|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5 |
Mr. UPS stopped at my house today with a new hard drive with some cool new software on it. My initial reaction was. "How cool is that" The small hard drive was a lot cooler looking than I had anticipated. This is just an awesome package that literally fits in the palm of your hand. Wow!!!
I hurried through supper and fired up my PC so I could get the software running. I had BIAB installed and running within 10 minutes. I decided to tackle my first project. There was a song that I wanted to add to this week's worship set. With no band available this week, I had resorted to looking for Background Tracks. The only one I found was $25.00 - and I didn't want to spend that much. I did have the chords from the last time the our band had played it, so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to test out how BIAB worked.
I am blown away, within 10 minutes I had set up the song and had the chords for the chorus entered. Easy? You betcha! Then I pressed play - I couldn't believe it! I had thought that the demos that they had on this site were things that you could possibly attain - if you put in many hours of work and were an expert at the software. I couldn't believe the quality of the backing track that I had just created with BIAB in just 10 minutes. I quickly entered the rest of the song. I added a guitar soloist, split the song into sections and switched sub-styles in the verse and chorus. I figured out how to switch the soloist on and off so I could have the guitar throw in a tasty lick here and there. Pressed play again and was just floored. With BIAB - I was able to go from chords to "finished" product in less than two hours - with absolutely no prior knowledge of the program. If you would have told me this was possible last night - I would have laughed in your face. Tomorrow, I'm going to move it to RealBand and add the vocals. As it is a cover, I am not sure if I can legally post it, but if anyone is interested, I might post it anyway.
To anyone who might be reading this and sitting on the fence, let me tell you that this is an incredible piece of software. I understand that there is much much more to BIAB - but what it allows you to do right out of the box without training is nothing short of incredible.
Thank you PG Music for creating this software. I am positive that it will make it possible for me to do much more that I had ever thought was possible before.
PS - I know this whole post sounds over the top. But really, my feelings are even stronger than my words can convey. This software rocks!!! (and swings and bops and.....)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,683
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,683 |
Your post isn't over the top; it's a typical reaction, particularly well expressed.
Congratulations!
BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021 |
Glad it's working out for you the way you had hoped!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 92
Enthusiast
|
|
Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 92 |
Don't be surprised if people start asking you where you get your backing tracks from. Have fun and visit this forum often. I learn something new every time I log in!
Dell Studio 16 Laptop i7 with 256 gig SSD
BIAB, Reaper, Encore, Sibelius
Roland SD-50
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 86
Enthusiast
|
|
Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 86 |
Chris:
This software is definitely worth the money for a worship leader. As an example last week my Pastor wanted me to do a medley of You Are So Beutiful and My Jesus I Love Thee. Try finding a track that one. I was able to do it in BIAB and burn it to disk. I got many compliments afterward about how pretty that song was.
Terry
TerryB
Windows 10, Dell 8700 XPS i7, 12MB Ram.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,055
Productor Musical
|
|
Productor Musical
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,055 |
I will translate this and post in Spanish forum.  Congratulations! enjoy it.
Gabriel Arellano,
Nucleox Music
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,163
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,163 |
Welcome to the Familia  Trax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,726
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,726 |
Sounds like me just a few years ago.
The fun has just begun!
Later,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5
Newbie
|
|
OP
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5 |
Thanks for reading and commenting on my post. I had choir practice today and brought in the backing tracks for this Sunday's service. It was a mixture of professionally recorded backing tracks that we had used before and this track that I had created last night. I usually drop all of the trax into Audacity so that they can be mixed together to create a decent flow. After playing the mix, I dared anyone to determine which of the songs was created by a computer - no one could come up with the right one.
The only "down" side that I have is that the children's leader has a "few idea's" that she wants to me to create for her... I welcome the challenge.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 317
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 317 |
I am glad you first encounter with BIAB was over the top. I have been impressed with the software for many years. Just remember if or when you hit a tough spot in your journey with the software, this forum is the most patient, understanding, and sharing of information that you could ever hope to participate in.Enjoy, DennisD
There are only 3 kinds of musicians: those that can count, and those that can't!
PC AMD A4-5300 APU 3.4 GHz, 8gb RAM, 1T HDD, Windows 10,
Reaper 4.77, BIAB2018, PTPA12, RB2018, Roland VS-880 DAW
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 303
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 303 |
I agree. BB isn't perfect but what it does, is impressive. Personally writing backing tracks in a flash is nothing new to me, as a long time user of Yamaha arranger keyboards.
But the Realtracks blow me away. I never use the title maker, the automatic song-maker, etc etc....I like to write my own music and use BB to just write down the song after I have devised chords, melody, and song structure. In other words, there's a zillion of features in BB that I never use. The chord 'recognizer' (don't know how it's called) from audio files, doesn't work too well, or at least, it works only with very simple chord progressions, which my ear recognizes rather accurately anyways.
I have used BB for years but stopped a couple of years ago because the program would continually crash, especially when I would load Realtracks. I did try everything, even installing different soundcards. Nothing worked and I grew very, very frustrated and gave up and went back to my Tyros 2 keyboard (which is a great instrument too).
Then I changed soundcard again (an old Terrated PCI) tried BB again with that, and now it works very well.
No more crashes and problem, the Realtracks load up very well, so now I am very happy. Nothing else sounds like these Realtracks and Realdrums.
I don't know if now it works well because the bugs were fixed or because BB just works well with that Terratec soundcard, but needless to say, I am not going to change the soundcard again, not in years...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,683
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,683 |
Yes, I still use a ten-year-old Terratec card in a test PC, and it works great! That card was a gem, and ahead of its time (remember, almost everyone had a SoundBlaster at the time).
BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 303
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 303 |
yeah the Terratec is pretty good, and also only costs peanuts on ebay. The only thing I don't like about it is that I cannot use the ASIO drivers and the windows drivers at the same time.... i.e. I cannot use BIAB and fire up Windows media player, as there's no sound from the latter when I use ASIO. But at least I am not tearing my hair out anymore....better a few limitations than a lot more stress 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,683
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,683 |
Quote:
Terratec The only thing I don't like about it is that I cannot use the ASIO drivers and the windows drivers at the same time
That is a limitation of ASIO, not the soundcard.
BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 12
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 12 |
Quote:
Quote:
Terratec The only thing I don't like about it is that I cannot use the ASIO drivers and the windows drivers at the same time
That is a limitation of ASIO, not the soundcard.
Well. My EMU uses ASIO for REAPER and at the same time it offers windows drivers for MP3 or Video playback. All signals will end up in the same DSP software mixer where I could even place additional FX and route it to different monitors/headphones. Thats nice.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 303
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 303 |
Quote:
Quote:
Terratec The only thing I don't like about it is that I cannot use the ASIO drivers and the windows drivers at the same time
That is a limitation of ASIO, not the soundcard.
ok but I have always been able to hear Windows media player and use Band in a box with ASIO at the same time with all my other soundcards: edirol 3fx something and M-audio audiophile.
Maybe it's because these soundcards were using two different drivers at the same time, but I still didn't figure out how to do it with the Terratec.
Do you find the same happening to you? i.e. no Windows media player if you use BIAB
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502 |
Like I said, it depends upon each soundcard, or more specifically, the drivers for it.
I've had both results, depending upon the sound device in use.
One thing that may resolve the issue, in Control Panel, Sounds, try selecting the Terratec there so that Windows knows to direct its sounds to the card. This is different from selecting the soundcard in a host program such as BB. Might work.
Some cards cannot do Sample Rate Conversrion on the fly, as well. Windows sounds are at 48KHz and a program such as BiaB is locked to 16/44.1. This is a problem with certain sond cards I've had. Others don't seem to mind at all.
--Mac
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 303
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 303 |
Quote:
Like I said, it depends upon each soundcard, or more specifically, the drivers for it.
..............
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 11 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2026 and Higher!
XPro Styles PAK 11 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box® version 2026 (and higher) is here with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 31 RealTracks/RealDrums!
Guess who’s back again? That’s right! It’s our XPro Styles PAK’s triumphant return with the 11th edition in this series! 100 new styles are coming your way spread across the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres. And this edition's wildcard genre explores the immense and far-reaching catalogue of electronic music! The included 31 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Special offers available until August 31st, 2026!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1-11 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 11 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2026 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 22 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2026 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 22 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2026 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
It’s time to celebrate! Xtra Styles PAK 22 for Band-in-a-Box® is here, and we've got 200 brand-new styles coming your way!
No Xtra Styles PAK is complete without the classic rock & pop, jazz, and country volumes you know and love, and we’ve got plenty to share, with 150 styles spread across too many genres to list! Of course, it also wouldn’t be complete with our special wildcard volume to add a little spice and pizzazz to the mix. This year, because we loved it so much the first time, we’ve decided to make the second iteration of our SynthMaster volume, full of new sounds, interesting genres, and 50 engaging styles, all making use of the diverse SynthMaster plugin! Here you can find genres such as airy yacht rock, sultry electrotango, and even some synth soca funk. Don’t wait, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 22 today!
In this PAK you can find: dulcet folk ballads, funky gospel country, Brazilian jazz fusion, upbeat 1980s pop, classic Americana, a plethora of breezy bossa novas, indie singer-songwriter, scintillating synthwave, exuberant electronica, and many, many more!
Special offers available until August 31st, 2026!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1-22 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 22 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 22.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 22 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 22 requires the 2026 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 11 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2026 and Higher!
XPro Styles PAK 11 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box® version 2026 (and higher) is here with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 31 RealTracks/RealDrums!
Guess who’s back again? That’s right! It’s our XPro Styles PAK’s triumphant return with the 11th edition in this series! 100 new styles are coming your way spread across the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres. And this edition's wildcard genre explores the immense and far-reaching catalogue of electronic music! The included 31 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Special offers available until August 31st, 2026!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1-11 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 11 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2026 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 22 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2026 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 22 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2026 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
It’s time to celebrate! Xtra Styles PAK 22 for Band-in-a-Box® is here, and we've got 200 brand-new styles coming your way!
No Xtra Styles PAK is complete without the classic rock & pop, jazz, and country volumes you know and love, and we’ve got plenty to share, with 150 styles spread across too many genres to list! Of course, it also wouldn’t be complete with our special wildcard volume to add a little spice and pizzazz to the mix. This year, because we loved it so much the first time, we’ve decided to make the second iteration of our SynthMaster volume, full of new sounds, interesting genres, and 50 engaging styles, all making use of the diverse SynthMaster plugin! Here you can find genres such as airy yacht rock, sultry electrotango, and even some synth soca funk. Don’t wait, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 22 today!
In this PAK you can find: dulcet folk ballads, funky gospel country, Brazilian jazz fusion, upbeat 1980s pop, classic Americana, a plethora of breezy bossa novas, indie singer-songwriter, scintillating synthwave, exuberant electronica, and many, many more!
Special offers available until August 31st, 2026!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1-22 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 22 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 22.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 22 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 22 requires the 2026 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Peter Gannon Talks Band-in-a-Box with zplane
zplane recently interviewed Peter Gannon, the founder and creator of Band-in-a-Box, about the software's early days, what sets it apart from AI, how zplane's audio algorithms are used in Band-in-a-Box, and more!
Special thanks to the team at zplane for their continued support.
Check out the full interview here: https://products.zplane.de/blog/peter-gannon-interview-pg-music
Last Chance! The Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® Special Ends Today (May 31, 2026) at 11:59pm PDT!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PDT today!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the amazing new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. View the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to transcribe an entire track or transcribe specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Mac® to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Special Offers Extended Until May 31st!
Good news- we've extended our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® special offers until May 31, 2026!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 is packed with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can transcribe an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PDT on May 31st, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Check out the Band-in-a-Box® for Mac packages page to find the best package for you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,637
Posts807,805
Members40,179
| |
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean