|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39
Enthusiast
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39 |
HI I am considering buying Biab because I hope it will help me to play jazz better.
But why else would you use this product? Just wondering.
Is anyone using it to compose for live performance, Film, or Musical theater productions? If so, how is it useful for these types of productions?
I compose at home with Cubase. Can I use Biab and Cubase together? Is so, why would I ?
Thanks Jeff
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,517
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,517 |
Complete details of how I use BiaB to make backing tracks and how I use the backing tracks on stage can be accessed here: http://www.nortonmusic.com/backing_tracks.htmlI wrote this page so I don't have to re-type it every time the question is asked. Notes ♫
Bob "Notes" Norton  Norton Music
https://www.nortonmusic.com
100% MIDI Super-Styles recorded by live, pro, studio musicians for a live groove
& Fake Disks for MIDI and/or RealTracks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,096
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,096 |
Notes, That's quite an impressive workflow, How about a video of the entire process... 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976 |
Q. Is anyone using it to compose for live performance, Film, or Musical theater productions? If so, how is it useful for these types of productions? I compose at home with Cubase. ==================================================================== THe answer is yes to all of the above of those questions. The best answer to a musical question is to have some musical examples to listen to. The best place to look would be the User Showcase Forum ( http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=usershowcase ), which has about 400 songs composed by forum members (about 100 new songs per month!). These songs were arranged using Band-in-a-Box, and then finished in a DAW (RealBand, SOnar, CUbase, GarageBand etc.). So you'll be hearing Band-in-a-Box tracks + user added tracks (e.g. vocals). If you browse those, and listen to them, you'll get a feel of who is using the program, and for what. Note that the User Showcase is only for original songs, so you wouldn't be hearing popular Broadway tunes for example. >>> Can I use Biab and Cubase together? Is so, why would I ? Yes. You can drag and drop files from Band-in-a-Box to Cubase. You would do this as part of the normal workflow of creating a finished production. Start the song in BB, generate the tracks, move them to Cubsae, then record additional parts yourself (vocals etc) in Cubase, or edit the RealTracks. THere's a video showing the workflow of transferring songs to a DAW on the main Mac BB page http://www.pgmusic.com/bbmac.demos.htm (the video is called ) Band-in-a-Box DAW Plug-in mode.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39 |
Thanks for the input everybody. I really appreciate it. Below I have added some questions to Peter’s comments.
So my question here is, why would you not just use your DAW to do your songs? Is it because the groove is better with BIAB or what? I would probably input into Cubase because I have really good sounding virtual instruments. So, if my instruments are better sounding in Cubase then why would I buy BIAB?
I am still thinking that most people use BB as a tool to help them learn to play jazz better. Is that correct? That is what I am interested in the most. But as I mentioned before, I am a composer for film, musical theater, and modern dance. How or why would I use BB to help me create music for one of those productions rather than using a DAW? What is BB giving me that a DAW cannot?
And in general, I am just curious how users of BB are implementing it into their musical lives.
Thanks for the links Peter. When I get the chance I will have a look.
And thanks Notes for your input. I may find that useful if I use backing tracks for a show.
Jeff
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976 |
>>> So my question here is, why would you not just use your DAW to do your songs? Is it because the groove is better with BIAB or what?
Jeff,
Band-in-a-Box creates the tracks for you, You type in chords (Fm7 etc.) , pick a style, and press Play. You then have several tracks (bass, drums, guitar etc.)
Your typical DAW doesn't do that. It requires you to play the parts yourself. If you can play all the parts, and you want to do that, then you wouldn't need Band-in-a-Box. But usually there is at least one instrument that you *can't* play (e.g. pedal steel), that you can get by typing in chords to BB.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39 |
Ok , is there a Demo available?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,096
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,096 |
Quote:
Ok , is there a Demo available?
No, just many videos of the program in action.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976 |
>>> Ok , is there a Demo available?
It is impractical for us to make a demo, since a large part of BB is content (RealTracks files etc), for which it would be hard to make a demo for those.
Instead of a demo, you can buy the program with an unconditional 30 day MBG. If you don't like it, return it for a full refund.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 31
Enthusiast
|
|
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 31 |
Quote:
So my question here is, why would you not just use your DAW to do your songs? Is it because the groove is better with BIAB or what? I would probably input into Cubase because I have really good sounding virtual instruments. So, if my instruments are better sounding in Cubase then why would I buy BIAB?
I am still thinking that most people use BB as a tool to help them learn to play jazz better. Is that correct? That is what I am interested in the most. But as I mentioned before, I am a composer for film, musical theater, and modern dance. How or why would I use BB to help me create music for one of those productions rather than using a DAW? What is BB giving me that a DAW cannot?
Hi Jeff,
I don't think that you've quite got your head around what BiaB does. It's very different from Cubase in that it can actually CREATE the tracks for you. With DAWs you can either play all the instruments yourself as audio files or you can use a midi keyboard or similar. But you still have to compose, arrange and input it all yourself. That's fine if you're a competent drummer, pianists, guitar player, trumpeter, sax player, composer, arranger, etc. But few of us are masters of the whole lot. Most of us probably have one or two instruments that we're OK at and not much more than a general idea of the rest.
At the most basic level you can input just a modest chord progression, select the style you'd like it played in, and BiaB will do the rest - compose an entire compatible arrangement featuring drums, piano, guitar, or whatever has been chosen. Of course, you can then change, re-arrange, edit, whatever you like or choose to play most of the instruments yourself, or write in the melody as well as the chords, or ..... whatever. It's very flexible.
For your jazz you could make endless backing tracks in many styles, leave a gap for your input, or copy one of of the parts, or..... anything you like.
Chris
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39 |
Ok thanks Chris.
So if I just want to practice Jazz, is the cheapest version of BB going to be enough?
thanks Jeff
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,517
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,517 |
Quote:
Notes,
That's quite an impressive workflow, How about a video of the entire process...
Thanks.
No time nor the software for a video. Too busy writing new styles, sequencing new songs for my duo http://www.s-cats.com and running the day-to-day operations of Norton Music http://www.nortonmusic.com
I've been using BiaB since the Atari/DOS/Motorola Mac days, and I find it a very useful program. The output is better than a lot of bands I've heard, but not quite as good as the best bands (yet).
The output by it's nature is also a bit generic. And it has to be. I wrote a style specifically for the song "Don't Be Cruel" and what I found out was that if you put song specific licks into a style, the style is good only for that song. Generic styles are more versatile.
That's why I export the data from Band-in-a-Box as a MIDI file, import the MIDI file into a sequencer (Master Tracks Pro, Sonar, Cubase, etc.) and put the finishing touches on the song there. This turns the very good output of BiaB into something that rivals the most excellent bands.
You mentioned using BiaB as a tool to practice jazz. Having the BiaB band is an excellent way to practice. You can mute any of the instruments you want, you can change the key and tempo independently of each other, change the style, and even change the arrangement.
While the 'music minus one' disks (like the Jamey Aebersold products) may have better, more song-specific arrangements, with Band-in-a-Box you get the flexibility of not only what I mentioned in the above paragraph, but the ability to practice to almost any song, as long as you can find the chord progression. The "M.M.O." disks are limited to the availability of titles published and the keys and tempos of the songs.
Of course both have their pros and cons, but for me BiaB is the ultimate practice tool.
If you want auto-accompaniment software, I don't believe you can do better than Band-in-a-Box.
Insights and incites by Notes ♫
Bob "Notes" Norton Norton Music
https://www.nortonmusic.com
100% MIDI Super-Styles recorded by live, pro, studio musicians for a live groove
& Fake Disks for MIDI and/or RealTracks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,096
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,096 |
Quote:
HI I am considering buying Biab because I hope it will help me to play jazz better.
So Jeff, it appears you compose and arrange for which BIAB is a unique tool for you since it provides the music and sound you need for your compositons. However, when you say "...help me to play jazz better " , do you play an instrument?
I have just spent the last hour running scales and arpeggios on my guitar over a I, vi, ii, V progression I entered into BIAB. Played alone with a Bass, Drums and piano rhythm section in multiple keys at multiple tempos. this kind of woodshedding is one of BIAB's strengths for improving your Jazz play and feel.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,096
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,096 |
Quote:
Ok thanks Chris.
So if I just want to practice Jazz, is the cheapest version of BB going to be enough?
thanks Jeff
First you are going to need all the Jazz Real Tracks at $420 :
Jazz Real Tracks
Then you could likely get by with Mega Pak at $269 or the Pro pak at $129
Mega Pak
However, a better value will be the UltraPlus Pak at $469 since if will include the Jazz RT's and all other RTs.
UltraPLus Pak
Just do the Math and buy as much as you can. Hint - wait for the holiday sales...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39 |
Hi , yes I play the........French Horn. That's right, unusual but it's what I do best.
Ok I am hearing good responses. I think BB can be helpful to me learning jazz better.
But would the Cheapest version be ok for just practicing jazz? Or do I need some other version?
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39 |
Sorry I didn't see you response about which to buy. Thanks again to ALL!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39 |
Jazzmandan, why do I need the Jazz Real Tracks?
Is the basic version just very poor sounding with no realism?
jeff
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976 |
The basic version is called "Pro". It comes with 200 MIDI styles (out of 1700 total). There are lots of jazz MIDI styles in there, maybe 50 or so. In terms of realism, the "RealTracks" styles are much better sounding, because they are actual audio recordings of top musicians. For example, in the jazz category, the bass part is typically played by Neil Swainson (George Shearing's bass player), Drums by Terry Clarke, guitar by Oliver Gannon, piano by Miles Black. Or for Smooth Jazz, you have Elec. Piano by Jeff Lorber, sax soloing by Eric Marienthal (Chick Corea's sax player). In terms of jazz only, the Pro version has these 2 "bands" Jazz Swing 140 Medium-Slow Jazz Quartet 110 In terms of jazz only, the Mega version has the same bands as the Pro version, plus these additional ones: JazzBallad 85 Jazz Bebop 190 Jazz Waltz 140 SmoothCool Jazz 100 THe UltraPak has over 600 RealTracks, compared to 70 in the MegaPAK, and 20 in the Pro version. The UltraPAK has about 200 Jazz RealTracks (200 Country, 200 Pop/Rock). Compared to the Mega, the UltraPAK has many more jazz styles (Ballad 60, Bossa, Gypsy, more Smooth Jazz, Modern Jazz, more soloists etc.) You can hear the Jazz and other RealTracks demos here http://pgmusic.com/realtracks.audvid.win.htmSo, as an overall answer to your question: the Pro version would be a great starting point for someone learning jazz. You can use RealTracks for your swing tunes (since you have 110 and 140 RealTracks, they should work well for swing from a wide tempo range (about 70 to 190). As mentioned there is a 30 day MBG. As well, you can upgrade to a higher package within 30 days and not lose any money. For example, if you get the Pro version, and then wish you had got the Mega instead, you can update to it for the difference in price.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 39 |
Hi thanks Peter. It's sounding like something I can use. And the money back guarantee is good too. I am looking forward to it. Perhaps I will try the Pro Version and then update to Mega.
Thanks to all. Jeff
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Macintosh
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 80
Enthusiast
|
|
Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 80 |
I have been using BIAB approx. 25 years since the Atari 520/1040 ST days. The program has improved beyond leaps and bounds. Petter G. and the BIAB company are great. The only way to venture into this great artificial intellectual realm is to get the demo, by the program and go for it. Out of all the musical help programs on the market they are the best. Just do 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
Topics86,639
Posts807,843
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