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I've been using BIAB for about 15+ yrs on my professional jazz gigs. I only use real tracks now, no MIDI I love this program but here are a couple things I'd like to see:
Consistent mixes throughout styles. I have over 200 tunes that i gig with and I still have problems when going to different styles/tunes as the the levels change quite a bit(I only use piano, bass and drums)and it's hard to adjust on the fly even with the great mix.
I'd like to see a nice EQ plugin(prefer a parametric). BIAB sounds great but the rooms I play in could be helped with some EQ.
Thanks
Kevin
My jazz gig:
My Godin Nylon gtr through an Evans amp
Macbook Pro
TC Electronics interface
Roland BA-330
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I thought the Roland amp had an eq built in?
John Conley
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Just a high and low on the main output. Each channel has a tone knob.
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Which way did you want to eq it?
My Roland amp has high mid and low tone controls on each channel.
I use it now as a second bass box in large rooms to my Bose L1 Model 2, I just crank off the highs to the tweeter is 'gone'. Unless the place is really padded and long and then I leave the highs.
John Conley
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That would depend on the venue. I would like hsving more control in the midrange.
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I have pretty much always used a mixer between the system and the pa.
Small mixers (check out Behringer web site)
have a mid setting at about 2.5 (Mid range knob)
You can roll off some of the highs and lows and boost the mid.
Bit of a challenge for me, I have to have other ears, I hear absolutely zero above 2.7 and up.
But, the xenix series of mixers (and others from say Mackie), all have eq.
If you are talking about only the band in a box output and wanting to boost the mid range your computers should offer you some eq for that signal.
I don't know where you live, but here I could take my laptop into a 'music' store and try some mixers. I strongly feel that usb based mixers are the way to go, but to each his own. I do know that for the eurorack non usb type mixers you can find one for less than $70 and maybe even in the 40 buck range on ebay.
It's worth it to offer a sound guy a few beverages and have him sit in on your gig. The guys here each do 20 or 30 big shows with 48 ch. mixers and mess with eq all the time. You have to be cautious to express your wishes before hand. You probably are not trying to be a heavy metal cover band, and thus want sound levels through the venue that make sense.
The owner/manager has some say in that too.
I'm almost useless that way due to the hearing loss, as nothing can be done, I have not heard someone use the letter s for over a year now. Due to eq and compression I only understand sports on tv, due to the fact only men usually talk. Don't try and explain that to anyone of the female persuasion. Too bad I can't hear the birds either LOL.
Keep plugging, one day the answers become easier.
There is good info in eq'ing on the Musician's Friend website.
John Conley
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>> I'd like to see a nice EQ plugin(prefer a parametric). BIAB sounds great but the rooms I play in could be helped with some EQ.
Thanks Kevin,
That is a good suggestion, and we'll try to get something like that in 2012 Mac.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
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Plus full notation lead sheets??? Pretty please? 
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Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
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Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new user interface in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®! This modern GUI redesign offers a sleek new look with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, and a smoother workflow. The brand-new side toolbar puts track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other essential tools right at your fingertips. Plus, our upgraded Multi-View lets you layer multiple windows without overlap, giving you a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface, and more!
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Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 10 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 10 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 21 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 21 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 21.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 21 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 requires the 2025 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.
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