Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 30
E
elkayem Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
E
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 30
I really enjoy the ability to change substyles in a song, but... I'm a little confused about how to use these effectively. For example, the _BOS2SWG "Jazz Piano Trio, Bossa to Swing" allows the substyle to smoothly change from Bossa Nova (A & B) to Swing (C & D). Suppose I have a song with 8 choruses, and want the first 4 to be Bossa Nova and second 4 swing? How would I change from substyle B to D at the beginning of chorus 5?

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,616
R
Expert
Offline
Expert
R
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,616
You could Unfold the song and use the part markers. 8 choruses is pretty long and you may run into the bar limit of BIAB (I think 255)

or

Use (F5) Bar Settings to specify the style and chorus(es). The A/B style is called _BOS2SWG and the C/D Substyle is called _BOS2SW2.

R

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 30
E
elkayem Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
E
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 30
Thanks Rachel! Those are two great options. I didn't realize that the C/D substyle had a different name. I know how to use the bar settings to change styles, so that looks like the best option. However, it brings up a new question: How do I select _BOS2SW2?? I don't see it anywhere in the style picker, and I can't figure out a way to enter the name manually. I have the EverythingPak, so if it is out there, I should have it. Still learning my way around this software, so it is great that there is a good knowledge base out there.

Larry

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,616
R
Expert
Offline
Expert
R
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,616
Use the Open... rather than the .STY button. After you have done that, it should show in the Stylepicker as a Recent style. If you use it a lot, you can then make it a Favorite style.

R

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 30
E
elkayem Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
E
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 30
That works, thanks! That is an obscure feature!

In retrospect, the "unfold" option looks easier to implement... if I can keep the total length down to 255 measures.

Thank you for your help!!
Larry

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,616
R
Expert
Offline
Expert
R
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,616
Yes, if you can work with an Unfolded song it gives you more control.

R

Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

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.

PG Music News
Holiday Weekend Hours

Our Customer Service hours this weekend are as follows:

Friday, April 18: 8:00 - 4:00
Saturday, April 19: closed
Sunday, April 20: closed
Monday, April 21: Regular hours

Thank you!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!

Bonjour à tous,

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music

Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:

BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation

Voilà, enjoy!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Die deutsche Version Band-in-a-Box® 2025 für Windows ist ab sofort verfügbar!

Alle die bereits die englische Version von Band-in-a-Box und RealBand 2024 installiert haben, finden hier die Installationsdateien für das Sprachenupdate:

https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025.exe
https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025RB.exe

Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!

Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Stay up to date—get the latest update now!

Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!

Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Get the latest update today!

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!

First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!

www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm

Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®

Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.

Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.

Check out the forum post for more information.

Forum Statistics
Forums58
Topics83,895
Posts771,895
Members39,481
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
Newest Members
ireneschmid, winniemalone, Jersey Benson, /Brian evangeline, Steirerburli
39,480 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 159
DC Ron 107
rsdean 97
WaoBand 81
Today's Birthdays
mike5256
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5