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I'm using a VSTi plug-in to play some soundfont drum samples I bought a while back. The problem is that PT is playing the MIDI notes literally with no sustain, so it cuts off the end of the drum samples. Is there a way to get PT to play the whole sample without cutting it off?
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The problem is that the VSTi is responding to note-off commands, which is normal for most instrument samplers. What you need is a dedicated drum sample player which just triggers the sample and lets it play to the end. There are lots of good free ones available - try this for starters. www.vstplanet.comThe only other solution I can thinks of is to edit the midi notes to increase their duration. (Tedious) ROG.
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Any suggestions on a good one to use? Problem is the free ones have very little description of what they do, and little or no documentation comes with them.
Most of the searching around I've done suggests using expensive stand-alone software like addictive drums, bfd, or superior2. All I need is something that plays drum soundfonts well.
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SoftDrum Synth is one that I've used in the past and it seems pretty good. Check it out on this page- http://www.vstplanet.com/Instruments/VST_Drums.htmROG. EDIT - if you download it and need any help setting it up, just get back to me.
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Thank you for your reply. I did try out SoftDrum last night and was not able to get it working with their sample drums. The documentation is quite confusing. The Sonic Implants soundfont I'm using has 12 different drum sets, and it seems like it would be a real chore using an editor to break out every drum set separately (or as in their supplied samples also breaking out each drum from each drum set).
On a positive note I was able to get some success using the free Cakewalk SFZ VSTi soundfont player. It did play the drum samples without chopping off the ends. However the mix of the drums seemed "off" with the snare drum being way too far up in the mix. I might have to do some more searching around for some more general VSTi soundfont players that allows for mixing of each individual note. I haven't tried SFZ+ yet but that one seems to have more features.
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I realize that you've invested in soundfonts and so you obviously want to get them working, but I've always found it easier to work with wav samples. They usually come as individual samples, plus it's easier to make up your own sounds.
There are lots of good VSTi drums which play wav files, so if you're still having problems and decide to go down that route, get back to me and I'll provide some more info.
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Most Drum Kits require nurturing as many do not quite do what you want. VSTi Drum machines usually contain the ability to change parameters internally and may not obey the Midi volume or velocity data contained in the Drum Track. Drum Soundfont Banks, also differ and may provide what you are looking for without editing. To edit Sf Banks or others, use Edit > Split Midi Drums into individual instruments. Now you can check each track, firstly, to see that all the tracks have sounds allocated. Secondly, because all the individual tracks are using Channel 10, it is necessary to adjust the relative volumes by changing the Velocity levels using Edit > Change Velocities.
Once happy with the overall sounds, multiple tracks can be recorded to wav files separately or in combinations to benefit from Audio effect differences.
Also, in extended format, you can mix and match by allocating different SF Banks/Vsti to the individual instruments. I use BFD but my sound set doesn't include Latin instruments for which I use a specific Latin SF.
I hope this helps.
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thanks for the replies. My understanding of soundfonts is limited, but aren't soundfonts is just an envelope for a collection of wav files? It might be possible then to break out the wav files separately.
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aren't soundfonts is just an envelope for a collection of wav files?
Yes, and then again, no.
A soundfont starts out as a wav file, but by use of a soundfont editor it has things added, like looping. Because soundfonts weren't designed primarily for just drums, any sound which is required to play continuously needs a loop point added. In practice, lots of other processing can added to the wav file before it becomes a soundfont. Often the soundfonts are arranged in banks, such as the General Midi standard.
Drum samples don't need to be this complex. All that's needed is a sample player which triggers the drum sound from a "note-on" command. Often the sample is just the raw wav file. Most drum VSTi will allow you to assign a separate midi note number as the trigger for each drum. More advanced ones will give you control over the pitch of the sample and some have EQ and effects sends.
Lots of free drum samples are available and these can be loaded singly into most VSTI, allowing you to build a drum kit of your choosing. Each kit you create can then be saved as a preset.
Hope this helps you to understand the possibilities. As I said before, if you want to go down this route I'd be happy to help.
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I appreciate your time in replying to my posts. I'm not keen on building up a drum kit on my own from WAV files because it looks very time consuming and I'm not good with MIDI mapping. All that being said, after searching thoroughly I went and bought Ezdrummer and have been playing around with that on Powertracks. It's working pretty good but I'm having a few problems:
1. When I load the Ezdrummer configuration window from Powertracks I can't hear anything being played in the configuration window. (This also happens with other VSTi's I've used)
2. When I'm playing a MIDI drum track in Powertracks with Ezdrummer some of the drum notes don't always play, but other times they do. For instance it often completely ignores the toms and plays just the bass, cymbals, and snare.
3. Ezdrummer has a track browser where you are supposed to be able to drag a MIDI file right into the MIDI track of the DAW. When I do this it imports the MIDI notes ok in to the bar but then it also erases every MIDI note that came before that bar.
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Ezdrummer isn't something I've worked with, so hopefully someone else will pick this up from here. Still, let's see what can be done.
1) You probably need to be using ASIO drivers for this, not MME. Ask us again if you need more info on ASIO.
2) Sounds like there's a limit on the number of notes it will play at the same time (polyphony). There might be a setting for this somewhere.
3) No idea.
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Iam using EZ Drummer with realband. I think power tracks is similar enough to try and help you.
1.In midi setup there is a checkbox to re-route midi playback to default synth. This may need to be checked or unchecked depending on whether you are using a single synth or have assigned a specific synth to one or more tracks.
2.Ez Drummer is set up so that it will respond correctly to a GM file. Are you referring to the same midi file not always playing all the drum notes, or different midi files? If you are using files taken off the web you may find that the drum mapping does not match. Piano roll will allow you to re-assign the notes to the correct keys.
3.Dragging and dropping the grooves onto a realband track behaves the same way. Here is the work around:
Alternate between two tracks... Drag a groove to the first track, Drag the next groove to the second track and then copy paste to the first track. The grooves must be dragged to an empty track or it will erase the previous data. I believe this a problem specific to realband.
If you are having trouble with vst's,some more info on your setup will enable more people to give you some help.
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Hi bobby, I'll check out your solutions. Thanks a great deal. As for the MIDI tracks I'm using... they are the ones that came with Ez Drummer. Maybe I'll just have to play with it some more. It seemed like it was a glitch to me. The toms wouldn't play, and then if I made some change like opening and closing the VSTi configuration window suddenly they would start playing again.
As for the original soundfont discussion, I was able to use a program called sf2comp to extract all of the WAV files from the soundfont. It also generated a text file with all of the soundfont assignments. For example, here's one of the drumkits:
PresetName=KickQ2 & YamaMaple1
Bank=128
Program=0
Instrument=Snare-YamahaMaple
L_LowKey=0
L_HighKey=127
L_LowVelocity=0
L_HighVelocity=127
Instrument=Kick-YamahaEQ2
L_LowKey=0
L_HighKey=127
L_LowVelocity=0
L_HighVelocity=127
L_initialAttenuation=100
Instrument=Toms-YamahaThinhead
L_LowKey=0
L_HighKey=127
L_LowVelocity=0
L_HighVelocity=127
L_initialAttenuation=60
Instrument=Hats-Paiste
L_LowKey=0
L_HighKey=127
L_LowVelocity=0
L_HighVelocity=127
L_initialAttenuation=240
Instrument=Ride-ZildjianK
L_LowKey=0
L_HighKey=127
L_LowVelocity=0
L_HighVelocity=127
L_initialAttenuation=220
Instrument=Crash-15"ZildjMed
L_LowKey=0
L_HighKey=127
L_LowVelocity=0
L_HighVelocity=127
L_initialAttenuation=260
Instrument=Crash-17"ZildjCust
L_LowKey=0
L_HighKey=127
L_LowVelocity=0
L_HighVelocity=127
L_initialAttenuation=330
Instrument=Splash-12"Zildj
L_LowKey=0
L_HighKey=127
L_LowVelocity=0
L_HighVelocity=127
L_initialAttenuation=330
GlobalLayer
GL_startAddrsOffset=
GL_endAddrsOffset=
GL_startloopAddrsOffset=
GL_endloopAddrsOffset=
GL_startAddrsCoarseOffset=
GL_modLfoToPitch=
GL_vibLfoToPitch=
GL_modEnvToPitch=
GL_initialFilterFc=
GL_initialFilterQ=
GL_modLfoToFilterFc=
GL_modEnvToFilterFc=
GL_endAddrsCoarseOffset=
GL_modLfoToVolume=
GL_unused1=
GL_chorusEffectsSend=
GL_reverbEffectsSend=
GL_pan=
GL_unused2=
GL_unused3=
GL_unused4=
GL_delayModLFO=
GL_freqModLFO=
GL_delayVibLFO=
GL_freqVibLFO=
GL_delayModEnv=
GL_attackModEnv=
GL_holdModEnv=
GL_decayModEnv=
GL_sustainModEnv=
GL_releaseModEnv=
GL_keynumToModEnvHold=
GL_keynumToModEnvDecay=
GL_delayVolEnv=
GL_attackVolEnv=
GL_holdVolEnv=
GL_decayVolEnv=
GL_sustainVolEnv=
GL_releaseVolEnv=
GL_keynumToVolEnvHold=
GL_keynumToVolEnvDecay=
GL_reserved1=
GL_startloopAddrsCoarseOffset=
GL_keynum=
GL_velocity=
GL_initialAttenuation=
GL_reserved2=
GL_endloopAddrsCoarseOffset=
GL_coarseTune=
GL_fineTune=
GL_sampleModes=
GL_reserved3=
GL_scaleTuning=
GL_exclusiveClass=
GL_overridingRootKey=
GL_unused5=
So it lists all of the particular drums used in that particular drum kit. The text for one of the drums, say the Kick-YamahaEQ2 is this:
InstrumentName=Kick-YamahaEQ2
Sample=YamkickA2SEQ2ff2(L)
Z_LowKey=36
Z_HighKey=36
Z_LowVelocity=111
Z_HighVelocity=127
Z_pan=65036
Z_Modulator=(NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Linear), initialFilterFc, 0, (NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Switch), 0
Sample=YamkickA2SEQ2ff2(R)
Z_LowKey=36
Z_HighKey=36
Z_LowVelocity=111
Z_HighVelocity=127
Z_pan=500
Z_Modulator=(NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Linear), initialFilterFc, 0, (NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Switch), 0
Sample=YamkickA2SEQ2mf3(L)
Z_LowKey=36
Z_HighKey=36
Z_LowVelocity=79
Z_HighVelocity=110
Z_pan=65036
Z_initialAttenuation=60
Z_Modulator=(NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Linear), initialFilterFc, 0, (NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Switch), 0
Sample=YamkickA2SEQ2mf3(R)
Z_LowKey=36
Z_HighKey=36
Z_LowVelocity=79
Z_HighVelocity=110
Z_pan=500
Z_initialAttenuation=60
Z_Modulator=(NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Linear), initialFilterFc, 0, (NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Switch), 0
Sample=YamkickA2SEQ2mp2(L)
Z_LowKey=36
Z_HighKey=36
Z_LowVelocity=60
Z_HighVelocity=78
Z_pan=65036
Z_initialAttenuation=140
Z_Modulator=(NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Linear), initialFilterFc, 0, (NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Switch), 0
Sample=YamkickA2SEQ2mp2(R)
Z_LowKey=36
Z_HighKey=36
Z_LowVelocity=60
Z_HighVelocity=78
Z_pan=500
Z_initialAttenuation=140
Z_Modulator=(NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Linear), initialFilterFc, 0, (NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Switch), 0
Sample=YamkickA2SEQ2pp2(L)
Z_LowKey=36
Z_HighKey=36
Z_LowVelocity=0
Z_HighVelocity=59
Z_pan=65036
Z_initialAttenuation=240
Z_Modulator=(NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Linear), initialFilterFc, 0, (NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Switch), 0
Sample=YamkickA2SEQ2pp2(R)
Z_LowKey=36
Z_HighKey=36
Z_LowVelocity=0
Z_HighVelocity=59
Z_pan=500
Z_initialAttenuation=240
Z_Modulator=(NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Linear), initialFilterFc, 0, (NoteOnVelocity,ReverseDirection,Unipolar,Switch), 0
Sample=YamkickA2NSEQ2ff7(L)
Z_LowKey=35
Z_HighKey=35
Z_LowVelocity=111
Z_HighVelocity=127
Z_pan=65036
Z_initialAttenuation=15
Sample=YamkickA2NSEQ2ff7(R)
Z_LowKey=35
Z_HighKey=35
Z_LowVelocity=111
Z_HighVelocity=127
Z_pan=500
Z_initialAttenuation=15
Sample=YamkickA2NSEQ2mf2(L)
Z_LowKey=35
Z_HighKey=35
Z_LowVelocity=79
Z_HighVelocity=110
Z_pan=65036
Z_initialAttenuation=60
Sample=YamkickA2NSEQ2mf2(R)
Z_LowKey=35
Z_HighKey=35
Z_LowVelocity=79
Z_HighVelocity=110
Z_pan=500
Z_initialAttenuation=60
Sample=YamkickA2NSEQ2mp4(L)
Z_LowKey=35
Z_HighKey=35
Z_LowVelocity=60
Z_HighVelocity=78
Z_pan=65036
Z_initialAttenuation=140
Sample=YamkickA2NSEQ2mp4(R)
Z_LowKey=35
Z_HighKey=35
Z_LowVelocity=60
Z_HighVelocity=78
Z_pan=500
Z_initialAttenuation=140
Sample=YamkickA2NSEQ2pp3(L)
Z_LowKey=35
Z_HighKey=35
Z_LowVelocity=0
Z_HighVelocity=59
Z_pan=65036
Z_initialAttenuation=240
Sample=YamkickA2NSEQ2pp3(R)
Z_LowKey=35
Z_HighKey=35
Z_LowVelocity=0
Z_HighVelocity=59
Z_pan=500
Z_initialAttenuation=240
GlobalZone
GZ_releaseVolEnv=5245
GZ_scaleTuning=0
It's giving the wav file for different velocities, and I'm assuming the (L) and (R) are referring to the different wavs for stereo, and there's some other information that I don't understand right now. So now on to the question of a VSTi drum plugin for playing these wav files. Which one do you recommend? Does it look like there's enough information in the above text to be able to piece together a kit from the WAV files?
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On a positive note I was able to get some success using the free Cakewalk SFZ VSTi soundfont player. It did play the drum samples without chopping off the ends. However the mix of the drums seemed "off" with the snare drum being way too far up in the mix. I might have to do some more searching around for some more general VSTi soundfont players that allows for mixing of each individual note. I haven't tried SFZ+ yet but that one seems to have more features
Hi Bobby again: I think your making a lot of work for yourself. The beauty of the sf2 was that all the parameters(the page & a half you listed) were already mapped and ready to play. I used soundfonts on my last computer with a creative audigy card. On this computer I have the free cakewalk sfz player and only use soundfonts now for a sketch pad. The problem you are having with the snare level may actually be the way sonic implants mixed the kit. The snare waves may need a volume cut. I would stick with the free sfz player since it works for you. I have no problem with it in realband. I think what you need is a "SOUNDFONT EDITOR" The editor that came with the creative card was called "Vienna". This editor would only work with a creative card. There is (or was) a free soundfont editor called "Viena". Try a search and see if it is still available. I think this is the road you should take instead of looking for the magic vst.
As far as your Toms not playing with an EZ Drummer file untill a re-load of the vst..
Check the EZ Drummer Mixer..or more info needed.
Another thought about your snare volume, again Iam using realband,but try..Edit>Change Velocities, then use the filter to change only one note(your snare). Bobby...
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I found this article which way explain part of my problem with the soundfont mix being off. Some of the attenuation settings in my 2.1 soundfont differ from modern soundfont standards and are being translated incorrectly: http://home.exetel.com.au/reimerorgans/ART/Attenuation_Settings.htmSo as an example, if the attenuation setting in the soundfont 2.1 format is 120 corresponding to -12 dB, what is really played in the original format is -5dB, and what sfz is playing is somewhere around -60dB, and if the setting in the soundfont 2.1 format is 10 corresponding to -1 dB, what is really played in the original format is -0.5dB, and what sfz is playing is somewhere around -5dB so, there's a HUGE disparity there in the sfz interpetation... the softer sounds are being rendered almost inaudible. I'm curious about a couple of things now. It there a VST out there that adheres to the Soundfont 2.1 standard to which this soundfont was written? I'm attempting to readjust the levels using an editor.
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You should be able to adjust the volume in an editor. You are on the the right track.
One of the Vienna soundfont editors mentioned previously (by others) has this capability.
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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.
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 60 new features in this exciting release.
Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until December 31, 2025. Visit our Band-in-a-Box® packages page to explore all available upgrade options.
2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
Our Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK are loaded with amazing add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is included with most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49. Browse the full contents of each package and listen to demos here.
XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!
XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended Until August 31st!
The XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs special offers are now available until August 31st at 11:59pm PDT!
Ready to take your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 experience to the next level? Now’s the perfect time! Expand your style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs—packed with a wide variety of genres to inspire your next musical creation.
What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?
XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-9 includes 900 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). With over 3,500 styles (and 35 MIDI styles) included in Xtra Styles PAKs 1-20, the possibilities are endless!
Get the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.
Note: 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.
Get Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 19 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Listen to demos and order now! For Windows or for Mac.
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 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.
Don’t miss this chance to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box setup—at a great price!
Mac 2025 Special Upgrade Offers Extended Until August 15th!
It's not too late to upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® and save! We've extended our special until August 15, 2025!
We've added many major new features to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, including advanced AI tools like the amazing BB Stem Splitter and AI Lyrics Generator, as well as VST3 plugin support, and Equalize Temp. Plus, there’s a new one-stop MIDI Patches Picker with over 1,100 MIDI patches to choose from, all neatly categorized by GM numbers. The MultiPicker Library is enhanced with tabs for the SongPicker, MIDI Patch Picker, Chord Builder, AI Lyrics Generator, and Song Titles Browser, and the tabs are organized into logical groups. The Audiophile Edition is enhanced with FLAC files , which are 60% smaller than AIFF files while maintaining identical audio quality, and now ships on a fast 1TB SSD, and much more!
Check out all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® here:
Purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac during our special to save up to 50% off your upgrade purchase and receive a FREE BONUS PAK of amazing new Add-ons. These include the 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK, Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana, Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes, MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano, Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7, Playable RealTracks Set 4, RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark, and more!
Upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and add 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and 20 RealStyles, FLAC Files for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks, Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster, MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster, Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8, and RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe.
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs!
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