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Hi Guys,before anyone says it, wrong forum i know, but this will get the quickest response, I dont see any "new features" for real band, is this coming later, as i find this easier to work in rather than band in a box.thanks Ade
Last edited by PeterGannon; 12/01/12 02:46 PM.
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Patience has its rewards, I'm sure they'll get the publishing/announcements caught up in a short. Meanwhile, here's a cut 'n paste teaser on RB's New Features: Quote:
New Features Summary
Now you can control RealBand from your iPhone and save songs as Band-in-a-Box files with the RB Remote app. The new Print-to-PDF button prints your notation in the popular PDF format, ready to upload or email. There’s added support for audio formats like .MP3, .MP4, M4A, and .WMA files. Recording is made easier with an Input VU meter on the main toolbar and pre-roll for punch-ins. You can generate multiple RealCharts for multiple MultiRiffs, even if they use the same instrument, add multiple songs at a time to the Jukebox play list, batch convert groups of files in a folder, and much more. Plus, RealBand fully supports the 101 new RealTracks, and 50 new MIDI SuperTracks released with Band-in-a-Box 2013!
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Yes, there is RealBand 2013, and there are new features. More details will appear soon on the pgmusic.com home page.
But in the meantime, here is a list of features... apologies as it isn't formatted, just a paste from the manual...
New Features in RealBand 2013
Welcome to RealBand 2013
RealBand is a fully-featured and powerful music arranging, sequencing, and digital recording program that is included free with Band-in-a-Box.
It can be used as a stand-alone music workstation, or together with Band-in-a-Box as an all-in-one sequencing program with automatic accompaniment.
RealBand 2013 for Windows is here with lots of cool new features!
Now you can control RealBand from your iPhone and save songs as Band-in-a-Box files with the RB Remote app. The new Print-to-PDF button prints your notation in the popular PDF format, ready to upload or email. There’s added support for audio formats like .MP3, .MP4, M4A, and .WMA files, including Jukebox play. Recording is made easier with an Input VU meter on the main toolbar and pre-roll for punch-ins. You can generate multiple RealCharts for multiple MultiRiffs, even if they use the same instrument, add multiple songs at a time to the Jukebox play list, batch convert groups of files in a folder with enhanced batch rendering, and much more. Plus, RealBand fully supports the 101 new RealTracks, and 50 new MIDI SuperTracks released with Band-in-a-Box 2013!
New Features in RealBand 2013
Here are the new features added in RealBand 2013.
RB Remote Support - The RealBand remote for iphone, ipad, and ipod touch, can be purchased for 99 cents from the app store, and allows you to control many aspects of RealBand remotely. There are transport features, which include play, stop, rewind, forward. There is a mixer that displays volume, pan and VU information for every track. Conductor features allow you to jump through your RealBand song seamlessly. And, there is a chord window that also allows you to jump to different points in the song, and view the chord progression as the song plays back. You can save songs to Band-in-a-Box MGU/SGU files.
There is now an Input VU meter always open on the main toolbar, great for keeping an eye on input levels without the need to open a separate VU Meter window.
The Punch In dialog now has a pre-roll feature that automatically starts playback by a specified number of bars and beats before the start of the punch-in point.
In the Notation, the Print Options dialog now has a [Print-to-PDF] button that lets you print the notation directly to a .PDF file.
In the Jukebox you can add multiple songs at a time to the play list when you click on the [Add to Play List] button. This is especially useful for loading a set of songs all at once, or loading all of the songs in a folder into the Jukebox.
In the File menu, the Save As command now supports saving to MP3, .MP4, .M4A, and .WMA files. MIDI tracks are automatically rendered to audio and saved in the file. Note that your system must have the codec installed for the type of file you want to save (e.g. MP3).
File | Open now allows opening of .MP4 and .M4A files. This means that RealBand supports virtually all common MIDI and audio formats in addition to its own .SEQ files and Band-in-a-Box ?G? files.
Batch File Conversion
The File menu command Batch Convert will convert a group of files in a folder over to another file type (.SEQ, .MID, .MP3, .MP4, .M4A, .WAV, .MGU, .SGU). So let’s say you want to convert your RealBand songs to MP4 files.
It’s as easy as entering the location and file type (or all files) for the files that you want to convert and then choosing the output file type and location. There is also the option to add a suffix to the file names to identify the rendered files.
◄ Left and right ►cursor arrow keys will move the current time forward or backward by 1 beat in the Tracks window and Audio Edit window
► You now have the added ability to select a region of the song during playback in the Tracks window and some other windows like the Audio Edit window and Chords window.
RealBand can automatically generate RealCharts after you have chosen multiple riffs, if the "Also Generate RealCharts" checkbox was enabled in the track’s right-click menu.
RealBand also supports Multiple RealCharts for the same RealTrack soloist number. If you happen to have multiple tracks with the same RealTrack soloist number, you will see separate tracks for each RealChart.
PLUS
- Resizable Lead Sheet - the Lead Sheet window will now adjust the height and width of staves automatically when resized.
- Improved section letter and section text entry.
- Solo/mute duplicated on the Audio Edit window toolbar.
- ESC key cancels RealTracks and RealDrums - pressing ESC to quit RealTrack generation will now prevent RealDrum generation from happening afterward as well.
- Mouse wheel support for horizontal scrolling the row of masters or auxes in the Mixer Window in addition to the row of tracks.
NOTE: This will occur if the scroll wheel is moved and there are less than the full amount of tracks, masters, or auxes visible, and if the mouse cursor is over a particular section, and if the Mixer is the currently active window.
- Jukebox plays most popular audio files. As well as RealBand and Band-in-a-Box files, the Jukebox can now play your audio files in the most popular formats like WAV, WMA, MP3, MP4, M4A, etc.
- and much more!
101 New RealTracks!
With Band-in-a-Box 2013, we’ve added a huge number of new RealTracks (101), with great new Jazz, Pop, and Country Styles. And of course you can use all of your Band-in-a-Box RealTracks to create parts or whole tracks in RealBand!
The new RealTracks include:
- Jazz RealTracks: Classic Jazz Piano (Boogie, Piano-4-to-Bar), Easy Listening Guitar Swing (Oliver Gannon), Smooth Jazz Acoustic Piano, Dixieland - Medium Soloists (Clarinet,Trombone,Trumpet,Ac.Guitar), Guajira & Guaracha (Bass, Percussion, Piano, Tres) and more.
- Country RealTracks: Pedal Steel Soloing (CMA winner Paul Franklin), 5 new guitar accompaniment RealTracks recorded by Nashville guitar legend Brent Mason, Country Sax Soloing with Mark Douthit, 12 John Jarvis Piano tracks, Fiddle, Mandolin soloing. Resonator guitar soloing with Nashville great Rob Ickes (13 time winner International Bluegrass Player of the Year).
- Pop/Rock RealTracks: Texas Blues slow 12/8 soloing and rhythm with guitar masters Sol Philcox and Brent Mason, Rock Piano (CMA winner John Jarvis), Medium Folk, Euro Dance, Celtic (Aire, Waltz, Irish Bouzouki), Pop Mandolin, and Texas Blues-Rock: Smokin' Blues Sax with Nashville Session master Mark Douthit.
50 New MIDI SuperTracks!
With Band-in-a-Box 2013, we’ve added 50 Great MIDI SuperTracks, including Piano (Classic, Traditional Jazz, Modern Jazz, Celtic, New Age), Strings (Pop, Jazz) and more. MIDI SuperTracks are fully supported in RealBand.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
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Patience what do you mean patience, cmon tell me, why dont you answer me, cmon...hahahaha...greetings from UK guys...Yes i do lack a little patience Mac, one of my downfalls,thanks for the snippits Mac,thanks for this Peter.....thought the offer might be a little more tempting for us early 2012.5 adopters.. thanks Ade
Last edited by pikeyh; 12/01/12 02:53 PM.
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New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2025!
We’ve expanded the Band-in-a-Box® RealTracks library with 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 449-467) across Jazz, Blues, Funk, World, Pop, Rock, Country, Americana, and Praise & Worship—featuring your most requested styles!
Jazz, Blues & World (Sets 449–455):
These RealTracks includes “Soul Jazz” with Neil Swainson (bass), Mike Clark (drums), Charles Treadway (organ), Miles Black (piano), and Brent Mason (guitar). Enjoy “Requested ’60s” jazz, classic acoustic blues with Colin Linden, and more of our popular 2-handed piano soloing. Plus, a RealTracks first—Tango with bandoneon, recorded in Argentina!
Rock & Pop (Sets 456–461):
This collection includes Disco, slap bass ‘70s/‘80s pop, modern and ‘80s metal with Andy Wood, and a unique “Songwriter Potpourri” featuring Chinese folk instruments, piano, banjo, and more. You’ll also find a muted electric guitar style (a RealTracks first!) and “Producer Layered Guitar” styles for slick "produced" sound.
Country, Americana & Praise (Sets 462–467):
We’ve added new RealTracks across bro country, Americana, praise & worship, vintage country, and songwriter piano. Highlights include Brent Mason (electric guitar), Eddie Bayers (drums), Doug Jernigan (pedal steel), John Jarvis (piano), Glen Duncan (banjo, mandolin & fiddle), Mike Harrison (electric bass) and more—offering everything from modern sounds to heartfelt Americana styles
Check out all the 202 New RealTracks (in sets 456-467)
And, if you are looking for more, the 2025 49-PAK (for $49) includes an additional 20 RealTracks with exciting new sounds and genre-spanning styles. Enjoy RealTracks firsts like Chinese instruments (guzheng & dizi), the bandoneon in an authentic Argentine tango trio, and the classic “tic-tac” baritone guitar for vintage country.
You’ll also get slick ’80s metal guitar from Andy Wood, modern metal with guitarist Nico Santora, bass player Nick Schendzielos, and drummer Aaron Stechauner, more praise & worship, indie-folk, modern/bro country with Brent Mason, and “Songwriter Americana” with Johnny Hiland.
Plus, enjoy user-requested styles like Soul Jazz RealDrums, fast Celtic Strathspey guitar, and Chill Hop piano & drums!
The 2025 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2025 49-PAK!
Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac!
With your version 2025 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Or upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 33 new RealTracks and 65+ new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 29 new RealTracks and 45+ new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 20 new RealStyles.
- 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
- SynthMaster Sounds and Styles (with audio demos)
- 128 GM MIDI Patch Audio Demos.
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyles,
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster,
- Instrumental Studies Set 23: More '80s Hard Rock Soloing,
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster
- Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8
- RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®!
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Mac!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 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 and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 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.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Mac!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 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 9 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.
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 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.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Windows!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 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 9 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.
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins
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