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Hello,

We have over 40 videos offering tips and tricks for using Band-in-a-Box! Check them out below, or view to our YouTube Channel here.

Activating your Band-in-a-Box 2014 for Windows http://youtu.be/1aOJmdUB-j0
Making a Song in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/PRSX_w3wNJs
Entering Notation in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/Twyl0qNMhBo
Entering Lyrics in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/joU7xrWDXbQ
Band-in-a-Box: What to do if you experiencing MIDI latency http://youtu.be/bVswWLuXEnE
Repeats & Fake Sheet Mode in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/mYpI7G_bmWw
How to Search for and Replace Chords in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/XR1YTaKU8QA
Jazzing Down for RealTracks http://youtu.be/cyQ7oOzWQ8Q
Adding RealTracks to your Band-in-a-Box Song http://youtu.be/dT-n8v5vZxc
Rendering your Band-in-a-Box Song http://youtu.be/smiCoMxPJNg
The Drag & Drop Feature in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/Fz7AwqYRse0
Freezing Tracks in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/Oz5pDtBzaQo
Woodshedding with Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/WFDORaC04Mc
Band-in-a-Box: Hi-Q Patches http://youtu.be/ApdQ2nkwObY
Band-in-a-Box: Selecting a specific MIDI track http://youtu.be/VGLoQ5oJFwE
Band-in-a-Box: Exporting MIDI http://youtu.be/qlnbXKmJXLU
Band-in-a-Box: Specific Chord Options http://youtu.be/rjyz72Ndx6w
Making Your Own RealStyle in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/a813VaOUNZM
Band-in-a-Box: Part Markers How-to http://youtu.be/C6ViJ2691vU
Select the Best RealTracks for your Band-in-a-Box song. http://youtu.be/I3wJYf9qE04
MIDI Chord Detection in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/Dr1XJqM7wuw
Band-in-a-Box: The Chord Builder http://youtu.be/uRWIz6dSh88
Band-in-a-Box: Chord Shortcuts http://youtu.be/dIwQLuveO3c .
Band-in-a-Box: Double & Half Time RealTracks http://youtu.be/qGaxiaHndNg
Recording MIDI in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/THKC6FvvrTw
Band-in-a-Box: Using the Staff Roll Mode http://youtu.be/uNyUl7yPHMw
Band-in-a-Box: Chord Display Types http://youtu.be/AUTl5lzc684
Using SampleTank with Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/mseFbwE7IaE
Band-in-a-Box: Direct Input & Amplitube http://youtu.be/Phr_m4LQZ5k
Band-in-a-Box: Experiencing Noise with ASIO http://youtu.be/iqo5YelzTys
Band-in-a-Box: Piano Roll http://youtu.be/V97VYOeotmk
Band-in-a-Box: Bar Settings Explained http://youtu.be/1D2SzaXZsgQ
Sharing your Band-in-a-Box Song with SoundCloud http://youtu.be/uE74t81V9aA
A look at the StylePicker Filter in Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/gsowZvrPIqY
Band-in-a-Box: The Mixer Window http://youtu.be/4rTaq9CceDQ
Using VST Plugins with Band-in-a-Box http://youtu.be/_8SXepIFcTI
Band-in-a-Box: Count-in and Metronome http://youtu.be/-KvPt0KPGEw
Band-in-a-Box: Using MIDI SuperTracks http://youtu.be/UOY0cHZTZ2Q
Band-in-a-Box: DAW Plugin Mode http://youtu.be/O8aAOQmhOw8
Band-in-a-Box: Reduce & Expand the Chord Sheet http://youtu.be/MWME6_CbaQk
Band-in-a-Box: Fold & Unfold the Chord Chart http://youtu.be/fEPnAG2iJb4
Band-in-a-Box: The Style Wizard http://youtu.be/3TkfXtYYsgU
Band-in-a-Box: The MIDI Keyboard Wizard: http://youtu.be/21QUkSYcl3k


Enjoy!


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Wow!

That's the answer to most of my newbie questions!

Thank you very much, Peter.

BTW, what style is used for the music playing in the background on the "Repeats & Fake Sheet Mode in Band-in-a-Box" video? It's just the perfect style for a song I'm working on right now.

Pretty please...?

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Thanks a bunch.--------Leon

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Hi Pepe,

The style is _JSWINGP, here's the memo information about it.

_JSWINGP.STY. Jazz Swing with Piano (140 RS)
All RealTracks. Trio.
RD: JAZZTERRYCLARKE^03-a:Cross Stick Tom 1 , b:Ride Loud :Terry Clarke
RT443: Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Sw 140 , Neil Swainson
RT449: Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Sw 140 , Miles Black

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Peter

I'm sure folks will find these helpful (I did) but whatever happened to the video "About Time?"

(I have it but others may get some benefit from it)
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Wow, that`s awesome. I will definately have a look at those vids.


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There have been many videos on different items over the years. I really appreciate them, too! Is there a single location where they are all in one place?

Thanks. I have subscribed to the youtube channel.


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pgmusic you tube Chanel for offical videos

i maintain this playlist for others i find useful

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfpd1dp6SywiAJI88A5SXT-gEJAzLZk1g&feature=mh_lolz


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Thanks for that youtube page, Mike. I bookmarked it and will be spending time there for sure.

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Peter, do you know of any videos for dragging and dropping the vocals within BIAB?

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i went to pgmusic's youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/pgmusicinc/featured

in the search box typed drag and pressed enter and got this
https://www.youtube.com/user/pgmusicinc/search?query=drag


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