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There is a Band-in-a-Box 2015 build 414 update available (Dec 19)Download the build 414 Update. (320 MB) This patch will update Band-in-a-Box 2015 to Build 414 from any previous 2015 build. Audiophile users can download this larger Audiophile update instead, which has some .wav specific updates. You don't need to download this if you already downloaded the previous BB2015 (413) audiophile patch. If you have build 412 or earlier, you may wish to download the full 2015 update patch (includes some additional RealTracks updates that were in the previous patches). The patch installs many RealTracks updates; make sure to select the correct RealTracks and Drums folders so those files can be updated. Summary of Changes for Version 2015 Build 414 (Dec 19, 2014)- Improved: Save as video dialog. Codec selection now available. We recommend CVSM MS-CRAM (Windows Video codec), or "Auto" but you can choose different ones.
- Fixed: Save As video now follows settings for no-lead in, and works correctly in fakesheet mode. Always renders Video as stereo now.
- Fixed: Auto updates dialog, handles European date formats correctly.
- Fixed: StylePicker 'other styles found' incorrectly listed some new styles.
- Fixed: 85BPM RealTracks strings, including (1TrackStringSection styles), were sometimes not playing.
- Updated: RT207, 217, 220, 225, 227 - More style demos added.
- Fixed: RT210 - Removed unneeded HiQ assignment from demos.
- Fixed: RTBonus Rockabilly - Custom FX RealStyles may not have loaded Amplitube presets correctly.
Summary of Changes for Version 2015 Build 413 (Dec 17, 2014)- Improved: Enhancements to Save as Video (for upload to YouTube etc.) function. Updates include better sizing of video, video artifacts issue on non-Aero themes fixed.
We have made a video tutorial about the Save as Video feature, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMstMeW6QbA&feature=youtu.be - Fixed: New features button links to proper webpages.
- Added: Some additional Shots and Holds for the most recent instruments.
- Fixed: Some demos songs with incorrect Hi-Q assignments.
- Fixed: Audiophile version crash when some specific holds files were used.
Summary of Changes for Version 2015 Build 412 (Dec 15, 2014)- ** Major feature added **:
Save as Video. Now you can save your Band-in-a-Box song composition as a video, that you can upload to YouTube or work with in video programs. Just press the [Save as] button and choose 'Save as Video'. The 'video' portion is the chordsheet in Band-in-a-Box that shows the chords and a highlighted bar moving as the song plays. Song title and song info displays at the top of the window. For example, you can make a backing track for a cool chord progression, and upload it to YouTube for others to play along to. Do a visual transpose and upload a second version for Bb tenor sax players. - Fixed: When no mp3 codecs were available and render was chosen to mp3, program was sometimes locking up.
- Fixed: Icon changed for 2015 new features in some menus.
- Fixed: Most HiQ instruments have been updated - fixed tuning problems and one sustained note problem.
- Improved: RT207 - A new RT - Horn Section, Rhythm, Funk 2-part, Ev 110 (Simple with Space) adds space between riffs and sounds more like a background style.
- Fixed: RT 208 Rockabilly - RealStyle fixed.
- Fixed: RT 209 Baritone Sax - RealStyle fixed.
- Fixed: RT 210 Motown - Style Demos Audio added, some song demos updated.
- Fixed: RT 211 Motown - Demo fixed.
- Fixed: RT 212 Synths - RealStyle and demos added for Synth, ElectroFlutes, Rhythm Pop Ev 085
- Fixed: RT 216 Jazz Pollwinners - updated/fixed demos and styles.
- Fixed: Audiophile version crash when a specific P&W holds file was used.
- Updated: StylePicker list updates for new styles.
- Updated: Documentation and help file updates.
Summary of Changes for Version 2015 Build 411 (Dec 5, 2014)- Fixed: MIDI SuperTracks instant demos work from the MIDI SuperTracks Selection Dialog.
- Improved: Bar Section Letters show on the chordsheet at small font sizes.
- Improved: When using Bars Per Line or BigNote mode on Leadsheet, offers to deselect Fakesheet mode, because Bars per line is not active in fakesheet mode.
- Added: Checkmark added to the Bars Per line menu to show current setting.
- Fixed: 6% Relative Tempo setting was not working.
- Improved: Recognition of acid chunks for loops improved.
- Fixed: color selection menu wasn't working.
- Added: Hints added for Overrides dialog simple tracks.
- Updated: Messages changed when jBridge is not installed, and link to more info on jbridge.
- Fixed: Video was sometimes not clearing between songs.
- Fixed: Help | Tutorial | New Features of Version 2015 menu item was not working.
- Fixed: Tutorial #26 wording.
- Fixed: Some drum styles were listed improperly in the RealDrums Picker.
- Fixed: All RealDrums have proper memos and groove descriptions.
- Fixed: Consistent naming for bonus RT demo folders and RT215.
- Fixed: Bonus RT Strings - Replace wav files for wma files, for some audition demos.
- Fixed: Bonus RT Joe Robinson BoomChick - Style Audio Demos added; Audition files updated.
- Fixed: Bonus RT Held Styles - Style Audio Demos added; Missing audition files added.
- Fixed: Bonus RT Held styles - Piano, Electric HeldChords 60 fixed.
- Fixed: Bonus RT Rockabilly Swing - Style Demos Audio added; Some audition files updated.
- Fixed: Bonus RT Funk - Style Demos Audio added; Some audition files updated.
- Fixed: MIDI SuperTracks - Style Demos Audio added.
- Fixed: RT 207 Funky Horns - Style Demos Audio added; RealStyles added; Some audition files added.
- Fixed: RT 207 Horn Section updated.
- Fixed: RT 213 Style files updated, no longer require bonus pak instruments.
- Fixed: RT 214 Missing drum audio files fixed for JazzWaltzLewis.
- Fixed: RT 218 Audition files added.
- Fixed: RT 222 Rockabilly - RealStyles fixed, pointing to correct Drums.
- Fixed: RT 223 New Orleans - Fix missing Drums audio error, incorrect filename.
- Fixed: RT 224 New Orleans Shuffle - Fix missing Drums error.
- Fixed: RT 227 Baritone Guitar - Audition files added for Custom FX.
Andrew
PG Music Inc.
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Thanks again Andrew, Confirmed that: Fixed: 85BPM RealTracks strings, including (1TrackStringSection styles), were sometimes not playing. Is now working here 
BIAB 2022 UltraPAK, CbB, Studio One 5 Pro, Fender USA Tele, Harley Benton Fusion & others.
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Just an FYI
1. Downloaded patch 414 (full version)around 800 MB in size.
2. Started the patch as administrator
3. 1st screen shows it being build 414
4. Click next
5. 2nd screen shows it being build 413 update
6. Afterwards started BIAB and it does show build 414.
7. Not a big deal but words do mean things and this might confuse others.
BIAB2025
Windows 10 Pro
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No Longer on a Crappy Laptop!
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Joined: Dec 2007
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Little bug. I tried to use a .cda file right off a cd in the ACW. I got a popup, but there was no text in the dialog box. I clicked OK and used a proper file, but the empty popup dialog box appears to be a bug.
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Joined: May 2012
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Newbie
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General question when updating the audiophile versions on the original USB disk. Is it normal to run the update on the original BIAB2015 USB disk version? I ask as normally it's best to keep the original update media as delivered but as it happens I prefer to use the original USB disk so all the WAV files don't need to be copied to my PC HDD. I did my updates direct on the original USB disk for BIAB2014 but thought I'd ask this time in case this time around I corrupt the original USB media. I can make a back up of the original media to my NAS drive but not everyone has this option so curious as to the PG Music recommendation for audiophile users. Thanks for any guidance
Regards
Rob
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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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