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These are User Created RealDrums/Midi Templates. They will give Intros, Fills and 4bar Endings They include midi files for creating drums from a Vi. You can just open the midi files in Realband and set bar offset to -2. So you will have a 2 bar count-in. Just rename " ACountryRockEv8" to your Drums everywhere it occurs. in the folder names " ACountryRockEv8^01-Normal" inside the text files "wavename= ACountryRockEv8^01-Normal_120_Style.wav" and change the tempo and Sw or Ev if needed, change wma and m4a names in demos. RealTracks\Data\RealDrums Demos Audio (wma for win, m4a for mac) are where the demo are these play in the Drum Picker Window. Just save a small drum solo & with band sample as wma & m4a The main wav drum tracks will work in Win and Mac. The "^" must be left on names, this tells BB\RB the Drums have substyles variations (see pic below) If you open the folder Drums\ACountryRockEv8^\ACountryRockEv8^01-Normal, then open ACountryRockEv8^01-Normal_120_Style.txt you will see the Pattern Bar numbers. This text file "ACountryRockEv8^03-Fills_120_Style.txt" tells BB\RB what bars the fills are in the wavename=ACountryRockEv8^03-Fills_120_Style.wav ;;Fills
pattern,Fill,A,1,0,1,1
pattern,Normal,A,5,0,1,1
pattern,Fill,B,1,0,1,1
pattern,Normal,B,5,0,1,1
pattern,Fill,A,1,0,1,3
pattern,Normal,A,5,0,1,3
pattern,Fill,B,1,0,1,3
pattern,Normal,B,5,0,1,3. . . Same with "ACountryRockEv8^02-Intros_120_Style.txt" tells where the Intros (Count-ins) (you can also add vocal count-ins) are also in are in the wavename=ACountryRockEv8^02-Intros_120_Style.wav : Intros
pattern,Count-in,0,5,0,2,-1
pattern,Count-in,0,5,0,2,2
pattern,Count-in,0,5,0,2,5
pattern,Count-in,0,5,0,2,8
pattern,Count-in,0,5,0,2,11
pattern,Count-in,0,5,0,2,14
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Explanation of Patterns (last number is the bar number where the pattern starts, second last is how many bars) ;All drum patterns follow this template:
;pattern,{pattern type},{weight},{mask},{length},{wavefile bar#}
;· 0 - No mask: This pattern can be used anywhere
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;· 1 - Odd bars only: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, etc. bars after a part marker
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;· 2 - Even bars only: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, etc. bars after a part marker
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;· 3 - 3, 7, 11, 15, etc. bars after a part marker
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;· 4 - 4, 8, 12, 16, etc. bars after a part marker
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;· 5 - 5, 13, 21, etc. bars after a part marker
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;· 6 - 6, 14, 22, etc. bars after a part marker
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;· 7 - 7, 15, 23, etc. bars after a part marker
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;· 8 - 8, 16, 24, etc. bars after a part marker
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;· etc. So this will tell you in RB where a pattern starts and finishes so you can replace in the track below with your new midi/loops/recorded drums. In ACountryRockEv8^01-Normal_120_Style.mid from bar 95 on are just single hits that can be used to make up custom hits, fills etc.. so as to give the user the option to drag the wav into RB > right click > Time Stretch it to match Tempo then cut n paste hits where needed, so no to be limited. I have included NAudio Midi File Mapper this will re-map EZDrummer midi drums to what you prefer, run MidiFileMapper.exe
Making Tracksopen the Midi files in RB and set the tempo (with midi you can easily change the tempo to have more variation) the included has 2 tempos 120 & 140 but you can add more or change these) Just add you own midi/loops/recorded drum tracks to the track below to line up with the normal playing A or B, pre fills, post fills, intros, 2 bar endings, 4 bar endings etc.. Now save to wav (you can use MME to render to wav if using Vi you get missing notes or you can record it to wav by setting your audio Input to "Stereo Mix" and record on track below without Metronome. Check out Making Drum Solos to chop up existing tracks. To get them to show in the Drum Picker Window: in bb\Data update the files and save with YOUR drum info, Add RDUserUpdate.txt to bottom of RDUserMemos.txt Add DrumStylesUpdate.txt to bottom of DrumStylesInfo2.txt This is the you will get in the drum picker window"  Getting Custom RealDrums to show in Mac. Using them: (Realband) Intros: Set Bar Offset to -2, highlight bar -1 and 0 > Generate Intros. Fills: Highlight any section > Generate Fills. 4 Bar Endings: Uncheck 2 Bar Ending, add 8 more bars to song, highlight 5 bars > Generate 4 Bar Endings (Band in a Box) Intros: F5 bar 1 set RealDrums > Intros, F5 set bar 2 set RealDrums > Normal. Fills: F5 bar ? set RealDrums > Fills, F5 next bar set RealDrums back > Normal 4 Bar Endings: Set Chorus to 1 put chorus repeats in manually, Generate and Freeze Instrument tracks, Song Settings Uncheck 2 Bar Ending, add 8 more bars to End, F5 5th bar Drums mute, F5 set RealDrums > 4barEndings. The zip contains folders locations to copy the files to. The wav files are just dummy ones. Just replace and rename with yours then upload so we can use them lol. User_RealDrum_Templates.zip EDIT: the zip now contains .SEQ templates also. bb (if you are running BIAB & Realband from a usb drive copy contents from bb\Data to USB X:\bb\Data\) (if you running BIAB & Realband from main drive C:\drive copy contents from bb\Data to C:\bb\Data\) Drums (if your Drums are on a usb drive copy contents from Drums to USB X:\bb\Drums\ or where your Drum folder is) (if your Drums are on main C:\ drive copy contents from Drums to C:\bb\Drums\ or where your Drum folder is) RealTracks (if your RealTracks are on a usb drive copy contents from RealTracks\Data\RealDrums Demos Audio to USB X:\RealTracks\Data\RealDrums Demos Audio or where your RealTracks folder is) (if your RealTracks are on a main C:\ drive copy contents from RealTracks\Data\RealDrums Demos Audio to C:\RealTracks\Data\RealDrums Demos Audio or where your RealTracks folder is)
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Wow, it's going to take me a bit of time to work all this out ( I've had a couple of years away from my music stuff), this is going to be so helpful. I'm not familiar with user tracks, but this is going to be great.
Thank you.
best wishes
rikki
BIAB 2025
Korg PA5X
Yamaha sx900
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Add-ons and UserTracks for Band-in-a-Box
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User_RealDrum_Templates.zip Update the zip now contains .SEQ templates with markers you can open in Realband to make things easier. 
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Introducing XPro Styles PAK 11 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2026 and Higher!
XPro Styles PAK 11 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box® version 2026 (and higher) is here with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 31 RealTracks/RealDrums!
Guess who’s back again? That’s right! It’s our XPro Styles PAK’s triumphant return with the 11th edition in this series! 100 new styles are coming your way spread across the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres. And this edition's wildcard genre explores the immense and far-reaching catalogue of electronic music! The included 31 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Special offers available until August 31st, 2026!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1-11 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 11 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2026 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 22 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2026 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 22 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2026 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
It’s time to celebrate! Xtra Styles PAK 22 for Band-in-a-Box® is here, and we've got 200 brand-new styles coming your way!
No Xtra Styles PAK is complete without the classic rock & pop, jazz, and country volumes you know and love, and we’ve got plenty to share, with 150 styles spread across too many genres to list! Of course, it also wouldn’t be complete with our special wildcard volume to add a little spice and pizzazz to the mix. This year, because we loved it so much the first time, we’ve decided to make the second iteration of our SynthMaster volume, full of new sounds, interesting genres, and 50 engaging styles, all making use of the diverse SynthMaster plugin! Here you can find genres such as airy yacht rock, sultry electrotango, and even some synth soca funk. Don’t wait, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 22 today!
In this PAK you can find: dulcet folk ballads, funky gospel country, Brazilian jazz fusion, upbeat 1980s pop, classic Americana, a plethora of breezy bossa novas, indie singer-songwriter, scintillating synthwave, exuberant electronica, and many, many more!
Special offers available until August 31st, 2026!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1-22 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 22 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 22.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 22 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 22 requires the 2026 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.
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 11 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2026 and Higher!
XPro Styles PAK 11 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box® version 2026 (and higher) is here with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 31 RealTracks/RealDrums!
Guess who’s back again? That’s right! It’s our XPro Styles PAK’s triumphant return with the 11th edition in this series! 100 new styles are coming your way spread across the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres. And this edition's wildcard genre explores the immense and far-reaching catalogue of electronic music! The included 31 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Special offers available until August 31st, 2026!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1-11 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 11 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2026 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 22 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2026 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 22 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2026 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
It’s time to celebrate! Xtra Styles PAK 22 for Band-in-a-Box® is here, and we've got 200 brand-new styles coming your way!
No Xtra Styles PAK is complete without the classic rock & pop, jazz, and country volumes you know and love, and we’ve got plenty to share, with 150 styles spread across too many genres to list! Of course, it also wouldn’t be complete with our special wildcard volume to add a little spice and pizzazz to the mix. This year, because we loved it so much the first time, we’ve decided to make the second iteration of our SynthMaster volume, full of new sounds, interesting genres, and 50 engaging styles, all making use of the diverse SynthMaster plugin! Here you can find genres such as airy yacht rock, sultry electrotango, and even some synth soca funk. Don’t wait, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 22 today!
In this PAK you can find: dulcet folk ballads, funky gospel country, Brazilian jazz fusion, upbeat 1980s pop, classic Americana, a plethora of breezy bossa novas, indie singer-songwriter, scintillating synthwave, exuberant electronica, and many, many more!
Special offers available until August 31st, 2026!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1-22 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 22 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 22.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 22 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 22 requires the 2026 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.
Peter Gannon Talks Band-in-a-Box with zplane
zplane recently interviewed Peter Gannon, the founder and creator of Band-in-a-Box, about the software's early days, what sets it apart from AI, how zplane's audio algorithms are used in Band-in-a-Box, and more!
Special thanks to the team at zplane for their continued support.
Check out the full interview here: https://products.zplane.de/blog/peter-gannon-interview-pg-music
Last Chance! The Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® Special Ends Today (May 31, 2026) at 11:59pm PDT!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PDT today!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the amazing new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. View the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to transcribe an entire track or transcribe specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Mac® to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Special Offers Extended Until May 31st!
Good news- we've extended our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® special offers until May 31, 2026!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 is packed with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can transcribe an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®.
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Check out the Band-in-a-Box® for Mac packages page to find the best package for you.
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