|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 259
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 259 |
I'm a new BiaB user as of 2020, and bought the Ultrapak. I want to upgrade to have everything that the 2021 Ultrapak has, but the upgrade announcement is a bit confusing. This from Callie's note: Band-in-a-Box® PlusPAK Upgrade from Version 2020: $99 (reg: $129) (The PlusPAK is designed to upgrade 2020 UltraPAK & UltraPAK+ users who are downloading their upgrade or do not want to purchase a new hard drive.) Band-in-a-Box® UltraPAK $469 Upgrade from Version 2020: $149 (reg: $279) Upgrade from Version 2019 or earlier or crossgrade: $169 (reg: $299) The Hovering over the Ultrapak upgrade box in the Purchase Options matrix at https://www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm mentions a lot of MIDI, Artists, and Loop content. Do I already have all of that from 2020? I had the impression there was some new MIDI and MIDI supertracks content, plus some artists recordings. I'm fine with just doing the download rather than the SSD, as I've got BiaB installed on my own drive anyway. I do plan to also purchase the 49 pak. Thanks for the help - hopefully I'll have this figured out from here on. I do recall I was confused when I bought Pro and wanted to Upgrade to Ultrapak within a few days after my purchase.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 7,810
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 7,810 |
Hello,
If you have the 2020 UltraPAK hard drive, the PlusPAK 2021 upgrade can be downloaded and installed onto that hard drive, and it will give you the same new content as you'll get with the UltrPAK 2021 upgrade. You will just not get a 'full fresh install 2021 hard drive. You will get the free bonus 0 PAK either way, which contains new Artist Performances, Instrumental Studies, MIDI styles, etc., and you'll have the option to upgrade the 0 PAK to the 49 PAK for even more content e.g. unreleased bonus RealTracks.
Andrew
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,063
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 1,063 |
cwiggins999:
Like Andrew stated and like I did yesterday, download the $99 Upgrade from Version 2020 and that will get you into 2021. Also, like I do each year, I order any new Xtra Style Paks and the 49 Pak when I do my yearly upgrade. That way when I go into "What Upgrades Do I Have", I will see that I have everything.
BWT, that layout of "What Upgrades Do I Have" has also been upgraded for 2021 and it does make it much easier to see if you are missing anything.
BIAB2026
Windows 10 Pro (Never Windows 11!)
WA6NCB
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,563
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,563 |
BWT, that layout of "What Upgrades Do I Have" has also been upgraded for 2021 and it does make it much easier to see if you are missing anything.
Thanks for that info.
BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 259
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 259 |
Thanks, Andrew. I've upgraded and have the it installed now.
I have the 2020 SSD with my initial Ultrapak, but have installed everything "locally" on my internal SSD. Is there a procedure for updating that SSD, so I continue to have an up-to-date image of BiaB for the current year?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,563
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,563 |
I do that. Run the installer again and specify the different location of the files.
BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.
Whether you're exploring new features, checking out the latest RealTracks or Style PAKs, this is your go-to guide for Band-in-a-Box® 2026.
Check out this forum post for "One Stop Shopping" of our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Videos!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac 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 100 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 Mac and save up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special offer—available until May 15, 2026. 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 Mac packages, but you can unlock even more—including 20 unreleased RealTracks—by upgrading to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49.
Holiday Weekend Hours
As we hop into the Easter weekend, here are our holiday hours:
April 3 (Good Friday): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT
April 4 (Saturday): Closed
April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed
April 6 (Easter Monday): Open regular hours
Wishing you an egg-cellent weekend!
— Team PG
Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!
If you're already using RealBand 2026 for Windows, download build 10 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!
If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!
Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
PowerTracks Pro 2026 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.
The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.
The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.
Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!
Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.
Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!
Order now!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,171
Posts801,560
Members40,062
| |
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean