|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196
Apprentice
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196 |
Greetings and happy new year.
Yes I have some chord progression tunes built with 2009.5 that do not scroll properly with 2010 build 292.
That is, its not possible to scroll to the end of the tune or on playback B&B starts at the begining and displays the chords its playing in an overwrite mode on the screen after it gets to the bottom edge of the screen.
Also some tunes that were unfrozen are now frozen and cannot be unfrozen because this option is already clicked in the play menu. This seems to be linked with the above.
Any body else having this problem?. If not I'll send an example to support.
Re F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,486
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,486 |
Hi Frank,
Some questions...
* What type of computer, ram, and operating system do you run?
* Do you have plenty of free hard disk space?
* What installation-form of BIAB did you buy (DVD or USB drive)?
Regards,
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333 |
I've noticed the same thing, I need to try and test that with the window re-sized and with it full. Even in fakebook mode the pages don't change fast enough at times, and I have the top end computer.
I need to change from Vista 64 to Windows 7, I hate giving them my cash....
And I just blew $200 bucks on a mic..Mac told me to. (dangling my preposition on purpose..) Next he's prolly going to make me buy a new car next...LOL.
Ps. I have to anyways, I swear it's my last car, the Van has lasted 12 years...and I drive way less, that Van went to Vancouver twice, the Gulf coast twice, and Key West twice. 250,000 kms. Yikes. I want a car with a CD player and I had 5 kids at home when I bought it, down to the last one...anyone need a 19 yr old maid???
John Conley
Musica est vita
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502 |
Corvette, John.
You need a Corvette...
--Mac
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333 |
Only runs for 2 months a year here. Right now there's 4 inches of fresh snow on top of the ice on the road. Hit the gas and it spins around 3 times. Snow tires on a front wheel drive car at least. Probably need a high end Subaru. Black Escalade, nope, says 'dealer' here. I need a economy job for 2 people with room for gear and luggage. My son just bought a Hyundai Tuscon SUB. Leather heated seats, nice ride.
John Conley
Musica est vita
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502 |
Down here it seems like all the guys who live in the city get a huge 4WD SUV and all the ones who live in the boonies drive Vettes...
Go figure.
--Mac
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,333 |
Just 40 or 50 miles north of here and no pickup truck no luck. No more gun racks though..LOL.
John Conley
Musica est vita
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196 |
Quote:
Hi Frank,
Some questions...
* What type of computer, ram, and operating system do you run?
* Do you have plenty of free hard disk space?
* What installation-form of BIAB did you buy (DVD or USB drive)?
Regards,
Noel
Dedicated Dell XPS Vista 64 bit, 6GB memory and Intel i7 920 with 700GB hard disc for PGMusic and three other packages. All of PGMusic transferred from portable HDD direct to the PC hard drive. No changes since B&B 2009.5 until 2010. 2009.5 worked perfectly on my large number of backings. 410 GB only used on the hard drive..
No, something got corrupted after the update(s). Most files are OK but a few have the problems described. No sweat I'll just redo them but I mentioned here to indicate its not , I do not believe, computer type or system related.
Cheers F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,486
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,486 |
Frank,
When you put BIAB on your hard drive, did you go through the installation process described in the Readme First.rtf file located on the USB drive?
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 7,728
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 7,728 |
Hello Frank, I haven't seen that happen. Please send us a file that has the problem to support@pgmusic.com, and hopefully we'll be able to duplicate it. Please refer to this forum post.
Andrew
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196 |
Quote:
Hello Frank,
I haven't seen that happen. Please send us a file that has the problem to support@pgmusic.com, and hopefully we'll be able to duplicate it. Please refer to this forum post.
Oops. I've deleted the scrolling file. There was only one. Never mind I'll report any further instances if there are any.
There are however several files that have apparently been converted to a wav file ?? Note that the word wav does not necessarily appear in the file title page as a wav file (e.g. filename_wav.mgu but just as filename.mgu) The Unfreeze option is clicked on in the menu. I tried to "freeze" option just to see what would happen it says that the file is empty and whether you want to regenerate the file. If you answer yes then this message ends up in a loop until you say No. No other options available of course to enable an unfreeze. Its weird thing I'm sure these files were in unfreeze mode before 2010.!!??
Re F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 7,728
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 7,728 |
Hello Frank,
It sounds like your tracks have been rendered to the audio track - is the audio track color blue? In version 2009, this feature was in fact called 'freeze' - in 2010 we refer to it as 'rendering song to audio track', since 'freeze' is a much better term for the new freeze feature. You can undo this by going to the Play menu and clicking 'un-render song from audio track'.
Andrew
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196
Apprentice
|
|
OP
Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 196 |
Quote:
Hello Frank,
It sounds like your tracks have been rendered to the audio track - is the audio track color blue? In version 2009, this feature was in fact called 'freeze' - in 2010 we refer to it as 'rendering song to audio track', since 'freeze' is a much better term for the new freeze feature. You can undo this by going to the Play menu and clicking 'un-render song from audio track'.
Spot on Andrew!. Yes this was the problem- I couldn't work out why B&B was saying in a yellow message that the tracks had been rendered to audio track. Doing as you sugested solved the problem.
To others who may be reading this I didn't quite explain what I meant in my previous post with
"Note that the word wav does not necessarily appear in the file title page as a wav file (e.g. filename_wav.mgu but just as filename.mgu) "
B&B does not do this but it was my method of indicating that the saved file was in the old freeze mode (ie a wav file)
And because it was not included I couldn't figure why it was a rendered wav.
By the way those guitar compilations of both the new Memphis and Country boogie are absolutely superb. The clean clanging of the stratocasters takes my breath away on my sound system. Fabulous.
Thanks again.
Cheers F
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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® 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!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
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 new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
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, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 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 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 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 process 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, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,048
Posts799,340
Members40,015
| |
Most Online44,367
Mar 4th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean