|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66
Enthusiast
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66 |
I recently have run into trouble with what seems a simple thing. In attempting to create a duplicate of a song file in BIAB of 93.4 KB by clicking file>save song as I created a new name and saved it in my BIAB song file. I continually get a new file named as requested but of 19.4 KB which appears completebut does not produce any audio.I have done this before successfully.
Any ideas as to why this is happening?
Thanks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976 |
If you have audio in the song, as in a recorded audio track of your vocal track for example, then there would be a .WAV file with the same name as the track.
MySong.SGU
MySong.WAV
If somehow the WAV file didn't get written, you could find it, and rename it like that.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,605
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,605 |
Hi Brian,
I read this as a continuation of your previous thread and, because of this, I have just posted my thoughts on this under the other thread.
Kind regards,
Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66 |
Wow! Thanks Peter!
That was so enlightening!
Have you considered actually reading before commenting?
Oh! I'm sorry...you're a sales guy!
Duh! So what do you have to sell me today?
How about more confusion?
Do you actually know anything about this program?
A little tip for ya'....
To musicians "audio" means something we can...uh...hear? Like with ears?
Sorry...hate to confuse you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,808
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,808 |
Uh i would not be such a smart ass if I were you, Peter is not a sales guy, he is the founder and owner of PG music. The PG stands for yup you guessed it Peter Gannon. Yeah i think he know a bit about this program. When people offer some help, you might try being at the very least gracious!
He actually gave you a solid work around, to add the wave file back into the new file and fix the problem, but you were to busy being a chump to notice it or even understand it.
Oh, and if for some reason they misunderstood your question, well don't be so quick to call them out, after all it only makes you look small.
HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB/RB 2026, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 11 , Presonus Audiobox USB96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66 |
Ok.Point taken.I love the program but the response was not appropriate to my question.
This stuff is frustrating and confusing...often things don't work as explained and the response made no sense whatsoever. So Peter is some sort of god with no sense of humor because he created the program?
If you read the question again you will see that it's impossible to misunderstand if you actually read it. And...yes...musicians think with EARS that HEAR AUDIO! So now we've redefined the word "audio"?
Relax! Life is short. Wow...didn't know this site was that paranoid!
How's this?
Hail Peter Gannon. OK?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,582
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 27,582 |
I would not be so quick to dismiss Peter's line of thinking here. If you do not know what is happening, how can you be sure he has misunderstood? In the meantime, I respectfully suggest you take a moment to browse the Forum Rules, particularly #4. http://www.pgmusic.com/forum_rules.htmPlease consider how those of us who try to help others might not react well to what you have written.
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: Feb 2011
Posts: 66
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66 |
Matt,
Re #4:
"There will be no posts meant to offend or hurt any other member in a manner which is offensive or inflammatory"
Well,Matt...pardonez moi! Apparently I have stepped on the foot of royalty.
I meant no offense.The response to my inquiry was the first to be totally incomprehensible to me and reflected a lack of thought given to my text to which I humanly responded.
I admittedly "do not know what is happening". Isn't that why we ask questions? So...guilty as accused. Is not the burden of explanation on the teacher?
I am age 65 and have been playing music since before most here were born.Perhaps that is why I have reached the point of fatigue with condescending tech heads who lack the insight to be able or even willing to try to understand what a customer might be feeling and experiencing.
I suggest that Peter should not lower himself to my level of subhuman stupidity and instead delegate such communications to others more mentally suited to understanding what an imbecile musician like myself might be experiencing.(IE: his support staff who I have found by experience to be far more adept in this regard)
But then...are we not His customers? Do I,as such,not have the privilege to challenge the Creator of the product I have purchased? When did the world devolve to that sorry state?
If you review my comments you will find nothing but gratitude courteously and sincerely expressed on multiple occasions not only to the kind and thoughtful people, yourself included, who have helped me figure out this excellent program,(the manual of which presents any normal human with a virtual labyrinth of information standing between using same creatively and understanding how to do so) but also to the fine people I have spoken with by phone and to the creator(s) of the program itself.
I understand, as I have posted here,that the task of compiling a "how to do [whatever]" manual is a gargantuan task and I say again that I respect that.
To Peter I can only say the following:
You have my personal email. If I have offended you I apologize and invite you to contact me personally.(Given my experience in this world I will be more than surprised if you actually do)I prefer to take this issue up with you without the kibitzing of uninvolved and unconnected individuals who somehow view you as above any form of challenge. Again,I meant no offense...I just have a problem with incomplete and issue-unrelated information.
Sincerely,
Brian Kirkpatrick
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,605
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,605 |
Hi Brian, I have just had a read through this thread. I hope you don't mind my saying so but it gave me a good smile. You see, I'm usually the one that ends up putting his foot in his mouth (usually w-a-a-a-y past the ankle). It's great to know that I have a friend  I'm pretty sure Peter Gannon will see the humor in it too given that, amongst other things, he's a Jazz musician. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm told that Jazz musicians have great senses of humor. I just want to say that, for the benefit of others who have not read you're other thread, you are a really decent guy and you have been genuinely appreciative of all the help everyone in that other thread has offered. I have developed a huge amount of respect for you. Take care, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66 |
Noel,
Thank you!
And I for you sir!
This exchange,excluding your most gentlemanly contribution,was nothing short of absurd and I have no interest in participating beyond what I have already said.
I therefore close the discourse saying only in addition this:
"If it don't swing it don't mean a thing"
May the wind be at your back and no falling objects find your head.
Peace
Brian
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,808
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,808 |
First off, If i was rude I apologize, but secondly and most importantly You question was answered, maybe not in a way that made sense to you. I reacted the way i did for a simple reason, what you said was not only uncalled for, but down right arrogant and rude. Peter Gannon is not likely to respond to that as I have seen, he tries hard to stay above that fray here. But i for one appreciate when he comes in and offers his thoughts on the program, and i would hate to see that stifled, as it is rare in the software world.
I too appreciate the frustration of setting up software for us who are more musician than tech, and you will find that that is what is here for the most part. Also you will find that most here are close to your age as well.
Lastly, from your response you feel justified in being rude, and that makes me sad. One small piece of advice, if in the future someone offers suggestions, and you feel that they missed the point, why not be gracious and kind rather than rude. Printed media is not always easy to pick up on what one is asking. Give folks a break. I do want to apologize for being harsh myself, and i will take my own advice. I should not have responded as strongly as I did.
HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB/RB 2026, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 11 , Presonus Audiobox USB96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66 |
Robh,
Thanks for the courtesy of your comment. You weren't rude...just human.
Your statements are good advice and I stand corrected. No, I don't feel justified in being rudely sarcastic and apologize....again...for allowing my frustration to get the best of me. The unpredictable behavior that is typical of the world of computers in combination with the difficulty of trying to understand why something isn't working as it should when following a procedure correctly can sometimes push me into strange places. I am geared to try to get through this stuff fast and need to find the patience to be more gracious with technically advanced minds. It seems that there are very often missing pieces of information that are hidden somewhere...sometimes it feels like looking for your car keys with a forest fire leaping over the back yard fence.There is allot of background knowledge required and the only way to get it is by doing....reading and studying just isn't enough.
For example now I know that "audio" means externally originating sound and the whole dang thing was because of my lack of familiarity with how "audio" and "sound" differ.If I had said "sound" instead of "audio" it would have been clear to Peter what was happening.
So, Peter...thanks for trying to help and please accept my apology for being sarcastically rude.
Peace
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,976 |
>>> I recently have run into trouble with what seems a simple thing. In attempting to create a duplicate of a song file in BIAB of 93.4 KB by clicking file>save song as I created a new name and saved it in my BIAB song file. I continually get a new file named as requested but of 19.4 KB which appears completebut does not produce any audio.I have done this before successfully. Any ideas as to why this is happening? ======================================================== There are a number of reasons that it could be happening. For example, maybe you have frozen tracks in there, and they got erased before you saved the file, so they are saved as blank tracks. If that is the case, try un-freeing the tracks, and pressing PLAY. But the best advice would be to either: - try again, perhaps with a different song, and see if it is only this particular song. Noone else has reported a problem with saving songs no longer sounding, so maybe its just a one-time thing. - send the song to support@pgmusic.com, referencing this thread, and we can look into it.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66 |
Thank you, Peter.
Actually that's what I finally did while talking with Will in your support. The first time I clicked the snowflake, however, the program locked up so I had to use "end task". Fortunately when I reopened everything was still there and then the unfreeze was successful. I did not press play before saving under a different name but the save worked so I concluded that it is not necessary to regenerate before saving. That makes sense because otherwise we would not be able to re-save a preferred performance.
I am now trying to figure out why my mp3 conversions (renderings?)show up in my BIAB folder but do not play back. Is there more information than that on page 162 of the user's guide? I must be doing something wrong but I am not yet able to figure out what. I'll look for a thread on this.
Thanks again! I continue to be amazed at the musical integrity of this program and also at how much I have to learn.
BiaB Everything Pack 2010.5 with 318 rebuild
HP DX 2400
4G ram
Intel dual core 2.5
500 G HD
XP Pro
No outboard equipment or upgrades to factory sound card.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,808
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,808 |
Brian, you are so right that this can be soooo frustrating. It is kind of where two worlds colide!!
I am happy you are getting help. I hope all goes well, thank you as well for your thoughts. I look forward to your many contributions here, and to hear some tunes very soon.
Right now I am wrestling a new computer build, and as i type windows is loading. I went from an old single core machine 10 years old to a newer dual core unit i bought as a barebones kit. Send good vibes!
HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB/RB 2026, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 11 , Presonus Audiobox USB96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66
Enthusiast
|
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 66 |
Good to hear from you,Rob,
Thanks for getting back to me and good luck with your computer build.Gotta go dual core! Make sure to get at least 4g of ram....I see allot of heavy people using 6!
All the best!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,605
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,605 |
Dear all,
If anyone is interested, I think this thread is a perfect example of the dangers of misunderstanding common words used in different contexts. I'm writing this response because other people around the world will read this thread and wonder why there is so much animosity present.
I don't want people to get the wrong idea because these PG Music forums are normally very friendly and helpful places.
To explain ...
I have been helping Brian understand some aspects of BIAB in another thread and I have a lot of time for him. He's been very generous and sincere with thanks for my and others help. He's a decent guy.
For what it's worth, here's my take on the situation given my experience in that other thread, "Formatting the song structure".
If one looks at Brian's initial post above in light of the other thread, then one can see that he has used the word "audio" as a synonym for "sound".
Peter Gannon, on the other hand, gave the word "audio" it's fully fledged BIAB-associated meaning of "something to do with WAV files recorded in BIAB" and has replied to Brian's post accordingly.
From this perspective, it is perfectly understandable that Brian had no idea what Peter was talking about and thus asked Peter "Have you considered actually reading before commenting?" Personally, I can understand Brian's frustration when he gets a response that seems pointless given where Brian was coming from with his problem. If it were me, I'd think "Is someone making fun of me?"
It is clear that Brian had no idea that "audio" had a special meaning when used in the same sentence as BIAB. Why should he? He's had 35 posts and it's clear from his requests for help that he's coming to terms with the complexity of the program. I sometimes find it easy to forget just how this program challenged me when I first started and the uncomfortable feeling of angst that the initial frustration caused. When I read Brian's above post that offended people, what I heard was the sound of BIAB-induced frustration. I've been there!
It's amazing that a simple little word like "audio" can create so much ill will.
Lastly, I mention that because Brian is new to this product and to PG Music, he has not yet had a chance to fully appreciate just how impressive PG Music is as a store. He has yet to learn just how considerate and conscientious everyone at this company is. I'm sure that as time passes, Brian will come to see why we are all so very eager to jump to Peter's defense when comments are made that unfairly criticize PG Music and its products.
Regards,
Noel
P.S. For what it's worth, it took me about 12 months to realize that PG in PG Music stood for Peter Gannon (even though I saw his name all over the place).
Last edited by Noel96; 07/16/11 02:34 PM.
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,808
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,808 |
One big happy yet delightfully disfunctional family!!
So far only 2 gigs of ram, but I am still on Win XP. I hope to upgrade to 4 gigs and Win 7 someday soon!
HP Win 11 12 gig ram, Mac mini Sonoma with 16 gig of ram, BiaB/RB 2026, Reaper 7, Harrison Mixbus 11 , Presonus Audiobox USB96
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Quote:
For what it's worth, it took me about 12 months to realize that PG in PG Music stood for Peter Gannon (even though I saw his name all over the place).
I can't resist.
MIDI is Musical Instrument Digital Interface, RAM is Random Access Memory....
Your being in Australia takes away a lot of USA specific acronyms I could have had fun with.... 
You don't know know how much I want to visit Australia before I die. Unfortunately there's now way I can afford a plane ticket, and I don't swim well.... Instead I will continue to talk myself out of it. "It's a 25 hour flight." "I'd probably get mauled by an angry Koala bear." "I'd probably end up 6 feet down under..." just to delude myself into thinking I am not missing anything.... SO many friends have visited and brought back these amazing photos....
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,605
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 20,605 |
Hi Eddie, Hahahahaha! I coped with MIDI and RAM but struggled with LOL, ROFL and it's bigger brother ROFLMAO. Then, one day here on the forums, someone signed their posts HTH; I don't mind telling you that THAT was a real challenge! Eventually I got it, though. Perseverance is the key. I've got to say that I felt like an idiot the day the penny dropped that PG = Peter Gannon. I had no idea. Oh well. That's life. You know, maybe one day you can still get to Australia. Don't give up hope. I think they build barriers to protect people from the man-eating koalas these days All the best, Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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 - Special Offers End at 11:59pm PDT on Friday, May 15th, 2026!
Order before 11:59pm PDT on Friday, May 15th and SAVE up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® version 2026 for Mac Upgrade packages... and that's not all! With your version 2026 for Mac purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks... that's 222 NEW RealTracks available with version Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac!
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® today for as little as $49! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all available purchase options.
Learn more about the Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK here.
If you have any questions about which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We're here to help!
202 New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2026!
With Band-in-a-Box® 2026, we've released 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 468-488) in a variety of genres—featuring your most requested styles!
Jazz, Funk & World (Sets 468-475):
Our new jazz, funk & blues RealTracks include a groovin’ collection of RealTracks and RealDrums! These include more requested “soul jazz” RealTracks featuring artists Neil Swainson (bass), Charles Treadway (organ), Brent Mason (guitar), and Wes Little (drums). There are new “smooth jazz” styles (4), which include a RealTracks first: muted trumpet, as well as slick new smooth jazz brushes options for drums. Blues lovers will be thrilled—there are more “classic acoustic blues” styles, including guitar (5), bass (4), and drums (10) with blues master Colin Linden, featuring understated and tasty background acoustic soloing, plus brushes drums and acoustic bass. There are also new electric blues RealTracks, including electric blues with PG favorite Johnny Hiland (3) and soulful electric slide guitar from Colin Linden (4). If you love funk & gospel, there are great new options this year, including gospel organ (3) from Charles Treadway, as well as new funk, tango, and rock ’n’ roll drums (3) and bass (1). And for big, bold arrangements, we have uptempo soul horns (4) featuring a three-part hip horn section with options for a full mix or stems of each individual horn — plus an accompanying rhythm section (4) of drums, bass, guitar, and electric piano!
Rock & Pop (Sets 476–482):
Our new rock & pop RealTracks bring a powerful mix of requested favorites, fresh genres, and modern chart-inspired styles! We have more of our popular “Producer Layered Acoustic Guitars (15)” featuring Band-in-a-Box favorite Brent Mason. We’ve continued our much-requested disco styles (10), and added new Celtic guitar (5) with a more basic, accessible approach than our previous Drop-D or DADGAD offerings. There are also highly requested yacht rock styles (17), inspired by the smooth, polished soft-rock sound of the late ’70s and early ’80s — laid-back grooves, silky electric pianos, warm textures, elegant harmonic movement, and pristine production aesthetics. Fans of heavier styles will love our new glam metal (13), capturing the flashy, high-energy sound of ’80s arena-ready guitar rock. We also have a set of rootsy modern-folk rock (18), with a warm, organic sound combining contemporary folk textures and driving acoustic strumming. And we’ve added lots of new modern pop styles (16) — the kinds of sounds you’re hearing on the radio today, featuring exciting new drums, synths, and cutting-edge RealTracks arrangements.
Country, & Americana (Sets 483–488):
Our new country & Americana RealTracks deliver a rich collection of acoustic, electric, and roots-inspired styles! We have new country pop (9) with legendary guitarist Brent Mason. There is also a potpourri (14) of bouzouki, guitars, banjo, and more, perfect for adding texture and character to contemporary acoustic arrangements. We’ve added funky country guitar (5) with PG favorite Brent Mason, along with classic pedal steel styles (5) featuring steel great Doug Jernigan. There are more country songwriter styles (8) that provide intimate, rootsy foundations for storytelling and modern Americana writing. Finally, we have “background soloing” acoustic guitar (12) with Brent Mason — simpler, but still very tasty acoustic lines designed to sit beautifully behind vocals or act as a subtle standalone solo part.
Check out all the 202 new RealTracks (in sets 468-488)!
And, if you are looking for more, the 2026 49-PAK (for $49) includes an impressive collection of 20 bonus RealTracks, featuring exciting and inspiring additions to add to your RealTracks library. You'll get new country-rhythm guitar styles from PG Music favorites Johnny Hiland and Brent Mason, along with modern-pop grooves that capture today’s radio-ready sound! There are also new indie-folk styles with guitar, bass, 6-string bass used as a high-chording instrument, acoustic guitar, and banjo. Plus, dedicated "cymbal fills" RealDrums provide an added layer that work very well with low-key folky styles with other percussion.
The 2026 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2026 49-PAK!
2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
With your version 2026 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 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 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- iOS Android Band-in-a-Box® App
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
XPro & Xtra Styles PAK Sets On Sale Now - Until May 15, 2026!
All of our XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAKs are on sale until May 15th, 2026!
It's the perfect time to expand your Band-in-a-Box® style library with XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs. These additional styles for Band-in-a-Box® offer a wide range of genres designed to fit seamlessly into your projects. Each style is professionally arranged and mixed, helping enhance your songs while saving you time.
What are XPro Styles and Xtra Styles PAKs?
XPro Styles PAKs are styles that work with any version (Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition) of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). XPro Styles PAKS 1-10 includes 1,000 styles!
Xtra Styles PAKs are styles that work with the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 (or higher). Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 includes 3,700 styles (and 35 MIDI styles)!
The XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs are not included in any Band-in-a-Box® package.
The XPro Styles PAKs 1-10 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.
The Xtra Styles PAKs 1-21 are available for only $29 ea (reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the Xtra Styles PAK Bundle for only $199 (reg. $349)! Listen to demos and order now! For Mac or for Windows.
Note: 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.
The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 19 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version as they require the RealTracks included in the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box today with XPro Styles PAKs and Xtra Styles PAK Sets!
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,301
Posts802,960
Members40,086
| |
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