Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
#14699 02/16/09 01:07 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
O
oliv928 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
O
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
hello all,
on my labtop i have the following problem :
no way to produce any sound with any VSTi instrument. the VSTi is correctly plugged. I tryied with the VST and the DX version ( hypersonic2). I have set up BIAB to re direct midi out to the DX instru, ...
and also the problem when i want to use internal Midi instrument ( microsoft or internal SW instruments). BIAB returns me that the midi instru is correctly installed but used by another application...
On my desktop station, no problem.

BIAB 2006 with latest update.
sound card : echo indigo (PCMCIA ).
Emu USB Xboard Keyboard.

thx for the help. BIAB is a great software

oliv928 #14700 02/16/09 07:35 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
M
Mac Offline
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
M
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
From the BIAB 2006 TechFAQ page:

Quote:


95. When I try to use the Roland VSC as my output driver, I get the message "...installed properly but currently in use by another program", even though there are no other programs open.

These instructions apply to Windows 2000/XP. Other possible symptoms are:

"Audio Conversion cannot be started" error message when you attempt to Direct Render your song to a wave file using the VSC.

When you open the VSC as a stand alone application (Start menu | Programs | Virtual Sound Canvas...), you may get the error "MIDI device or the audio device to be used for VSC's audio output cannot be opened. Playback unavailable at this time"

There are a few possible solutions. You should be able to resolve the problem by following one or more of the suggestions below. Alternatively, use the VSC-DXi instead of the VSC-3 stand-alone version.

Select something other than the VSC as your default MIDI driver in Windows

On Windows XP, go to Start | Control Panel | Sounds and Audio Devices | Audio tab. On Windows 2000, go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Sounds and Multimedia | Audio.

Select something other than the Roland VSC for default audio and MIDI playback.

Restart your computer.

Make sure vscvol and vsc32cnf are enabled at startup.

Go to the Start menu | Run, type "msconfig" and press OK. This should open the System Configuration Utility. Note: Windows 2000 doesn't have the system configuration utility.

Click on the Startup tab and make sure there are checkmarks beside 'vscvol' and 'vsc32cnf'.

Press [Apply], then [OK], and restart your computer.

Reinstall the VSC

Uninstall the Roland VSC using the Add/Remove Programs utility.

Right-click on My Computer and select 'Properties'.

Click on the Hardware tab and press the [Device Manager] button.

Expand 'Sound, Video and Game Controllers' and look for 'Virtual Sound Canvas'. If you see it listed there, right-click on it and select 'uninstall'. Restart your computer.

Reinstall the Roland VSC. If you get a message saying that the VSC has not passed Windows Logo Testing, you can "Continue Anyways". You should be prompted to restart your computer again after the VSC has been installed.

Go back to 'Sound Video and Game Controllers' in the Device Manager.

Right-click on the Virtual Sound Canvas 3.2 and select 'Properties'. Make sure that Device Usage is set to "Use this device (enable)".

Change your audio output device settings in the VSC

Click once on the VSC icon in your task bar, point to 'VSC Settings Window' and click on 'Device'. Or: Go to Start | Programs | Virtual Sound Canvas 3.2 | Virtual Sound Canvas 3.2 to open the VSC panel, then click on the [Setup] button and choose the Device tab.

If the audio output device is listed as "Selecting Automatically" choose your sound card's audio driver specifically. If that doesn't work, try choosing a different audio output device if available. Press [Apply], then [OK] before trying each selection. You can also try toggling DirectSound to "On" or "Off", as this may improve compatibility with your system.

Remove old and duplicate MIDI entries from the registry

Proceed with this if the suggestions above didn't solve the problem.

There is a limit to the number of MIDI devices that you can have installed. When you install MIDI devices, windows creates a registry entry, starting with "midi" and up to "midi9". Additional MIDI devices are not recognized by Windows. This can be a problem, since new entries may be created when you reinstall MIDI devices or move a hardware device from one port to another. As well, some MIDI device uninstallers do not remove their registry entries. Even if you have not exceeded the limit, the VSC seems to have trouble if there are duplicate or old MIDI entries in the registry.

First, you should make sure that you have uninstalled any old MIDI devices that you are not using - for example, an old USB interface that you used at some point in the past but are no longer using. If this doesn't help, any old or duplicate entries for midi to midi9 can be removed from the registry. If you aren't comfortable editing the registry, you should get a computer tech to do it for you, since making mistakes can prevent your computer from operating correctly.

Go to Start | Run, type "regedit" (without the quotes), and press OK. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following location:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft\ WindowsNT\ CurrentVersion\ Drivers32.

When you click on the Drivers32 folder you should see the midi, midi1, midi2... entries on the right side of the window. Look for and delete any duplicates. If you recognize one that may refer to an old MIDI device that is no longer installed on your system, you can remove that entry as well. If you are unsure, you should probably leave it alone.

Use the VSC-DXi version, rather than the stand-alone VSC

If you are still having trouble with the VSC, we might suggest that you use the VSC-DXi instead. Band-in-a-Box 2004 and higher support DXi plugins, and the VSC-DXi would have been included with your Band-in-a-Box purchase. The DXi version has the same set of sounds as the stand-alone version, but is used a little differently with Band-in-a-Box. To use the VSC-DXi, you need to first install it on your computer. To choose the VSC-DXi as your MIDI output device in Band-in-a-Box, go to Opt. | MIDI Driver Setup and place a checkmark in the "Use DXi Synth" checkbox. When the DirectX window opens up, choose the VSC-DXi as your plugin. Close the DirectX window, and you should be back in the MIDI Driver Setup dialog. By default, Band-in-a-Box will set the Driver Latency to around 2000 milliseconds. This is a high setting, but is safe even on older computers. With most computers, you should be able to choose a Driver Latency of around 200 ms or lower. You can experiment with the Driver Latency until you hear audio glitches. A lower latency will give you a quicker response time.

If you were used to using the "Direct Render to wave" feature of the VSC, you will find that the "DXi Direct Render" feature in Band-in-a-Box will give you the same results. It is also a quicker and easier method of rendering your songs to wave.




Mac #14701 02/16/09 10:31 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
O
oliv928 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
O
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
i dont have any problem with VSC ! I dont use VSC. I have problem with ANY VSTi : Hypersonic, Hypercanvas, Sampletank...
either DXi or VSTi version dont produce any sound.
the only way it works is link with midiyoke. But I dont like to use midiyoke. midiyoke is the last chance... and is not stable.

Last edited by oliv928; 02/16/09 10:47 AM.
oliv928 #14702 02/16/09 11:23 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
M
Mac Offline
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
M
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Even though that FAQ refers to the VSC, a lot of what is said there may apply to *any* DXi synth. And since BIAB invokes VSTi as a sort of "wrapper" to DXi, it may also apply to the VST as well.

Going to need more details from you then.

Operating System in use.

Step by step on how you are attempting to invoke the VSTi inside BIAB without using Yoke.

Location of your VSTi .dll files is critical: Have you told BIAB where they are at?


--Mac

Mac #14703 02/17/09 05:08 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
O
oliv928 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
O
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
hi,
my system is windows XP professional edition.
proc is athlon XP
my VSTi are in the folder : c:/program files/vst plugins/
as i told you it doesn t work with DXi neither

oliv928 #14704 02/17/09 05:20 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Have you set the AUDIO drivers to the Echo India?


John
ESI Gigaport HD+
Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be
15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php
silvertones #14705 02/17/09 06:49 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 14,576
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 14,576
Hi. I don't really understand what your are trying to accomplish here. Is the VSTi a plugin? Is it a full synth or one instruments? I need that sort of info to be able to help you.

BIAB is, for the most part, a single synth program that can incorporate up to 4 plugins at a time. But you need instruments too. So in order for your BIAB to play it needs a full instrument synth, such as, Coyote Forte, VSC. These synths have all the instruments needed for a project and to be able to hear instruments.

Now, as to your other problem, you have probably got the synth you want to use for midi selected in the Windows System sounds. You need to go in there and de-select, say, the sound canvas as the default midi player. Also you need to see if you've selected the "Play only these instruments" box checked. If so then uncheck it. Once you remove the culprit you shouldn't get that error message anymore.

Hope that helped.


Russ
Anyday above ground is a good day

Computer is Hp Pavillion Vision
6 Ghz quad core AMD processor
8 Gig memory
1 TB hard drive
6 GB hard drive
Windows 7 Premium
Loose nut behind the keyboard laugh

Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
O
oliv928 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
O
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
"I don't really understand what your are trying to accomplish here"

very simple thing. i want to use steinberg hypersonic2 as the main VSTi or DXi synth in BIAB.
Hypersonic is a multitimbral VST ( 16 channel ) , like hypercanvas, but better quality.
Hypersonic2 is delivered in VSTi and DXi setup. I have both on my PC.
It is also delivered as standalone application. that is the one I use with BIAB, with the midiyoke link. But i dont like this issue. I want to use HS as DXi or VSTi inside BIAB, as it should be.

Last edited by oliv928; 02/17/09 07:13 AM.
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 72
Enthusiast
Offline
Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 72
What brand/model is your laptop? I use Hypersonic 2 in a regular basis in BiaB since version 2006, it work flawless and sound really cool, however I know some not so new HP laptop with Athlon processors tend to behave wierdly with BiaB,VSTi and some audio cards, in my case I got problems with a Pavillion model from year 2006 and my M-Audio Black Box USB, it was near to impossible get it working, Hypersonic 2 and any VST1 just turn muted after few bars. At start I think the cause of this was my Steinberg USB protection key being rejected but I did change the usb port and all was fine, but audio still muted. With my new Pavilion 2000 all is working perfect under Windows XP SP3 and all my audio interfaces. Maybe this can be so basic, but remember set your Hypersonic 2 in GM mode and Program Change ON at SETUP menu window, because sometimes Hypersonic 2 run by default without instruments loaded except in ch.1 (not used in BiaB by default) . Good luck

Carlos





---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.carlosarellano.com/music
http://www.overloud.com/media/common/carlos/OverloudTango.mp3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLHoFoRudOM&fmt=18

oliv928 #14708 02/17/09 08:34 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
M
Mac Offline
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
M
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Quote:

hi,
my system is windows XP professional edition.
proc is athlon XP
my VSTi are in the folder : c:/program files/vst plugins/
as i told you it doesn t work with DXi neither




**If you haven't already, please try Opts. -> Return to Factory Settings and hit the second button down inside BIAB. This will reset the soundcard and MIDI detection of the program.

*Have you updated XP to Service Pack 3?

At the least, you should be running SP2.

*What specific brand and model computer is that Athlon? (proc speed, type, etc.)

*Laptop or desktop?

*Can you run Hyper2 using any other host programs using it as DXi or VSTi?

*Can you run any other DXi or VSTi that you may have in BIAB?

*Which version of BIAB is it?

You've gotten some good response and at least one user with experience on the exact problem, that's a good sign that there is light at the end of this tunnel...


--Mac


--Mac

jazzpick #14709 02/20/09 05:23 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
O
oliv928 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
O
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
my laptop is an MSI S270. It is 4years old aprox. the proc is,I think, athlon MT37 (XP3000+).
The problem is not only with hypersonic2 but with all VSTi (hypercanvas, sampletank, sfz ...).
My soundcard is the fabulous Echo INDIGO PCMCIA. I say fabulous because it is a wondefull affordable card. very low latency and fantastic dynamic sound. if you have the occasion try it.

I will try with my other card, to check if the problem is from the echo.
other card is : line6 toneport ux1. good for guitar and mic input but not as good as the indigo for project monitoring.

thanx for the support

oliv928 #14710 02/20/09 05:36 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Did you setup the audio driver selection in BIAB for the Echo card as I mentioned a week ago?


John
ESI Gigaport HD+
Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be
15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php
silvertones #14711 02/20/09 06:49 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
O
oliv928 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
O
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
yes of course. ASIO echo indigo.

oliv928 #14712 02/20/09 08:09 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Try mme drivers


John
ESI Gigaport HD+
Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be
15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php
silvertones #14713 02/20/09 08:40 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
O
oliv928 Offline OP
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
O
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 59
oh no ! mme drivers are too slow

oliv928 #14714 02/20/09 09:04 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
ASIO has been problematic in BIAB. The only thing that seems to work consistently is the ASIO wrapper "ASIO fo All". Try mme just to see. Why do you think you need ASIO? Are you playing the VSTi in real time with a keyboard? That would be the only reason & it's still to slow for that.


John
ESI Gigaport HD+
Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be
15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php
silvertones #14715 02/20/09 09:20 AM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
M
Mac Offline
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
M
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
ASIO drivers have been problematic in BIAB *for some users*.

For example, I enjoy using ASIO all the time. Card here is either the Delta AP2496 on the desktop or the E-MU1616M on laptop or desktop. Took a bit of OS tweaking for both.

There may be *driver* compatibility issues going on with certain soundcards. Frustrating, hard to tell from this side of the screen, too.

If your card doesn't want to work right with its own ASIO drivers and BIAB, I think it is worth downloading and trying those ASIO4ALL drivers, which "wrap" to your soundcard's WDM drivers but will provide the lower latency for playing softsynths in realtime.


--Mac

Mac #14716 02/21/09 02:36 PM
Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
True Mac. I also use ASIO 6 outputs worth set on BEST with the Audigy 2 ZS notebook.


John
ESI Gigaport HD+
Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be
15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

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.

PG Music News
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®.

When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PDT on May 31st, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.

Check out the Band-in-a-Box® for Mac packages page to find the best package for you.

Holiday Weekend Hours

It's Victoria Day Long Weekend in Canada. Our Customer Service hours are:

Saturday, May 16: Closed
Sunday, May 17: Closed
Monday, May 18: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Regular hours
resume Tuesday, May 19th!

Today's the Last Day of the Band-in-a-Box 2026® for Mac Special!

Order before 11:59pm PDT today (May 15, 2026) to save up to 50% off your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® upgrade and receive a FREE Bonus PAK loaded with great new Add-ons to use with this new version!

Don't wait - order today!

Check out all the new features in the redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!

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®!

Forum Statistics
Forums57
Topics86,436
Posts805,090
Members40,121
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
Newest Members
Jerry Gerber, Fjane, vieumotar, dpckeys, Bloc
40,121 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 130
DC Ron 99
rsdean 96
WaoBand 82
Today's Birthdays
Saxfred
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5