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2012 User Showcase Awards.... Congratulations to.... You may have won a free Band-in-a-Box 2013 Everything Pak ..... check here Over the past year (2012), we’ve had over 810 new original compositions posted to the User Showcase. Wow! That's more than double the 400 compositions made in 2011. Many thanks to all that have contributed. We’d like to thank and recognize these amazing contributions that people have made! So we announce the User Showcase Awards...to the top 15 contributors of 2012 – a free Band-in-a-Box 2013 Everything Pak for Windows (including the 16 PAK bonus) We’ve reviewed the contributions from Jan 1 to Dec 1, 2012, and have based the results on a combination of the following criteria: - great compositions/arrangements/productions - use lots of BB or RealBand (RealTracks or MIDI) - most contributions - other contribution to the forum (songwriting tips etc.) - haven't won before (not an absolute requirement) - haven't already got a free version from beta testing etc. And the winners (alphabetical order) are: 90dB Achordcaster Austin51 boehm Carloyne DonGaynor floyd jane Guitarhacker Mootsman Noel96 pg fantastic Skyline SteveYoung Sundance TanoMusic If your name is on the list.... congratulations! You have won a free Band-in-a-Box 2013 Everything Pak Hard Drive (including free shipping of course) To collect your award, please contact marketing@pgmusic.com (by Jan. 15, 2013) (attn: Cat Cantwell), and provide details of where you want it to be sent. If you've already purchased 2013, we will refund your purchase price. If you already have BB 2013 via another means (beta testing etc.), then you can designate "someone else" to receive it (just send that info privately in your email). If you're a Mac user, you can either get 2012.5 Ev. Pak or request a raincheck for the 2013 Everything Pak when it comes out. Once again, thanks to all the creative people who create, produce and share these wonderful songs!
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
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WOW!
What a super gift, and VERY generous! A HUGE Thumb Up to PG Music!!!
And CONGRATULATIONS to ALL the winners!!
i5 3.20GHz, 32gb RAM, 1tb SSD OS, 12tb HDD, 4gb gForce vid card, 32" monitor, Audient id44, Win10 x64, BiaB/RB 2023, Reaper 6,IK Multimedia Total Studio 3.5 MAX, Waves 10
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Hi Peter, Thank you!!!! I couldn't believe it when I read the list. What a great start to 2013  Your company and your products are nothing short of amazing! Absolutely the only reasons that I can write the songs that I do are (a) Band In A Box and (b) Realband. I can't imagine how I'd go about creating anything without these incredibly powerful tools. Hope you, your family and your business have an incredibly prosperous 2013. Noel
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2026
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Congratulation to all the winners,
You have made these Forums a great place to visit
learn and share.
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This is the greatest holiday gift! I have been looking at the upgrade for a long time, but I'm suffering from long-term unemployment, and spending anything is out of the question for now, so I've accepted that I'll go along with my current version...then this! An upgrade to the current release was really the only thing on my Christmas list this year...I love this software, always finding new jewels as I dig deeper into the treasure chest of BIAB and RB...also great, responsive tech support and a very inspiring and supportive community of fellow creators. Thank you so much!
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Peter,
I am overwhelmed by your generosity. I too have had some financial reverses that precluded my upgrading (which I really wanted), and this gift is most welcome and appreciated.
Best to you and yours in the coming year, and thank you very much.
Regards,
Bob & Penny Burke
90 dB
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Excellent choices! All of these people have pleased my ears with their music, and made the forum a fun place to visit! Congratulations to the winners, and a bow of respect to the good people at PGMusic for yet another show of grace and class in the way they treat their customers!
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Congratulations to all the winners. The prizes are rightly deserved. You guys make this forum a pleasure to visit!
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Many Congrats to all the winners and to PG for the great software.
Well done!
Another exciting year lies ahead in the PG family.
Musiclover
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Grats everyone You gotta love it.
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Congratulations to all the winners and two thumbs up to Peter Gannon and the other good folks at PG Music. 
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Wow, that's an unexpected Christmas present!
Many thanks Peter!
And thanks for the kind words from all my friends here.
John
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Peter (and everyone at PGMusic),
I am so grateful. For this wonderful surprise, of course. But more so, for the truly incredible product that you provide and the amazing support behind it. I'm constantly amazed by both.
It would not surprise me to see next year's number double again. And congratulations to all the "winners".
I'll quote from a couple of my favorite songwriters to express my delight...
Oh what a feelin'
Now who would believe
Dizzy and giddy from a guy like me
It hits you hard
Takes you by surprise and it's good
Real good
So unbelievably good
(from "What A Crazy Thing" - now playing at a User Showcase near you...) <grinnin'>
Thank You!
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Hi Peter and PGMusic,
I can only quote my fellow winners:
Thank you! I couldn't believe it when I read the list. What a great start to 2013.
Im grateful for this incredible product, the intensive tech support (especially Rob) and the very inspiring and supportive community of fellow creators, where I feel in good hands. Thank you so much!
Happy New Year
Guenter
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Wow! What an unexpected surprise. Congrats to all winners.
Thank you PG Music for this wonderful gift and for developing one of the best products on the planet for creating and enjoying music. For me, as a creative tool for writing and producing songs with a high quality result it is the the best on the planet. Thank you for your generosity.
I'm blown away by everyone on the Forum, their talent, generous support, and openness in a community of diverse music genres.
Happy 2013!
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Thank you so very much Peter!!! What a wonderful surprise! I was happy dancing and hollering around here when I saw my name! BIAB/RB/Realtracks are the magic that make my songs come alive. I love this software. It’s absolutely awesome. So is PGMusic. Wishing you, the staff, and everyone here on the forums a prosperous, healthy and happy 2013. God bless you. 
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Well Done to all the winners. As a past winner I can relate to how wonderful you are all feeling at the moment. A true gift from PG Music - this is how to keep your customers happy George
Windows 11 64 bit, Biab 2026 (1237), Realband 2026 (10)
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Wow, Peter! What a wonderful surprise. You never cease to amaze me with your generosity and dedication to your customers.
I don't celebrate Christmas but December 31st is my 52nd wedding anniversary and I will consider it a wonderful anniversary gift from you and my PG Music friends. I am eager to experiment with the many new features.
Thank you, Peter.
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Congratulations to all winners!
Bob
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I have the user forum set as my default page for PG Music and thus it serves as my entry point to other PG Music pages. I'd just loaded the page to navigate to the Mac section to look for a RealTrack set when I saw a message from a member. I hadn't yet looked at the forum posts and was very surprised that the member had kindly congratulated me on the win! Wow!! I am truly humbled and so happy for my wife who started recording again after I bought Band-in-a-Box. I can't express how much this means to us and how genuinely impressed I am with PG Music and the members of this forum. You are all class acts. We've had a music hiatus after we lost our good friend and stellar picking partner, the great Randy Howard, years back. If not for him we would have never recorded our first CD, and if not for you guys we would not be in the process of putting together our second project. And most importantly, if not for y'all, we would not be having so much fun with music again. Thank you all and many congrats to all the other winners and contributors. Bud PS I can now access all the RealTracks? Genre bending here we come! 
Last edited by Mootsman; 12/30/12 03:34 PM.
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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!
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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.
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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®!
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