|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840 |
Let's have some dialog on these subjects. Are they important to you and why.
Subject: three important things
Now that i have been using RB for a pretty long time. and i have had the opportunity to see how it works under different situation i have three things i think that are very important to the long term deveopment, that need to be addressed. I will list them and give a brief break down of the reasons
1. Node based automation. I know that this has been asked for for sometime now, but it is a really good add on feature to get done. Sure there is recorded fader moves, but those are not very precise, and requires several attempts to get it right, and thus make you not want to wrestle it. Adding a node based system that addresses Volume, Panning, FX, and even Aux Send would be very powerful on this system, and would keep more people from jumping to other programs to finish a song.
2. Assignable tracking for using multiple input interfaces. Yes the system automatically assigns the tracks in order, but this can be mess and frustrating. I used it last night and must say i was able to get it done, but being able to assign tracks would be killer. Let's look at why. Use my Tascam US-800, and Reaper, or Sonar for example. On my Tascam, i have the vocals run through the digital input on channels 7/8, and in Reaper i can open up two tracks an assign the one to input 1 for my guitar, and one to inputs 7/8 vo vocals, and all is great. In RB i have to hit audio record, and it takes up 8 tracks, and put the guitar on one, and the vocals on 7 and 8 so i have 5 dead tracks in the middle. Dead you say, why notjust record on them. Sorry you can't, as it pops up a warning that you can't record on a track that has data on it. What data, it is dead air, as that track had no actual input. So having a drop down menu in each track to assign which input you want would be killer. you could assign the guitar, and the bass, and the vocal in any configuation you want.
3. Please, finally address the VST timing issue. this has been asked for for a long time now, and should be handled. I really get the development of RTs and Super midi tracks, these things are great, and unique. having the VSTi issue settles, and the above automation system you could use VSTi's like Jamstix and automate the output allowing Jamstix to actually JAM! Imagine Super midi tracks laying down a great beat through Jamstix, and having the automation system send changing dynamics causing it to drop to sidestick in a soft place, and go to snare and ride during the harder parts of a song.
Last edited by Robh; 01/11/13 02:15 PM.
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,129
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,129 |
Quote:
Imagine Super midi tracks laying down a great beat through Jamstix, and having the automation system send changing dynamics causing it to drop to sidestick in a soft place, and go to snare and ride during the harder parts of a song.
Now that sure sounds exciting, and is actually related to my posts regarding how to make the BB/RB/RT system sound more "human"- more groovin' with less programming.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,367
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,367 |
Quote:
Adding a node based system that addresses Volume, Panning, FX, and even Aux Send would be very powerful on this system, and would keep more people from jumping to other programs to finish a song.
RB already has what I think you mean by a node-based system. In addition to recording mixer moves in real time, you can use the PIANO ROLL window to draw the information onto each track. For MIDI tracks you can automate all the 127 MIDI controllers and for an audio track you can automate volume, pan and the aux sends. The information you draw will also be displayed by the mixer in real time.
ROG.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021 |
Quote:
Quote:
Adding a node based system that addresses Volume, Panning, FX, and even Aux Send would be very powerful on this system, and would keep more people from jumping to other programs to finish a song.
RB already has what I think you mean by a node-based system. In addition to recording mixer moves in real time, you can use the PIANO ROLL window to draw the information onto each track. For MIDI tracks you can automate all the 127 MIDI controllers and for an audio track you can automate volume, pan and the aux sends. The information you draw will also be displayed by the mixer in real time.
ROG.
Right you are. I do sort of wish that folks would stop trying to change RB/BIAB into just another main stream prog. I like it as it is.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109 |
there is a difference between node based control and what is in RB, although they are similar.
In RB, in order to create a smooth volume transition in piano roll, you'd have to draw a line, which would then become a whole bunch of incremental volume events. If you need to edit them later, you may have to edit each one separately or draw a new line.
Node based controls are point-to-point splining. A smooth fade could be accomplished with one click, placing a single node (point) wherever you want the volume to end up. Then the DAW interpolates the distance between nodes in X and Y axes and gives you a smooth transition between nodes.
Nodes are easy to use because they require fewer moves to create them and less work to edit them. For example, if you want to change the rate of volume change, just drag the one node to a new location. And you can very easily locate your destination on a precise value (as opposed to drawing a line with a mouse, a skill I do not possess.)
I like RBs piano roll; but I will say that node based envelopes are easy to use and easy to like
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840 |
As far as changing it. I don't want major change, just a slight change to make the system better. John I understand your view, but you like me use RB mostly for live backing, and as that it is fine as it is. But if you want to use it a full featured DAW it is still missing a few features. This is one. Sure you can record moves or draw in the piano roll, but just use a true automation system, and you fine the deep level of fine adjustment is better and easier.
I ask what is wrong with that?
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,367
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,367 |
I'm forced to wonder exactly what kind of music people are recording which needs so much precise dynamic automation. Sure, if you do a lot of electronic dance music, but then you really don't want to be using RB for that anyway.
I find that RB/PT works fine for most recording and, like John, I wouldn't want to try to change it into something it was never intended to be. If you listen to my current track on the User Showcase (She'll Never Know) it's a completely static mix. Perhaps someone can post a track which needed the level of automation we're talking about, so that I can understand better why you need it.
ROG.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840 |
ROG, while i completely understand your thoughts, it is not about making RB something it is not. It is about refining features. The current system is okay, and does work. But not being able to see the wave file as you adjust the automation is like being blind in a way. You have to do a lot of fine tuning to get the start and stop exactly where you want. and making small adustments is harder to do. Sure it can be used, but having a line thru the wave file and being able to add nodes exactly where you want, without guessing or being pretty close, would be a very big advantage.
Since the ability to make volume, pan, and aux send changes exists i imagine it is less of a change to refine the way it is implimented. Having done this kind of automation in Cakewalk, Reaper, MTS, Sonar, Acid for the last 10 years i am acutely aware of the difference. I have used Multitrackstudio for years and it is certainly not main stream. It's automation is similar to RB in that you add a fader plug into the tracks aux send windoww, which opens up separately over the track. Kind of like opening the piano roll. The advantage is that you can see the wave file ghosted behind the fader line. Maybe the route PG could look at is to ghost the wave file in the piano roll, and allow the automation chages to be made over that. change the physical view of the automated chages to dots with lines between, rather than the way it fills in between the points so that you can see what your doing better. Or make the current automation more transparent so that you can see thru it.This way the system stays the same but it is refined.
I am as staunch a supporter of RB and not trying to make it like the main stream as you and any. I have spoken out strongly in the past about leaving the GUI alone, and work on refining the tools. To me the automation, the VSTi timing, and the assignable input feature need to be refined. The are very useful tools.
You ask a great question though, what kind of music do I do. Mostly folk. country, rock, and pop. I have maybe done two electronica type songs way early when learning to play with the Acid Pro software.
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109 |
My recurring take on this recurring topic is that
1) because music making is modular and involves the ability to use many tools, it doesn't matter anymore if one tool can do everything, as long as a tool to do that exists
2) what DOES matter is that your tool brings something unique to the equation that isn't available elsewhere, so everybody has an incentive to buy your tool even if they already own many other similar tools.
3) If PGMusic were trying to be all things to all musicians, they wouldn't take such pains to integrate 3rd party solutions, like Amplitube, SampleTank and the drag & drop feature that makes it convenient to move a project to the DAW of your choice. To me that looks like they are specifically focusing on proprietary development rather than on re-inventing features that are already abundantly available in other products.
Robh, you mentioned several other software packages that you already own and which already do what you want. The tools exist for your workflow to look like this:
a) generate song in BIAB
b) move song to RB to add additional real tracks, trim sections so instruments flow in and out of the mix etc
c) export to other DAW in order to use the mixing tools that you prefer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,986
PG Music Developer
|
|
PG Music Developer
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,986 |
Quote:
you can't, as it pops up a warning that you can't record on a track that has data on it.
Not sure what you mean by not being allowed to record on a track with data on it. If the track is an audio track you can record on it even if it already has audio data on it.
Jeff Yankauer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021 |
Quote:
Quote:
you can't, as it pops up a warning that you can't record on a track that has data on it.
Not sure what you mean by not being allowed to record on a track with data on it. If the track is an audio track you can record on it even if it already has audio data on it.
I do this all the time! 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 272
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 272 |
Quote:
ROG, while i completely understand your thoughts, it is not about making RB something it is not. It is about refining features. The current system is okay, and does work. But not being able to see the wave file as you adjust the automation is like being blind in a way. You have to do a lot of fine tuning to get the start and stop exactly where you want. and making small adustments is harder to do. Sure it can be used, but having a line thru the wave file and being able to add nodes exactly where you want, without guessing or being pretty close, would be a very big advantage.
I am as staunch a supporter of RB and not trying to make it like the main stream as you and any. I have spoken out strongly in the past about leaving the GUI alone, and work on refining the tools. To me the automation, the VSTi timing, and the assignable input feature need to be refined. The are very useful tools.
Robh, I totally agree with you. RB is a very good DAW, but it's unique features aside, what is wrong with refining it and making it more appealing and full-featured so we have fewer reasons to jump to another DAW? Node-based editing and making RB able to interact with timing-based plug-ins like Jamstix would in my mind be significant improvements, and additional reasons to keep purchasing the upgrades. When making decisions each year on what to spend one's money on for software upgrades, why not cement BIAB/RB's place at the top?
Terry
BIAB/RB 2018 PlusPak. Dell Inspiron23 running Win10, 12GB RAM, 2.5GHz i7, Presonus AudioBox USB interface.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840 |
i in no way want RB to be the swiss army knife of DAWs, a gazzion features, and none of them work well. Yes i have other DAWs, but truth be told i hardly ever crack them open anymore because i do pretty much everything in RB and BiaB. I have not tracked a tune in Sonar, Reaper, or MTS in over a year. I love RB. I do not want to keep paying for upgrade on two or three platforms. I do not want Rb to leave it's path and try to swallow up all other DAWs. I just want to see a few of the features it already has be refined a bit. It has automation, lets make it just a little bit better. It has VSTi implimentation, let's make it a little bit better. it has multitrack input capability, lets make it a little bit better. Then you have a very rich and powerful program that does things others can't even imagine.
Jeff thanks for weighing in, and you question is valid. When i track the guitar on input 1, and the vocals on input 7/8 it fills in the middle tracks and when i tried to track over them it said that those tracks were taken. Now maybe i can still track right over that, but my thought was i couldn't. I will try that tommorrow. I think a great refinement would be to make each track assignable for whatever inputs you have available.
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,986
PG Music Developer
|
|
PG Music Developer
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,986 |
In the Audio Drivers dialog, you could only select 1/2 and 7/8 and then there would not be blank tracks between them when recording.
Jeff Yankauer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,840 |
Jeff, guess what? You might need to be renamed "Captain Obvious" I swear man, how could i miss that absolutely obvious solution? I must be under the influence of some kind of weird cold remedy! ( the night time stuff is the best ever) but i digress. No really thanks, i guess i am having brain issues, as that will work perfectly.
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,697
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 7,697 |
I've been looking at all the online videos of the new Cubase 7, Abelton Live 9, Digital Perfomer 8, Pro Tools 11 and Sonar X2. The average user on this forum has no idea what these programs are truly capable of until they spend some serious time watching those vids. I am amazed by what they can do. It's all too easy to simply say RB does everything you need when you don't really know what you "need" until you become aware of what's available from watching these vids and develop a feel for how some of these things would help you. I've seen things I never thought of but once I saw it I can see the value such as Digital Performers Comp Tracks feature or Live 9's very hot new audio to midi conversion feature. There's some very cool stuff going on out there guys but you have to open your eyes to see it.
Real Band is free to most users while the big name DAW's are around $400-600. Given the price point it's unreasonable to try to make RB even remotely competitive with those programs but I completely agree a few seemingly basic enhancements would help a lot especially the VST/Jamstix thing. A big one is hardware control and another one is current ASIO support. We have to tell people occasionaly when they get a message saying another program is using the ASIO driver to close WMP or Biab or whatever because ASIO is a one trick pony. The problem is that's not true, ASIO 2.0 came out 3-4 years ago that allows for multiple hosts using it and now they just released ASIO 3. People using these other DAW's don't have that issue because they're all ASIO 2.0 compliant.
Without revamping the whole program, just these small fixes would help in keeping it current. Of course I say small, it could be these things are not small at all from a coding standpoint. As it is, being able to open Biab files and generate RT/RD's is huge for RB and will make it worthwhile using for a long time.
Bob
Biab/RB latest build, Win 11 Pro, Ryzen 5 5600 G, 512 Gig SSD, 16 Gigs Ram, Steinberg UR22 MkII, Roland Sonic Cell, Kurzweil PC3, Hammond SK1, Korg PA3XPro, Garritan JABB, Hypercanvas, Sampletank 3, more.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502 |
Then again, I've turned out some rather stellar sounding work using Powertracks and later on, Realband.
I just think that it is great to have so many available options as to softwares.
Find what YOU want and like, don't spend too much time on that decision, spend too much time on working with the software you've chosen and GET FINISHED PRODUCT IN THE CAN, I say.
--Mac
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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®!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,489
Posts805,667
Members40,132
| |
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