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LtKojak, The MegaPAK does not have any of the RealTracks or RealDrums used with these new RealStyles, which means purchasing the Xtra Styles PAK with the 49-PAK will not give you everything you need. Give our sales line a call, and they can work out a purchase that will allow you to adjust your MegaPAK to the larger UltraPlusPAK, EverythingPAK, or Audiophile Edition. http://www.pgmusic.com/contact.htmThanks, Callie
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Callie,
Been out of the loop a bit due to the flooding event here is S. Louisiana and was wondering if these styles are available on DVD or just download?
PS: Sorry if this question was answered already and I missed it.
Thanks,
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Hi Danny,
This can be downloaded, but you can also choose to have the DVD shipped.
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Callie
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Hi forum posters, very new Aussie here....old but still trying to keep up. I am about to purchase my first BiaB and looking at the standard Pro version. My needs are to create 50's/60's backing tracks from basic Country (Marty Robbins/Merle Haggard) Pop (CCR, Eagles, Cliff Richards) Jazz (Sinatra/Dean Martin/Ella) and my general gigs are Old Folks homes and hospitals.. so a captive audience  Thankfully I don't have to make a living out of it but still love playing guitar and singing. Currently I just rock in with guitar and mike but recently have been getting drum tracks from Garage Band but then a bass line even sounds better but hard on GB. I have plenty of time to spend on "making music" but don't want to spend a year learning the software and punching in every drum stroke. I haven't the gear to play/convert midi unless something has changed over the past years. So my question is your opinion, taking in my scenario, is the Pro version all I need. I have noticed the option to purchase the "xtra style" packs but in the fine print am I correct in assuming you have to have a higher version than the Pro to be able to play these. Hope I'm on the right forum here...any answers much appreciated.
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Wish, welcome aboard from another downunder (great part of the world, eh? shhhh, don't let the others know  ) My understanding is that the Xtra Styles use RealTracks from the BiaB 2016 UltraPlusPAK, EverythingPAK, or Audiophile Edition, and require Build 437 or higher. So you need one of those packs to get the functionality. However, don't be afraid to start at that level, the features offered from the UltraPlusPAK upwards are really worthwhile. Hope this helps Welcome to the neighborhood! Trev
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wish I bought pro a few months ago and then bought the new styles they were no good to me...biab when I pointed out My mistake refunded me ..think I need to go for ultra....?
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wish I bought pro a few months ago and then bought the new styles they were no good to me...biab when I pointed out My mistake refunded me ..think I need to go for ultra....? Good advice colly. I perhaps suppose that the real basic packs are just to get you interested. Like most things in life - more is better. Start at a reasonable level and you won't be disappointed.
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Thanks very much for your replies, nice to know there are Aussies using the forum.
So now my desicion is how much I need out of the product and I would suggest it's going to be at a lower starting point based on cost as have no idea whether this is going to work for me. Appreciate your comments.
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I bought the pro pak the starting point it gives you the opportunity to get going with biab .
The midi files are your best bet I play around with the real sounds but mostly midi ...just now I do exactly what you want to do ...I recommend coyote forte 40 dollars but it is a lot better than the vsti you get with biab ..really better .so pro pak the cheapest and coyote forte you will then be able to do the things you want......
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Hi Wish,
The Pro version is a great place to start! If you find you want more RealTracks (and other Add-ons) and decide to purchase a larger 2016 package, just contact our sales team and they can help you find the right purchase for you.
Enjoy!
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Thanks again and an update via email from the PG guys stating (as it may have in previous posts on this thread) that if I purchase the extra styles and Pak 1 with the 49 Pak for $49 that it will work on all 2016 editions. AS LONG AS IT INCLUDED THE 49 Pak its sweet.
Thanks Colly, Ive been in the dark with midi so I will look at your suggestion which presumably converts those horrible sounds into music. Wish I had known about them a few years ago, last time I looked the PC had to have an expensive sound card or had to buy some hardware.
Great friendly forum folk, thanks and I hope I can bother you numerous times in the future.
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Hmmm. confused after reading this complete thread. My email reads - Hello Don, The Xtra styles will work on all editions of Band-in-a-Box as long as you have the 49Pak installed. During our sale you can purchase both the 49pak and the Xtra styles pack for $49.00US seen here: Windows: http://www.pgmusic.com/xtrastyles.php?os=winMac: http://www.pgmusic.com/xtrastyles.php?os=macCheers, Joe PG Music Inc. BUT IN THIS THREAD PG MUSIC COMMENTS - LtKojak, The MegaPAK does not have any of the RealTracks or RealDrums used with these new RealStyles, which means purchasing the Xtra Styles PAK with the 49-PAK will not give you everything you need. Give our sales line a call, and they can work out a purchase that will allow you to adjust your MegaPAK to the larger UltraPlusPAK, EverythingPAK, or Audiophile Edition. http://www.pgmusic.com/contact.htmThanks, Callie DEFINITELY CONFUSED....or is it just cause we are from downunder.
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Hmmm. confused after reading this complete thread. My email reads - Hello Don, The Xtra styles will work on all editions of Band-in-a-Box as long as you have the 49Pak installed. During our sale you can purchase both the 49pak and the Xtra styles pack for $49.00US seen here: Windows: http://www.pgmusic.com/xtrastyles.php?os=winMac: http://www.pgmusic.com/xtrastyles.php?os=macCheers, Joe PG Music Inc. BUT IN THIS THREAD PG MUSIC COMMENTS - LtKojak, The MegaPAK does not have any of the RealTracks or RealDrums used with these new RealStyles, which means purchasing the Xtra Styles PAK with the 49-PAK will not give you everything you need. Give our sales line a call, and they can work out a purchase that will allow you to adjust your MegaPAK to the larger UltraPlusPAK, EverythingPAK, or Audiophile Edition. http://www.pgmusic.com/contact.htmThanks, Callie DEFINITELY CONFUSED....or is it just cause we are from downunder. Maybe disambiguation helps? Edition: 2016, 2015, 2014, ... (I wouldn't go beyond 2012 (?), before then RealTracks had more files for the sam result. IIRC 2009 was the first edition that could address RealTracks.) PAK: Pro, Mega, Ultra (These say what add-ons you do/should at least have.
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Dictionary definition -
Disambiguation refers to the removal of ambiguity by making something clear. Disambiguation narrows down the meaning of words and it's a good thing. This word makes sense if you break it down. Dis means "not," ambiguous means "unclear," and the ending -tion makes it a noun.
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Hi Wish, I'm sorry about the misinformation on our part! The 164 RealStyles in the Xtra Styles PAKs were created with the RealTracks and RealDrums included in every UltraPlusPAK, EverythingPAK, and Audiophile Edition. A handful of these also use the RealTracks and RealDrums in the 49-PAK. So, if you have the 2016 Pro or MegaPAK package right now, you could choose to upgrade to the UltraPlusPAK for $279, which already includes the 49-PAK - plus we've added the Xtra Styles PAK installation to all purchases of this package during our Special (which ends August 31st). http://www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htmI hope this clears things up for you! Thanks, Callie
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Thanks Callie,
Definitely clear on the situation now and have recieved an updated email to confirm that.
As you may have read I'm about to buy my first BiaB which unfortunately won't be one of those packages but I'm sure I'll enjoy the journey at a starting level.
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if you have the 2016 MegaPAK package right now, you could choose to upgrade to the UltraPlusPAK for $279, which already includes the 49-PAK - plus we've added the Xtra Styles PAK installation to all purchases of this package during our Special (which ends August 31st). I have the 2016 Megapak, so in my case, the only things missing to be able to fully operate the Xtra styles pack + 49pak are the Real Tracks Sets 228-253. I was expecting something like $ 99.00 for the 49pak and the Xtra styles pack plus the missing 228-253 Real Tracks Sets as an special offer; asking for $ 279.00 is way too much, as what you're actually asking is to buy AGAIN the program you already have to have a gift worth $ 29.00? Thanks, but no thanks. Sorry!
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It is a bummer that the great Mac crowd gets left out of the really cool stuff....not!  
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I felt that Seeker had a corner on the "Xtra" Styles until I bought this set... ..4 songs down & working on an entry into the contest already........ Folks, if you have the ability to use this pack, then grab it, I have been thru them all 2 times and I have not found a dud yet!  And for the cost you get a free bonus lesson in using styles that you would not have thought of placing together...outstanding! Thanks PGMusic!
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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!
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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!
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These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
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-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
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- 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)
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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