Welcome to the forum and to Band-in-a-Box.

I noticed you had some questions about getting the trial version of Forte to work back in September. Did you get it working? Using the trial is the best way to determine if you will be satisfied with how Forte sounds.

I assume you're wanting a multi timbrel sound module that can play all midi instruments at the same time. The other virtual software module that is similar is Cakewalk's TTS-1. The TTS-1 is a free accessory with Music Creator 7 available from PG Music ++ HERE ++ . Many people find either of the two programs sufficient but there is also many people that believe both Forte and TTS-1 are showing their age as they both first came out around 2005.

Roland released the ++ Sound Canvas VA ++ in 2015. It is a software simulation of all the sound canvas hardware modules released in the 1990s & 2000s. It is expensive but those that have it say it sounds just like the hardware originals. If I paid $150 US for the program I'd say that too!

An Italian company called Ketron makes what some say is the best sounding hardware sound modules available. You can find out more about them ++ HERE ++

Both Roland and Yamaha make high end (expensive) hardware sound modules. A quick search at Roland's or Yamaha's website will help you find them.

A less expensive way to get a hardware sound module is to purchase an entry level Casio or Yamaha electronic keyboard with midi. Many keyboards like the ++ Casio CTK-3200 ++ are available around Christmas time.

Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK
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