|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,739
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,739 |
proably me but i couldn't find a like for what's new and what's improved in realband 2017
Lenovo YOGA 900 Window s 10 Home 64bit M4 pro Mac mini 1tb HD 24GB mem casio wk7500 presonus audiobox i2 usb interface
casio wk-7500
biab & realband 2025 everything pk both with Current builds
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109 |
proably me but i couldn't find a like for what's new and what's improved in realband 2017 I think most of the changes this time were in BIAB, but some of them are applicable to RB as well... 1) Sforsanzo (sp?) soft synth now gives you another player for MIDI and sound fonts. 2) we finally have a way to make SEQ files the default save-to file format in RB... no more opening a BIAB track, making lots of DAW-type changes, then accidentally saving in the original BIAB format that doesn't support the features you just added 3) A variety of bug fixes... here's a partial list of things that were fixed or added: ADDED: A rapid notation entry mode has been added for piano and guitar music. Veritcal yellow line makes time line more visible when editing notation. ADDED: RealBand now remembers previous width & height when saving notation as image. ADDED: RealBand notation now has a checkbox to keep ratio the same when changing width or height in Save image dialog. ADDED: Tap tempo has been enhanced. Now as you type more than 4 times. The accuracy will improve (through averaging) and you can continue to tap until the target tempo has been reached. ADDED: Mixer has been enhanced with double click option to set the mixer values to defaults. ADDED: 'Default to .SEQ format when saving a file' checkbox in File Preferences which will make RB default to .SEQ format when saving the current song, even if the current song was originally another format such as .MID or .SGU FIXED: Notes not sounding when clicking on the guitar window FIXED: Notes sent from guitar win to notation win were incorrectly set to the channel of the next lowest string FIXED: Gain nodes in a track with the pattern of a square wave were not changing the level correctly FIXED: XML timing issues when importing certain files containing grace notes (which are now correctly set to invisible notes without affecting the notation timing, until we eventually support display in a later version) FIXED: crash when choosing a Hi-Q patch, or style that uses one. FIXED: any problems that involve having MME playback started FIXED: flash message "MIDI Playback (if any) will be silent because no MIDI Out driver is selected. This message shows only once per session." there's more, but I'm old and doing the best I can with my 3 remaining brain cells.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,739
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,739 |
thanks pat
my 2017 download is complete and installed and i can report that from the RealBand 2017 New Features Guide.pdf
There are over 50 new features in RealBand 2017
Summary List of New Features
RealTracks have been enhanced with better tempo stretching and pitch shifting (Elastique 3), better phrase
transitions, Natural Arrangements option for more natural playing, faster opening of the RealTracks Picker, better
tempo swapping, demo volume control, and more.
The media player control now has a volume control in various dialogs like RealTracks, RealDrums, Loops, and
UserTracks Picker. If the demos are too loud/soft relative to your other music, you can independently control this.
sforzando SFZ synth has been added/included.
Tempo pitch shifting and tempo stretching has been greatly enhanced with the integration of the newest version of
the world-leading Elastique 3.
12-Key RealTracks and Hi-Q Guitar RealCharts on tab/notation are included.
VST Tempo Sync has been enhanced for plugins like Addictive Drums, Rapid Composer, EZ drummer, and
Jamstix.
Song Titles Browser has been added. Sort/filter by title, key, tempo, feel, time signature, decade, etc.
The StylePicker has been enhanced with User Categories, prototype style, custom memo, sort display, action button,
instrument summary, loops/UserTracks display, and more.
Natural Arrangements option has been added.
There are many UserTracks enhancements including 3/4 waltz, rests, timebase (half/double/triple-time), no
transpose, ignore slash chords, and UserTracks display in StylePicker.
Music XML (notation export/import) has been enhanced. We’ve worked with Finale, GuitarPro and Sibelius to
enhance features and compatibility with Music XML. For example, we now read/write more chord types as well as
guitar tab, bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides from/to XML.
Notation has been enhanced with guitar bends, hammer-ons, pull-offs, slide with graphics, rapid notation entry
mode, yellow timeline, and quicker forced accidentals entry.
RealBand now remembers previous width & height when saving notation as image.
RealBand notation now has a checkbox to keep ratio the same when changing width or height in Save image dialog.
RealScore Chords font is now selectable on the Notation Window fonts menu.
RealDrums has been enhanced with faster opening of the RealDrums Picker and demo volume control.
Loops have been improved with rests and timebase (half/double/triple-time).
Tap tempo has been enhanced. Now, when you type more than 4 times, the accuracy will improve (through
averaging) and you can continue to tap until the target tempo has been reached.
Mixer has been enhanced with double click option to set the mixer values to defaults.
The Video Window has been enhanced with better playback of mp4 files and improved sync between video and
audio.
Gain nodes are supported (for audio tracks and DXi/VSTi tracks). Gain nodes allow for an increase or decrease in
dB without the volume slider moving up/down during playback. (Note: These major features were added in mid
2016, and enhanced in 2017.)
Support for early endings when importing MGU and SGU files.
Volume, pan, and chorus automatically set back to defaults before creating a new song, or for any blank tracks when
loading in a song.
“Default to .SEQ format when saving a file” checkbox in File Preferences makes RealBand default to .SEQ format
when saving the current song, even if the current song was originally another format such as .MID or .SGU.
And more! See the full list below.
Last edited by pghboemike; 12/01/16 08:07 PM.
Lenovo YOGA 900 Window s 10 Home 64bit M4 pro Mac mini 1tb HD 24GB mem casio wk7500 presonus audiobox i2 usb interface
casio wk-7500
biab & realband 2025 everything pk both with Current builds
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RealBand
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,568
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,568 |
We were spoiled this past year.
VSTi timing was given to us for free mid-year, though basic implementation.
Jamstix etc
This new release added time signature support and other additional improvements for this 'free upgrade'. This is one of the 'under the radar' improvements I noticed.
2017:
"VST sync has been enhanced. In late 2016, we added much requested support for VSTs that require tempo information to sync to. This has been enhanced with support for time signature and tempo changes. Many VSTs like Addictive Drums, or Rapid Composer need this tempo information to sync .. "
FTR, you don't buy RB, you buy RB AND BiaB. I don't think many upgraded the whole package just for RB features.
RTs are usually considered BiaB features, though they also apply to RB too, so that is often worth the upgrade alone. Remember; many of the BiaB features (not specific to RB) still apply to RB with the upgrade.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Holiday Weekend Hours
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
Update to Build 10 of RealBand® 2026 for Windows®!
If you're already using RealBand 2026 for Windows, download build 10 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!
If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!
Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
PowerTracks Pro 2026 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.
The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.
The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.
Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!
Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.
Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!
Order now!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
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 new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
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, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 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 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 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 process 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, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,149
Posts800,848
Members40,043
| |
Most Online64,515
Yesterday at 12:56 AM
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean