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Hello everyone
A little about myself
I'm retired and decided to learn to play guitar...I have bought a electric and an acoustic. Learning to play both....
I have a Roland amp with 3 channels ... just bought BIAB for windows 2018.
Only play for family and friends..but want to be the best I can...don't have a lot of money ..on a pension but we are comfortable... ...
my questions are:
After i get the track I want ..the equipment I need to use it live... switches etc....the different types mp3 etc I should use.
As you can tell I'm a complete newbie
I appreciate any help you can offer.
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Not sure exactly what your question is? Also, to be the old guy around here you got to be in your 80's. I suspect you will have to clarify your question. Exactly what advice are you soliciting? You are not asking how to start a career in music, are you?  BTW, welcome to the forum.
BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.
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Welcome to the PG Music forums. You're learning a lot at one time, an instrument, AND Band-In-A-Box (BIAB) so I'd suggest you start with the BIAB videos that come with the program. Also there are tons of videos on on the PG Music website and YouTube on different aspects of using the software. You don't need to play an instrument to learn to use BIAB. You can create music with the players on RealTracks and do quite a fine job. However, you do need a bit of music theory to create your own songs in BIAB, which I assume you'll get as you study your instrument. If you're getting lessons your instructor can help you get going with some music theory, or you can buy a book on the subject. A little bit of knowledge in that area goes a long way. Your learning curve will be pretty steep at first. So don't get discouraged. Just carry on and learn a little each day, and also practice your instrument daily. It will be rewarding to watch things come together over time. Have fun! Bob 
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I have to be in my 80's...changing my name to young guy...LOL
sorry should have been more precise...actually I must have done something wrong submitting my question ..dang I'm going to need help with everything..Maybe my mind is 80...hmmmmm
Thanks for your reply...you made me laugh..always a good thing
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Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your purchase. I only wish BIAB was one of the first things I purchased, so I think you're in good company.
The programs are packed with a lot of useful features, and the people in the forum are very helpful.
It's a lot to take in but at the same time you'll also learn a lot. Have lots of fun, and don't be shy about using the search function on this site to search for tips and solutions. You'll find some really good stuff to help catch you up to speed! :-)
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For family and friends, you may be able to simply play your BiaB file through speakers and play along on your guitars and sing in the room.
If you want to mix it all together ahead of time, and play them a recording, you may need more stuff. As mentioned above clarify your end goal. Even if it may change.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
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Once you have the basics down on how Biab operates, you can dive into using the "Conductor" feature for using Biab live.
Biab is a very powerful tool for making music/playing along with in real time.
If you have any questions or get stuck, this forum is the best place to get answers.
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The Old Guy. Haha, this whole forum is mostly old guys as in 70ish. I'm 72. There are younger folks around but alas not a whole lot at least on this forum, I don't know about the wider customer base.
Anyway to your questions. No need for mp3's as long as you have a sound system to plug the output of your computer into. NOT your Roland guitar amp. That's for guitars only, it sounds like crap if you try to play a CD through it for example. Like lots of old guys are you a stereo person, did you have a good system back in the day? You need something like that to play Biab through. A modern home theater system can work too. Or of course, powered studio monitors but that's a whole different discussion.
Do you know anything about music at all? Do you know what a chord chart is? Do you know what 1-4-5 means? Do you know what a 12 bar blues is? Do you know the difference between C7 and Cm? These questions are as basic as it gets. If your answer to these questions is no, then you really do need some musical help because you need at least that much info in order to create a new song in Biab but don't worry, those questions are pretty easy to learn. When you start a new song in Biab you're creating a chord chart (Biab calls it a chord grid, same thing) which is why you need to know those basics.
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.
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Hello everyone. I am also new to the forum and this site. I look forward to gaining wisdom and insight from the forum and possibly add my opinion every once in a while.
During my younger times, I struggled at times playing solo until bands were formed and went from there. During break-ups of bands was when I first learned of backing tracks and BIAB. I used BIAB when the first editions came out because I was solo at that time, but migrated away from it once another band of the day was formed. So now that I am solo again and retired (looks like I resemble that pseudo "Old Man" genre at 63...LOL).
I do have all the stage equipment and in past doing solo performances I have been using my Yamaha with highly modified MIDI files for my accompaniment, to which I normally play my LP's and Tak's to. I carry my entire library (677 files) around with me on two USB flash drives (once one breaks at a performance, you learn really quickly to have a back-up, which that night I didn't...VERY awkward indeed).
Anyhow, I look forward to all your posts and comments. Thanking you all in advance for any insight.
Cheers,
Don
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Takamine elec/acous 12-string G-series
Takamine elec/acous 6-string G-series
Les Paul 6-string Classic Signature Series
Les Paul 6-string (in open G tuning only)
Les Paul 12-string Classic
Yamaha PSR-S710 keyboard
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Don,
Welcome to the forum and once again to Band-in-a-Box!
Band-in-a-Box has added many features since it's beginning. I hope you enjoy the changes.
I hope you'll post links to your compositions in the User's Showcase so everyone will have an opportunity to hear your songs.
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Hi Jim,
Thanks for the warm welcome. Yes, you are quite right, things have changed not quite a bit...but IMMENSELY, since I used BIAB years ago.
Looks like I will have to go through all the tutorials and videos and go 'back to school' again to learn how to effectively use this new 2018 version.
Sure, I will post to the users forum with songs once I get onto getting some good and worthwhile music outta this...lol. It does appear there is a plethora of info available from all fronts on how to get moving and composing with BIAB 2018. Hopefully the process wont be too lengthy.
Take good care Jim..hope to talk and share with you more in future.
Cheers,
Don
BIAB 2018 Mega Pak
Takamine elec/acous 12-string G-series
Takamine elec/acous 6-string G-series
Les Paul 6-string Classic Signature Series
Les Paul 6-string (in open G tuning only)
Les Paul 12-string Classic
Yamaha PSR-S710 keyboard
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Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.
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Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new user interface in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®! This modern GUI redesign offers a sleek new look with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, and a smoother workflow. The brand-new side toolbar puts track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other essential tools right at your fingertips. Plus, our upgraded Multi-View lets you layer multiple windows without overlap, giving you a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface, and more!
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Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
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Video: XPro Styles PAK 10 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
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.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Windows Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 21 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 21 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 21.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 21 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
Introducing XPro Styles PAK 10 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 10 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 28 RealTracks and RealDrums!
Few things are certain in life: death, taxes, and a brand spankin’ new XPro Styles PAK! In this, the 10th edition of our XPro Styles PAK series, we’ve got 100 styles coming your way! We have the classic 25 styles each from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, and rounding out this volume's wildcard slot is 25 styles in the Praise & Worship genre! A wide spanning genre, you can find everything from rock, folk, country, and more underneath its umbrella. The included 28 RealTracks and RealDrums can be used with any Band-in-a-Box® 2026 (and higher) package.
Here’s just a small sampling of what you can look forward to in XPro Styles PAK 10: Soft indie folk worship songs, bumpin’ country boogies, gospel praise breaks, hard rockin’ pop, funky disco grooves, smooth Latin jazz pop, bossa nova fusion, western swing, alternative hip-hop, cool country funk, and much more!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 10 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 10 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
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.
Introducing Xtra Styles PAK 21 – Now Available for Mac Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher!
Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest Xtra Styles PAK installment—the all new Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher)!
Rejoice, one and all, for Xtra Styles PAK 21 for Band-in-a-Box® is here! We’re serving up 200 brand spankin’ new styles to delight your musical taste buds! The first three courses are the classics you’ve come to know and love, including offerings from the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, but, not to be outdone, this year’s fourth course is bro country! A wide ranging genre, you can find everything from hip-hop, uptempo outlaw country, hard hitting rock, funk, and even electronica, all with that familiar bro country flair. The dinner bell has been rung, pickup up Xtra Styles PAK 21 today!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Energetic folk rock, raucous train beats, fast country boogies, acid jazz grooves, laid-back funky jams, a bevy of breezy jazz waltzes, calm electro funk, indie synth pop, industrial synth metal, and more bro country than could possibly fit in the back of a pickup truck!
Special offers until December 31st, 2025!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 21 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 21 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 21.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 21 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 21 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
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