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We never stop here at PG Music, so make sure that you check in on your installation of Band-in-a-Box® occasionally - we frequently release free patch updates to enhance existing versions, and fix 'bugs' reported by program users.

Windows program updates can be found here. We have a separate page for Mac updates, here.

You can also setup Band-in-a-Box® to check for updates automatically! Head to the Preferences window in the program, and select "Automatically check for updates every [__] days" (choose your number).

Not sure which "build" you have? Help | About... will bring up a window that will show your exact version number!


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When a new Build comes out does it include all the previous Builds?
Let's say I'm at Build A, I never get around to installing "B", but "C" comes
out and I install it. Will "C" include everything I missed by not installing "B"? Thanks.

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Originally Posted By: SANDYAE
When a new Build comes out does it include all the previous Builds?
Let's say I'm at Build A, I never get around to installing "B", but "C" comes
out and I install it. Will "C" include everything I missed by not installing "B"? Thanks.

Good question. Generally speaking the latest build patch includes all previous updates. Unless specifically advised, you should not have to perform incremental updates.


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VideoTrack is right - the patch typically includes all previous patches for that version. You do not need to install previous version patches before the most recent one.

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Thanks, good to know for sure.
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I have one more question about updates. I just purchased FL Studio. It has a BIAB plugin. Lets say PG Music updates their plugin. If by installing the patch in BIAB will FL Studio automatically pick up the updated plugin or do I need to also re-install in FL Studio itself?

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The "Band-in-a-Box DAW VST Plugin" is updated along with the main Band-in-a-Box program, provided that you check that box in the patch installer (default=checked). You can also check the File | About dialog within the plugin and make sure it is the latest available version e.g. 2.12.9.


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Good day all,

My Mac has done a software update to macCatalina version 10.15.5

When trying to open BiaB, it states an update to the program is required for it to operate with the above Mac software. cry

My BiaB is version 2018, 267

Can anybody advise if there is an update available to assist in getting the BiaB operating again?

I updated the last from the site regarding my build number but didn't make any difference.

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Originally Posted By: Alex07
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My Mac has done a software update to macCatalina version 10.15.5

When trying to open BiaB, it states an update to the program is required for it to operate with the above Mac software. cry
My BiaB is version 2018, 267
Can anybody advise if there is an update available to assist in getting the BiaB operating again?...

You may also get more info from Mac users by posting your question in the Mac forum. Hope this helps.


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You can upgrade to BIAB 2020 for Mac. It’s 64-bit now, so you won’t have that problem. All your old songs will load.


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You can upgrade to BIAB 2020 for Mac. It’s 64-bit now, so you won’t have that problem. All your old songs will load.

I asked the Mac forum users to help the O/P to resolve the issue, so that may provide them with an answer.


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Yep, Mike gave the answer I did. Although I don’t use it much, I also have BIAB for Mac. The two versions - Windows and Mac - are supposed to be using the same code base now so they are getting closer in features, and the development time is shortening in between the release of the Windows version and the Mac version.


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Originally Posted By: Alex07
My Mac has done a software update to macCatalina version 10.15.5
When trying to open BiaB, it states an update to the program is required for it to operate with the above Mac software. cry
My BiaB is version 2018, 267
Can anybody advise if there is an update available to assist in getting the BiaB operating again?

The answer you require is here


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2018 is a 32 bit app. Like all other 32 bit apps, it cannot work in Catalina.

You will need to upgrade to BIAB 2020.


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We just posted a video on how to update to the latest patch on a Mac!



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Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!

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È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.

Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
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Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!

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Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music

Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:

BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation

Voilà, enjoy!

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Die deutsche Version Band-in-a-Box® 2025 für Windows ist ab sofort verfügbar!

Alle die bereits die englische Version von Band-in-a-Box und RealBand 2024 installiert haben, finden hier die Installationsdateien für das Sprachenupdate:

https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025.exe
https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025RB.exe

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