PG Music Home Forums PG Music Product Forums Band-in-a-Box for Windows aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly [Resolved]

Index

Print Thread

Go To

aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly [Resolved] #619388 10/17/20 01:07 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 282 Sydney, Australia berntd OP Apprentice
OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 282 Sydney, Australia	Hello I have C C+ F ina song. But the C+ is no different to the C. Does BIAB ignore the + or aug? Or this is a setting somewhere that I need to change? The style is _DIXIEMED Edit: Style is _DIXIMED Regards Bernt Last edited by berntd; 10/17/20 02:53 PM. Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619395 10/17/20 02:54 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,137 Melbourne, Australia AudioTrack Veteran
AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,137 Melbourne, Australia	Presuming you meant _DIXIMED (only one 'E') then I just tried it and the augmented C plays for me, both audibly and visually in the score. Any chance that your tracks re frozen? Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) 2020-10-17_23-52-39.jpg (206.42 KB, 156 downloads) BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619401 10/17/20 03:53 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,671 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,671 Australia	Berntd, Here are a couple of things to check that could stop the augmented chord playing. See the image below. These are found in "Song Settings" -- right-click on the chordsheet and select "Song Settings" from the menu. 1. Make sure that "Natural Arrangement" (#2 on image) is DISABLED for the song. 2. Make sure that "Force Simple Arrangement" (#1 on image) is activated. These changes will set BIAB play the chords as entered. Regards, Noel Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) force simple arrangement.JPG (60.29 KB, 150 downloads) MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619468 10/17/20 03:44 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 282 Sydney, Australia berntd OP Apprentice
OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 282 Sydney, Australia	Hello, Thanks for that. Force song to simple arrangements does not fix it. It does change the arrangement though in other ways. What seems to fix it is the Natural arrangement option. I changed it from "As per options" to "Disabled for this song" I have attached the difference in arrangements. Regards Bernt Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) Aug chord natural set to as per options.PNG (191.92 KB, 139 downloads) Aug chord natural set to disabled for this song.PNG (213.15 KB, 138 downloads) Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619469 10/17/20 03:54 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,137 Melbourne, Australia AudioTrack Veteran
AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,137 Melbourne, Australia	Glad you got it going. I never use Natural Arrangement. It dumbs everything down. It's permanently disabled on my system. BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619470 10/17/20 04:00 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,657 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,657 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	Yes, as VideoTrack mentions, you have the option to turn it off globally. I do use Natural Arrangement sometimes because it can sound good on some songs, but not on songs where I want to hear specific upper extensions of chords. So, experiment. BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619471 10/17/20 04:11 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,671 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 20,671 Australia	Like Videotrack, I have Natural Arrangement permanently off on my system to. I prefer BIAB to play the chords exactly as I put them in. If the "Force simple arrangement" is off, this will stop BIAB playing 7th chords in place of majors (I think that this is its main purpose). Glad you got it working! Noel my latest song: Jackson, The Wayward Wind MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2026 audios on Soundcloud

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly AudioTrack #619473 10/17/20 05:09 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 282 Sydney, Australia berntd OP Apprentice
OP berntd Apprentice Joined: May 2019 Posts: 282 Sydney, Australia	Originally Posted By: VideoTrack Glad you got it going. I never use Natural Arrangement. It dumbs everything down. It's permanently disabled on my system. Interesting. I am not even sure what exactly it means. Band in a Box Latest: ULTRA 2020 (734) on Win 10 And: MEGA 2020 (720) on Windows 7

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619474 10/17/20 05:30 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,657 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,657 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	It’s hard to explain because we users do not know exactly what it does. That’s why I try a song with and without. If you ask a specific question, we might be able to answer. BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619631 10/19/20 09:08 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,250 WEST MIDLANDS, UK sixchannel Veteran
sixchannel Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,250 WEST MIDLANDS, UK	Never understood why it was created as an option. Why input the chords you want only for BB to ignore them and play a 'dumbed down' simplified version? If I want C - Am - F - G7 thats what I'll type. Bests Ian Old Guys Rule.The older I get,the better I was! BB2023 ULTRA, 1013, Win 7 and 10 ALL TRACKS - https://app.box.com/s/501rnzrbadng1elvi45hbf7y08kl5oxp SOUNDCLOUD-tracks using BB- http://soundcloud.com/sixchannel Videos- https://youtube.com/user/Sixchannel1

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly sixchannel #619643 10/19/20 11:54 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,137 Melbourne, Australia AudioTrack Veteran
AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 21,137 Melbourne, Australia	That's my take also. If I want an augmented chord, or a 7th or a 9th, that's what I ask for. If I didn't want them, I simply wouldn't ask for them BIAB & RB2026 Win.(Audiophile), Windows 10 Pro & Windows 11, Cakewalk Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Session Keys Grand S & Electric R, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M, Pioneer Active Monitors.

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly AudioTrack #619646 10/19/20 12:40 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 25,016 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 25,016 Hamlin NY	Originally Posted By: VideoTrack That's my take also. If I want an augmented chord, or a 7th or a 9th, that's what I ask for. If I didn't want them, I simply wouldn't ask for them Same here! Life is short so make sure you spend as much time as possible on the Internet arguing with strangers. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619651 10/19/20 01:50 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,657 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,657 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	I admit I don’t know for sure but if you enter standard chord progressions, Natural Arrangement is not a factor. C Am F G7 always had BIAB playing things like Cmaj7 Am7 F7 G7b9 just because BIAB always used AI to ‘jazz it up’ unless you specifically said not to and used a very simple style. No, where Natural Arrangement makes changes is if you enter more complex upper extensions like C13(#11) Am11 F13b9 G13sus. It’s very likely the RealTracks that were recorded by the artists did not play this exact progression. Yes, BIAB could play those chords but most keyboard and guitar players would simplify it. That’s what I think Natural Arrangement does. I think... BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619799 10/20/20 02:59 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 2,746 Gulf Of Mexico As Of Late Planobilly Veteran
Planobilly Veteran Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 2,746 Gulf Of Mexico As Of Late	I have found lately that certain instruments like steel do not always play the chord all other instruments are playing. Every chord I used, in the key of E major, was in key except a F#major. I had to mute out all the one bar F# major chords for the steel. Perhaps that one bar could be changed in Melodyne...I did not try. Just fire the steel player and get someone who can play...lol There are many seriously irritating things about BIAB. Cheers, Billy www.talking-about-ai.com

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619846 10/20/20 10:22 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 274 UK WendyM Apprentice
WendyM Apprentice Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 274 UK	Yes but I still love it. Xxx BiaB2022PLUS,927. every extras pack I can find ;-),Sonar7XL,Win 10

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly WendyM #619865 10/21/20 02:59 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 25,016 Hamlin NY MarioD Veteran
MarioD Veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 25,016 Hamlin NY	Originally Posted By: WendyM Yes but I still love it. Xxx It is ironic that this software with so many "seriously irritating things" and in some areas so far behind today's competition that it still is our favorite software. Life is short so make sure you spend as much time as possible on the Internet arguing with strangers. 64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly MarioD #619909 10/21/20 07:01 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,657 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,657 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	Originally Posted By: MarioD Originally Posted By: WendyM Yes but I still love it. Xxx It is ironic that this software with so many "seriously irritating things" and in some areas so far behind today's competition that it still is our favorite software. Both right! I remain curious if any of you agree with my assessment of how Natural Arrangement applies, a few posts above. BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Fender Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: aug or + chords do not seem to play correctly berntd #619946 10/21/20 11:04 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,250 WEST MIDLANDS, UK sixchannel Veteran
sixchannel Veteran Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,250 WEST MIDLANDS, UK	Matt, I think you have it. Ch I have NA turned off. If the RT can't or won't play what I ask,and I rarely go to 'Jazz' chords, I try a few alternatives. What I find curious however is when I've finished entering a series of quite 'normal' chords I often get a yellow box come up saying X percentage are fancy chords and consider NA. If I've purposely turned it off in Options,why flag it? Bests Ian Old Guys Rule.The older I get,the better I was! BB2023 ULTRA, 1013, Win 7 and 10 ALL TRACKS - https://app.box.com/s/501rnzrbadng1elvi45hbf7y08kl5oxp SOUNDCLOUD-tracks using BB- http://soundcloud.com/sixchannel Videos- https://youtube.com/user/Sixchannel1

Go To

Moderated by Andrew - PG Music, Callie - PG Music, Catherine, Jeff Yankauer, PeterGannon, pgmoderation

Link Copied to Clipboard

ChatPG

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.

PG Music News

July 06, 2026

Peter Gannon Talks Band-in-a-Box with zplane

zplane recently interviewed Peter Gannon, the founder and creator of Band-in-a-Box, about the software's early days, what sets it apart from AI, how zplane's audio algorithms are used in Band-in-a-Box, and more!

Special thanks to the team at zplane for their continued support.

Check out the full interview here: https://products.zplane.de/blog/peter-gannon-interview-pg-music

May 31, 2026

Last Chance! The Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® Special Ends Today (May 31, 2026) at 11:59pm PDT!

Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PDT today!

We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!

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 amazing new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. View the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to transcribe an entire track or transcribe specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®.

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, and much more!

Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Mac® to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!

Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac 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!

May 19, 2026

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Special Offers Extended Until May 31st!

Good news- we've extended our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® special offers until May 31, 2026!

Band-in-a-Box® 2026 is packed 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 transcribe 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, and much more!

There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®.

When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PDT on May 31st, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.

Check out the Band-in-a-Box® for Mac packages page to find the best package for you.

May 15, 2026

Holiday Weekend Hours

It's Victoria Day Long Weekend in Canada. Our Customer Service hours are:

Saturday, May 16: Closed
Sunday, May 17: Closed
Monday, May 18: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 19th!

May 15, 2026

Today's the Last Day of the Band-in-a-Box 2026® for Mac Special!

Order before 11:59pm PDT today (May 15, 2026) to save up to 50% off your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® upgrade and receive a FREE Bonus PAK loaded with great new Add-ons to use with this new version!

Don't wait - order today!

Check out all the new features in the redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!

May 13, 2026

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!

Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® today for as little as $49! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all available purchase options.

Learn more about the Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK here.

If you have any questions about which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We're here to help!

May 13, 2026

202 New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2026!

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!

More News