Is there a drumpak I maybe do not have (happy to buy) that has specific 50's and 60's drums?
I've been through the Real Drums in BIAB, and there are some that are, well, passable, but not really there, so I thought there might be some I could buy from PG?
Thanks
EDIT: There are a couple of slow 50's type ones, but I am looking for up tempo Rock and Roll.
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.
Thanks, yes I'd already been there. But nothing in the comments about the packs...it's why I was asking if someone knows there ARE some and in which pack they would be. Only need about three or four to be honest, as long as they are genuine 50's rock and roll beats.
I've been looking for MIDI Drum packs (maybe to use with Addictive Drums) as well, outside of BIAB, as in non-BIAB, and the cupboard is pretty much bare there as well!
Hmmm. My search for 'rock roll' only gave a list of 5 items. Yes, it seems to be fairly sparse in that area.
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.
Why not look for a style using a song to search for a style with similar to the drums styles you want. Then continue from there. There are many styles that go by different naming for example Surfing, or various country or rock styles rather than “Rock and Roll”. A drum style maybe close but not what you want then go to the drum track right click and use the RealDrums quick list. This offers a heap more ways to configure your drums. You should come very close to what you need.
HP i7-4770 16GB 1TB SSD, Win 10 Home, Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen, Launchkey 61, Maton CW80, Telecaster, Ovation Elite TX, Yamaha Pacifica 612 BB 2022(912) RB 2022(2), CakeWalk, Reaper 6, Audacity, Melodyne 5 Editor, Izotope Music Production Suite 4.1
+1 on that! There are few RDs that have that 60s vibe although Rock, Pop, Surf, and Nashville etc can give up some that will possibly do. Some however use far too much of that "sloshy" open hihat. A friend of mine, clued up on midi, has tried several times to make me drum tracks like the 60s records had. Whilst they were probably technically correct, they were essentially lifeless even with what he calls Humanising. One for the Wishlist? Bests Ian
Old Guys Rule.The older I get,the better I was! BB2023 ULTRA, 1013, Win 7 and 10
I've been looking for MIDI Drum packs (maybe to use with Addictive Drums) as well, outside of BIAB, as in non-BIAB, and the cupboard is pretty much bare there as well!
They have a ton of MIDI drum loops and they all work very well in Addictive Drums. Groovemonkee loops come with many drum maps so you can use Addictive Drums in its native map or you can use it in GM drum mode. Be sure to listen to the demos. For instance some in the Blues Rock set can be used for 50's music.
Good luck.
Back in my day the only time we started panic buying was when the bartender shouted "last call"!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
I've been looking for MIDI Drum packs (maybe to use with Addictive Drums) as well, outside of BIAB, as in non-BIAB, and the cupboard is pretty much bare there as well!
They have a ton of MIDI drum loops and they all work very well in Addictive Drums. Groovemonkee loops come with many drum maps so you can use Addictive Drums in its native map or you can use it in GM drum mode. Be sure to listen to the demos. For instance some in the Blues Rock set can be used for 50's music.
Good luck.
Thanks, but I have the full Groove Monkee library (the Mega Pack) and there is not really a lot there and I do not have the time to sift through thousands of beats because most would not be named close enough to warrant jumping to, meaning a forensic approach to trying every beat!!
It is a genre (upbeat swing/straight rock and roll) I thought for sure PG would have covered, but unfortunately not all 50's/60's is slow doo-wop
Might just have to resort to doing as suggested above and simply inspect every style in the rock and pop genres
I tend to mainly use RealDrums as I said earlier. There are just so many options. I agree the Ride is a bit too heavy for my taste. With the stems option, in so styles it is possible to reduce the overhead and room mics making things a little better. If you put the stems into a DAW it is possible to filter a bit.
If you look for “Rock and Roll” in RealDrums you will be limited but there are many more options.
I also have Addictive Drums (as well as several other midi drums). Once again a heap of choice if you look and in ADdict Drums it is very easy to manipulate stuff. AD also have MIDI packs dedicated to 50s and 60s. Most other Midi Drum VSTi programs offer a lot of flexibility and good sound.
Tony
HP i7-4770 16GB 1TB SSD, Win 10 Home, Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen, Launchkey 61, Maton CW80, Telecaster, Ovation Elite TX, Yamaha Pacifica 612 BB 2022(912) RB 2022(2), CakeWalk, Reaper 6, Audacity, Melodyne 5 Editor, Izotope Music Production Suite 4.1
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.
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!
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.
One of our representatives will be happy to help you over the phone. Our hours of operation are from
6:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8) Monday thru Friday, and 8:00AM to 4:00PM PST Saturday. We are closed Sunday. You can also send us your questions via email.
One of our representatives will be happy to help you on our Live Chat or by email. Our hours of operation are from
6:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8) Monday thru Friday; 8:00AM to 4:00PM PST (GMT -8) Saturday; Closed Sunday.
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean