Band-in-a-Box 2022 Build 918 is available:

https://dl11.pgmusic.com/support/patch/bb2022_win_update_build918.exe

This includes DAW Plugin update to 4.3.26

Summary of changes for Build 918 (Feb 3)

  • Fixed:Bar Settings: Volume changes not working for MIDI tracks.
  • Fixed:Higher Banks patches were not displaying for Thru track.
  • Fixed:Audio Edit window might zoom extensively in when starting a new song.
  • Fixed:MIDI channels were not applied to tracks when importing MIDI files.
  • Fixed:Track names from imported MIDI files were not applied to track descriptions in the mixer.
  • Fixed:Vocal Synth vocalist selection was incorrect.
  • Fixed:Track Settings Dialog: Setting "Editable Audio" did not work for MIDI tracks, or RealTracks that were not generated yet.
  • Fixed:Dropping an audio file onto Audio Edit did not work for lower track range (Bass, Piano, Drums, etc).
  • Fixed:Auto-Generate Track Labels was not working for MIDI tracks on higher tracks (Utillity range).
  • Fixed:Auto-Generate Track Labels should choose "Drums" for MIDI tracks that are using channel 10.
  • Updated: Manuals and Help file
  • Fixed:StylePicker should only require rebuild after an update if the database is changed.
  • Updated: StylePicker misc. fixes. e.g. N/A appearing for some MultiDrum tracks in mixer.
  • Fixed:GM2 and Higher Bank patches were not displayed on the Mixer for some tracks.
  • Fixed:MIDI batch created wrong song files in wrong directory if there is no slash at end of the folder name.
  • Fixed:"Insert Silence" and "Delete" in the Audio Edit window did not work on RealTracks.
  • Fixed:MIDI Track Picker: "From Track" names were showing patch names instead of source track names.
  • Fixed:"Edit MIDI" sub-menu was missing from the track context menu.
  • Fixed:The Event List Editor window would not work with any track other than Melody or Soloist.
  • Fixed:Using the MicroChords dialog did not cause the song to regenerate.
  • Added: "Display dB Setting for Individual Tracks" setting added to the Global Song Override dialog.
  • Fixed:Harmony tracks might be out of sync with source RealTrack.
  • Fixed:Audio Edit window may be visually out of sync if using RealTracks on higher tracks (Utility range).
  • Fixed:Recording audio did not mute the region being recorded over (eg a punch-in).
  • Fixed:Piano track in MIDI Channel settings was restored to default if user set it to 8 or 9.
  • Fixed:"Select GM2 Patch..." track context menu item did not work for higher tracks (Utility range).
  • Fixed:Custom MIDI did not save in songs if on higher tracks (Utility range).
  • Fixed:Custom MIDI style tracks were not displayed in the automatic song memo.
  • Fixed:Playable RealTracks notes are deleted during song generation if on Melody or Soloist track.
  • Fixed:Main window is constrained to the dimensions of primary monitor if its resolution is smaller than the secondary monitor.
  • Added: "MIDI Channel" menu item added to Track Settings context menu.
  • Added: "MIDI Channel" setting added to Track Settings dialog.
  • Added: "Audio Transpose" setting added to Track Settings dialog.
  • Fixed:Access violation error when opening the RealDrums picker if using a small monitor.
  • Fixed:Possible "Cannot focus a disabled or invisible window." error when opening the MicroChords dialog.
  • Fixed:The automatic song memo did not include descriptions for Utility tracks.
  • Fixed:RealDrums RealCharts were not saved in exported MIDI files.


RealTracks

  • Fixed:_Tumba multidrums error
  • Improved: All 53 RealDrums that include stems now have embedded volume and pan settings for the stems that will make them sound similar to the original mix when loaded.
  • Fixed:Incorrectly named CajunZydeco RealDrums
  • Fixed: In the RealTracks picker, in most cases there should be a single number in the "Holds" column, unless the RealTracks is an A-B RealTrack with different holds for A & B
  • Fixed:Incorrect shots/holds were assigned to several RealTracks
  • Fixed:RT 3583 missing information in RT Picker
  • The following RealTracks have been improved with better riff selection and phrasing.
    RT3997:Organ, Rhythm BluesShuffleLHcomp Sw 130
    RT4003:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopRotaryHeld 130
    RT4007:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopRotaryHeld 95
    RT4011:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopRotaryHeld 65
    RT4036:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm OutlawHeldPlusTrem Ev 160
    RT4064:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockPowerStrum1 Ev 170
    RT4065:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockPowerStrum2 Ev 170
    RT4066:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockHiStrum Ev 170
    RT4067:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRockHiRiffs Ev 170
    RT4099:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRock1-noteBreakMid Ev 170
    RT4100:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernPopFastRock1-noteBreakLow Ev 170
    RT4069:Guitar, Electric, Soloist ChicagoBluesPat Sw 140
    RT4061:Guitar, Electric, Soloist NashvilleShuffleGrittyBrent Sw 110
    RT4056:Guitar, Electric, Soloist ModernCountryStraightGrittyBrent Ev 120
    RT4033:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryFunkyBrent Sw16 090
    RT4070:Harmonica, Soloist ChicagoGrittyBluesPat Sw 140
    RT4062:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist Bossa Ev 140
    RT4057:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryShuffleJohnny Sw 120
    RT3990:Guitar, Electric, Soloist JumpBluesPat Ev 165
    RT4072:Guitar, Electric, Soloist MemphisSlowBluesPat Ev 085
    RT3986:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RumbaBluesPat 120
    RT4073:Harmonica, BackgroundSoloist RockSlowGrittyPat Ev 110
    RT4074:Harmonica, BackgroundSoloist BluesRockGrittyShufflePat Sw 130
    RT4075:Harmonica, BackgroundSoloist RockFastGrittyPat Ev 140
    RT3969:Harmonica, BackgroundSoloist BluesFastRockNRollPat Ev 165
    RT4035:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm OutlawTwangyMuted Ev 160
    RT4104:Vocal, Rhythm Doo-WopPop8ths Ev 085
    RT3992:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JumpBluesKevin Sw 165
    RT4038:Guitar, Electric, Soloist OutlawCountryBrent Ev 160
    RT4055:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModernCountryStraightHighHeld Ev 120
    RT4068:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ChicagoBluesPat Sw 140
    RT3901:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RockNRollSoul128 Sw 085
    RT4051:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleRiff Sw 110
    RT3987:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RumbaBluesFastPat 150
    RT4043:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryCajun Ev 190
    RT4048:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvilleShuffleGritHeldBrent Sw 110
    RT4014:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopDistortedHiArpTrem Ev16 65
    RT4034:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm OutlawTwangyPhaser Ev 160
    RT4004:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopFunkySingle Ev16 130
    RT3918:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm ContradanceReelSlightSwing Sw16 120
    RT3991:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm RumbaBluesKevin Ev 120
    RT4031:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryFunkyHigh Sw16 090
    RT4033:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryFunkyBrent Sw16 090
    RT4006:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopSoulRiffs Ev16 130
    RT3989:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JumpBluesPat Ev 165
    RT4005:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopFunkyOctaves Ev16 130
    RT4008:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopHushMuted2noteAlt Ev16 95
    RT3998:Horn Section, Rhythm BluesShuffleChris Sw 130


DAW Plugin 4.3.26

  • Fixed:Entering chords in MicroChord dialog is not always working
  • Fixed:Default button in Render Settings dialog should only reset check boxes
  • Fixed:Preferences settings being changed automatically by plugin
  • Fixed:Plugin now generates style with utility tracks together
  • Fixed:Font selection lost when first opening the plugin
  • Fixed:Piano and Drums track were being swapped
  • Fixed:Plugin scrolling to last page with tracks when window opens
  • Fixed:Plugin crashes when undoing added tracks with identical names
  • Fixed:Utility tracks store custom track data like style tracks
  • Fixed:Importing external wav/midi file not working
  • Fixed:Cannot generate RT on audio track
  • Fixed:'3' in slash chord does not work
  • Fixed:Setting custom track does not delete previous track data
  • Fixed:Enabling Style Mix did not allow it to be generated
  • Fixed:Nashville notation display issues
  • Fixed:Trying to generate a single style tracks generated all style tracks
  • Fixed:Generating "All Ungenerated Tracks" will generate Style Mix even if it is disabled
  • Fixed:Chord Sheet resizes when adding/removing secondary chord display
  • Fixed:Setting tempo percentage change in bar settings dialog was not working correctly
  • Fixed:Playing midi progression while DAW plays showed error message when stopped
  • Fixed:Starting DAW playback should stop playback in the plugin if sync is on
  • Fixed:Highlighted cell is still shown after playback is stopped when "Highlight DAW Bars = Only During playback"
  • Fixed:Generating all but master (master disabled) does them one at a time
  • Fixed:micro chords should work exactly like in BIAB
  • Fixed:Cannot enter "(Blues)" chord
  • Fixed:Buzzing sound when playing tracks in plugin while DAW is running (Sync is off)
  • Added: Style Mix volume button now shows volumes for all tracks (Master volume button)



Summary of changes for Build 914 (Dec 30)

  • Fixed: Possible crash in RealTracks Picker when clicking on buttons.
  • Fixed: Possible crash when picking a style if song is currently playing.
  • Fixed: Frozen state not saved in songs for some tracks.
  • Added: "Delete all notes in From/Thru range of selected area" menu item added to Notation window.
  • Fixed: Copy/Move tracks might fail for some songs.
  • Fixed: A generated MIDI Soloist would be incomplete during the first playback.
  • Fixed: Mute Melody in Middle Choruses setting in Soloist dialog did not work.
  • Fixed: The RealTracks name should be preserved if editing audio.
  • Fixed: Issues with using Playable RealTracks in the Notation Window.


DAW Plugin 4.2.8

  • Fixed: Secondary chord display should be coloured grey
  • Fixed: Transpose to minor key not working correctly
  • Fixed: Changing key without transposing not working correctly
  • Fixed: Audio RC should play if midi is not sent.
  • Fixed: Chord Theory options are not transposing to current key
  • Fixed: Select... buttons changed colour when clicked
  • Fixed: Plugin shows message saying track was not generated even though it was
  • Fixed: Localization bugs
  • Added: Arrows to move to next beat/bar in Chord Settings Dialog have been updated so that Left-click will move 1 beat, and Right-click will move 2 beats.


DAW Plugin 4.1.7

  • Fixed: Changing language removes selected key
  • Fixed: Changing language should not change save state
  • Fixed: Changing language with custom tracks will remove them
  • Fixed: Re-word preferences settings to fit new design
  • Fixed: GENERATE button causes crash if clicked when plugin is empty
  • Fixed: Volume slider not working on midi tracks
  • Added: Option in preferences to set "Action for Generate Button"
  • Added: Option in preferences to "Send MIDI Data to Embedded Synth"
  • Added: Newly saved progression should replace older one with identical name


Summary of changes for Build 912 (Dec 16)

Playable RealTracks:
  • Added: Playable RealTracks now has a patch (sound) automatically installed for every RealTracks.


Multiriff dialog:
  • Added: Silence checkbox, and then precise regions of silence will be generated, for arranging purposes, or to clean up an awkward section
  • Added: [x] button added to easily clear an alternate realtracks
  • Improved: Precise ranges will be generated (unless "lead-in" or "Extra Beat" is selected and the generation is 2 bars or longer, or range isn't bar boundaries)
  • Improved: Snap-to-Bar button improved
  • Fixed: Playable RealTracks preserved when tracks are deleted by style changes, or disabling style, or using MultiRiff


  • Fixed: The MultiRiff window gets stuck behind the main window when starting playback if using the visual metronome.
  • Fixed: Possible crash if re-selecting drum stems.
  • Fixed: Possible crash if opening a song with Bar Based lyrics after using a previous song with Bar Based lyrics.
  • Fixed: Crash when using "Choose styles similar to current" menu item.
  • Fixed: Possible crash when loading songs that contain line-based lyrics.
  • Fixed: "From Track" resets to Bass sometimes in the MIDI Track Picker.
  • Fixed: Using "M" to access MicroChords dialog advances to the next chord cell.
  • Added: "Import MusicXML File" menu item added to File > Import.
  • Fixed: Drum stems displaying wrong name in Mixer after selecting a different RealDrums style.
  • Fixed: Playable RealTracks notes deleted from song when saving if on Melody or Soloist tracks.
  • Fixed: Issues with MIDI output.
  • Fixed: Mixer does not update after using Copy/Move tracks.
  • Fixed: Failure to import MP3 files.
  • Fixed: Some tracks were not freezable.
  • Added: Playable RealTracks editing features are now available in the Notation window.
  • Added: "Choose a different plugin..." menu item added to Playable RealTracks menu in Piano Roll.
  • Fixed: Several "Playable RealTracks" were playing in the wrong octave.
  • Fixed: RT4005 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ModPopFunkyOctaves Ev16 130 - DI version played double-time
  • Improved: RT4058 Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryWaltzJohnny Sw 110 (better riff selection)
  • Improved: RT3956 Bass, Synth WarmHugHeld 65 (better riff selection)
  • Improved: RT3957 Bass, Synth DramaPianoOctaves 65 (better riff selection)
  • Improved: RT3988 Guitar, Electric, Soloist RumbaBluesFastPat 150 (Better riff selection)
  • Improved: RT3985 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RumbaBluesPat 120 (Better riff selection)
  • Improved: RT4098 Accordion, Soloist ZydecoJeff Ev 190 (Better riff selection)
  • Updated: StylePicker, documentation updates.


Summary of changes for Build 908 (Dec 9)

  • Fixed: Choosing a new style would delete Melody and/or Soloist track MIDI data.
  • Fixed: Issues with using P key in the chord sheet.
  • Fixed: MicroChords not showing on chord sheet if there is only 1 chord on sub-beat 1.
  • Fixed: List loses focus in RealDrums Picker when using arrow keys or resizing window.
  • Added: RealDrums Picker can be filtered by "stems".
  • Added: RealTracks Picker can be filtered by "playable".
  • Added: Two new blank 16th Utility styles.




Summary of changes for Build 907

  • Fixed: Newer RealTracks do not appear correctly in RealTracks Picker for localized versions.
  • Added: Specific drum stems can be selected in the RealDrums Picker.
  • Added: Track settings: Confirmation added for adding drums to a non drums track.
  • Added: Track settings: Summary text now copyable, so you can paste it into a custom track description.
  • Added: Track settings: RePlay button added, and Play Button now always regenerates.
  • Added: Loading style demos from StylePicker now show full menus for Songs with Vocals, if more than one is available.
  • Added: Loading style demos from chord sheet now show full menus for song demos if more than one is available.
  • Added: MicroChords now have option to display the MicroChords as bar lyrics (and on BigLyrics Window). This is useful to view motif patterns like x,xx .
  • Updated: Manuals, help file updates.



Summary of changes for Build 906 (Dec 6)

  • Fixed: Freeze all button asked user about non-freezable tracks.
  • Fixed: It was not possible to select RealDrums from the Track Settings dialog.
  • Fixed: Mixer should be open with all tracks when booting with factory settings.
  • Fixed: Choosing Drums for track type did not play MIDI events on channel 10.
  • Fixed: RealTracks Picker takes a very long to open or sort if sorted by Holds number.
  • Fixed: Re-enabling Playable RealTracks required clicking the button twice.
  • Fixed: Playable RealTracks mute region event was limited to 136 bars (4/4).
  • Fixed: Some Playable RealTracks gave an error when selected.
  • Fixed: Error when generating RealDrums Stems might occur on some computers.
  • Updated: Songs with Vocals StylePicker categories.

Andrew
PG Music Inc.