My guess is the plugin is not including the first two bars since Band-in-a-Box always allows two bars of time for the count-in.

Some DAWs have the ability to set the location of bar 1 for a song project. When using the plugin try setting the bar line for two empty bars prior to bar 1.


Jim Fogle - 2025 BiaB (Build 1128) RB (Build 5) - Ultra+ PAK
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