|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
Install Pre-Release SWS Extensions https://www.sws-extension.org/download/pre-release/file1 = "E:\\bb\\RealTracks\\Bass, Electric, BritInvasion Ev 120\\BS1691.wma"
wma_source1 = reaper.PCM_Source_CreateFromFile(file1)
track1 = reaper.CF_CreatePreview(wma_source1)
reaper.CF_Preview_SetValue(track1, "D_VOLUME", 1)
reaper.CF_Preview_SetValue(track1, "D_POSITION", 4)
reaper.CF_Preview_SetValue(track1, "D_PITCH", 2)
reaper.CF_Preview_SetValue(track1, "D_PLAYRATE", 1)
reaper.CF_Preview_SetValue(track1, "B_PPITCH", 1)
reaper.CF_Preview_Play(track1)
retval, current_pos = reaper.CF_Preview_GetValue(track1, "D_POSITION") This should work to play the sections the same way I demonstrated with a Video Here It's the same now how the Plugin inserts all the sections and Reaper plays them back yet it will be using the source files direct without loading into a Reaper track, you will have virtual tracks. So you load all the track data for the chosen style, When a chord is entered it will look for a chord section for each track from a source file, The CF_Preview_GetValue(track1, "D_POSITION") will get the current play position in the file until that chord ends it will then play another section with the same chord or until user changes chords. You can reaper.CF_Preview_Stop(track1) or reaper.CF_Preview_StopAll() I used defer: reaper.defer(function)
Adds code to be called back by REAPER. Used to create persistent ReaScripts that continue to run and respond to input, while the user does other tasks. Identical to runloop().
Note that no undo point will be automatically created when the script finishes, unless you create it explicitly.
You can try it this way using the Reaper C++ API and later you maybe able to get the BBvst to do it all allowing the BBPluginStandalone to be used ? https://www.extremraym.com/cloud/reascript-doc/#CF_CreatePreviewhttps://www.extremraym.com/cloud/reascript-doc/search CF_Preview The preview object is automatically destroyed at the end of a defer cycle if at least one of these conditions are met:
- playback finished
- playback was not started using CF_Preview_Play
- the output track no longer exists)", },
{ APIFUNC(CF_Preview_GetValue), "bool", "CF_Preview*,const char*,double*", "preview,name,valueOut", R"(Supported attributes:
B_LOOP seek to the beginning when reaching the end of the source
B_PPITCH preserve pitch when changing playback rate
D_FADEINLEN lenght in seconds of playback fade in
D_FADEOUTLEN lenght in seconds of playback fade out
D_LENGTH (read only) length of the source * playback rate
D_MEASUREALIGN >0 = wait until the next bar before starting playback (note: this causes playback to silently continue when project is paused and previewing through a track)
D_PAN playback pan
D_PITCH pitch adjustment in semitones
D_PLAYRATE playback rate
D_POSITION current playback position
D_VOLUME playback volume
I_OUTCHAN first hardware output channel (&1024=mono, reads -1 when playing through a track, see CF_Preview_SetOutputTrack)
I_PITCHMODE highest 16 bits=pitch shift mode (see EnumPitchShiftModes), lower 16 bits=pitch shift submode (see EnumPitchShiftSubModes))", },
{ APIFUNC(CF_Preview_GetPeak), "bool", "CF_Preview*,int,double*", "preview,channel,peakvolOut", "Read peak volume for channel 0 or 1. Only available when outputting to a hardware output (not through a track).", },
{ APIFUNC(CF_Preview_SetValue), "bool", "CF_Preview*,const char*,double", "preview,name,newValue", "See CF_Preview_GetValue.", },
{ APIFUNC(CF_Preview_SetOutputTrack), "bool", "CF_Preview*,ReaProject*,MediaTrack*", "preview,project,track", "", },
{ APIFUNC(CF_Preview_Play), "bool", "CF_Preview*", "preview", "Start playback of the configured preview object.", },
{ APIFUNC(CF_Preview_Stop), "bool", "CF_Preview*", "preview", "Stop and destroy a preview object.", },
{ APIFUNC(CF_Preview_StopAll), "void", "", "", "Stop and destroy all currently active preview objects.", },
{ NULL, } // denote end of table
};
Last edited by musocity; 01/01/24 11:24 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
Using the D_FADEINLEN & D_FADEOUTLEN you can get it seamless to loop the same section or play into a new section.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
Live-Arranger-CF_Preview-3.mp4 This just works and I don't know how to get it not to work ? This is the recorded video of the script CF_Preview_Play Bass and Drums from above syncing to the original track sections ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=26838&filename=Reaper-CF_Preview-Sync-3.png)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
Musocity, the above is one of the best tip descriptions you have made. Great visual step-by-step instructions. That's from another post but I will try and do a simplified easy to understand version here. When you choose a Style in Biab and generate it will read all the XT2 ST2 files for the RTs in that Style from the Soloists folder. These contain all the solo and chord data for the RC, SMT & RT source files in the RealTracks folder. ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=26855&filename=Biab-Style-Track-Data-XT2-ST2.png) The Live Arranger will work the same way, you set the Style, tempo and Key, you can also change these during the performance with keyswitches from the presets (Style Key Tempo), when the user inputs a C chord and is in the Play Mode it will scan the data for a C chord section in the source files and start playing the file from the position "value" of the C chord in the source file, when the bars of that chord have played out it will have another from another section of the files lined up to play. reaper.CF_Preview_SetValue(track1, "D_POSITION", 4) If the source file is transposed 2 semitones reaper.CF_Preview_SetValue(track1, "D_PITCH", 2) If the source file bpm is 110 and it needs to playback @ 120 then the playrate is changed reaper.CF_Preview_SetValue(track1, "D_PLAYRATE", 1.090909) Once the values are set that file section is played reaper.CF_Preview_Play(track1) It's doing this at the same time for each track in the Style as I showed in the video above playing different sections with the Bass and Drums. So as the user changes a chord it will instantly play all tracks from their required section from within the RT source files. The Drums will follow the part A or B inputted by the user, this will say whether to play an A or B or A ending or B ending section of a RT. I could make this all up myself to use Biab RTs RDs with Reaper but I would have to map out all the RTs to chord data file. I would rather see PG do this as they already have all this data mapped out in the XT2 ST2. Reaper will playback the Win Mac compressed formats wma & m4a the same with the BBPlugin now works in Reaper playing the source files direct. Please post any feedback how you think it should work and any keyswitches you think it would need to perform Live. I don't play keyboard, I'm not a musician so I'm at a lost to know exactly what you would need ? This is an old one I made for Reaper that used the existing track regions to access different chord sections : ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=26856&filename=Region-Chord-Player.png)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
Here's some info from a wishlist post. Random arranger keyboard video for reference: You can see right hand obviously plays a melody with a pre-selected instrument patch. A style is pre-selected on the keyboard for the accompaniment (similar to how we audition and select styles in BB). The keyboard has a row of buttons to start/stop the accompaniment, to switch between A/B/C/D variations, to increase/decrease tempo, and there may also be special Intro/Outro variations (with predefined chords based on a key) and drum fills that can be triggered and well as rests. To recreate a similar set of features, it could either be built somewhere into BB or perhaps as a standalone app. Before live playing, the following settings could be adjusted: * Tempo * Select style (existing BB popup window) * Mixer (solo/mute/select track/erase track - reuse from BB) * Choose instrument (MIDI patch or an external plugin such as Komplete or Arturia V-Collection or Spitfire) * Choose split point (which is the lowest note that will play a note instead of being recognized as a chord) Prominent buttons in the interface which can be clicked and linked to computer keyboard shortcuts and also MIDI controller buttons (CC mapping) Buttons and possible keyboard shortcuts: * Tempo Up (A) / Down (Z) / Default Recommended Tempo for style (Q or A+Z together) * Play/Pause (SPACE) * Drum Fill (X) * Variation A (1) / B (2) / C (3) / D (4), etc where applicable for multi-styles * Bass vol increment (D) / decrement (C) * Piano vol increment (F) / decrement (V) * Drums vol increment (G) / decrement (B) * Strings vol increment (H) / decrement (N) * Guitar vol increment (J) / decrement (M) Don't read into the keyboard shortcut letters too much, it's more about their relative positions next to each other (i.e. A + Z, D + C are like Up/Down buttons). Perhaps before playing live, users must click a Generate button after selecting a new style. This could generate various temporary WAV files for each real track with every possible chord and variation. Percussive tracks would of course be easier/different. When playing live and you press G+C+E keys on the left side of your MIDI (musical) keyboard, the program would intelligently find the pre-generated section for each real track for the current variation where a C/G and play that instantly (at the next 16th of a bar, now possible with BB 2022). Inspiration for other features/settings could come from analyzing Yamaha/Roland keyboards further. If this were a separate feature I'd honestly pay a one-time extra $40 or $50 for it. If PG-Music wishes, I could mock up a simple UI design for it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,986
PG Music Developer
|
|
PG Music Developer
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 1,986 |
Doesn't the Conductor Window in BBW already let you go to specific sections during playback by pressing buttons? (and the transitions in BBW seem smooth if setting the "Mode (when to do action)" properly).
Last edited by Jeff Yankauer; 01/04/24 05:36 PM.
Jeff Yankauer
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
I could never get that to work with QWERTY or the midi keyboard input, the GoTo Section works but that's jerky.
If it works seamlessly like Reaper's smooth seek you could use the Midi Chord Input detection (Windows > MIDI Chord Detection)
to go to any chord section but having only 255 bars, chords and variations would be limited when you first generate up.
That's why with userstracks you need more SGUs to give variation because of the 255 limit.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
This is a post by the creator cfillion Use a section source to specify playback start/end time or reverse: local source = reaper.PCM_Source_CreateFromFile(file)
local section = reaper.PCM_Source_CreateFromType('SECTION')
reaper.CF_PCM_Source_SetSectionInfo(section, source, ...)
reaper.PCM_Source_Destroy(source)
local preview = reaper.CF_CreatePreview(section)
reaper.PCM_Source_Destroy(section)
reaper.CF_Preview_SetOutputTrack(preview, nil, track)
reaper.CF_Preview_Play(preview) -- after configuring the previewreaper.CF_PCM_Source_SetSectionInfo(PCM_source section, PCM_source source, number offset, number length, boolean reverse)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
In the demo script it will load the 1 wma from the RT source files and instantly seek to any chord within it, this just seems to be making things so easy for you thanks to Christian Fillion a fellow Canadian.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 32
Enthusiast
|
|
Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 32 |
Very interesting. Thank you for your creative and hard work.
Is it possible to do a version for Studio One users?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
It's very hard to get any information on Studio One scripting. If you can ask in the Presonus forums you might find someone with information that can help, as here: Studio One Section Transfer You have the Arranger Mode and you have midi chord input detection so creating a script to go to a section (chord) when you input a chord should be possible in Studio One as I have demonstrated in this Reaper Video. You could just use the BBPlugin/s in S1 to generate up all the chord sections you will be using that will correspond to the arranger sections. You can set the arranger sections to Loop so the chord keeps playing until you change chords. Two or more BBPlugin can be used to get more material/chords as you can set Plugin 2 to start on another bar over the 255 limit. When they get the RT source tracks playing direct in the BBPlugin this will be very quick to do. So yes I think post this in the Presonus forum an see if anyone comes back with scripting info on how this may be accomplished. Lawrence used to be the goto guy but I don't see him around anymore.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
This also allows the BBPlugin to play back the "Bass - 1255 Bass, Electric, PopShiningA-B Ev 120.di" track files direct inside the Plugin and follow any varying tempo map as in the demo script you can seek instantly and change the playback rate on the fly. ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=26956&filename=VST6-Play-Direct-CF_Preview.png)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
For the ReaImGUI
Install reapack.com/ > In Reaper menu Extensions > Reapack > Browse packages.. in Filter paste js_ReaScriptAPI
right click > Install > Apply
for reaper.JS_Dialog_BrowseForOpenFiles
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
Using Reaper will allow you to track out the Live Arranger session if need be, that let's you keep arrangements/progression/ideas you come up with on the fly rather than having to type chords in, generate and try.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
From the main Biab forum: Thanks! We are also still working on direct-play for the plugin, which would be a big step for the plugin (all DAWS including Reaper). The Live Arranger idea is great, and hopefully applicable to many DAWS. That will be good if you get the files playing direct inside the plugin, this allowing the plugin to work as a Live Arranger also and being able to record the track's data that was played and then playback or send/transfer/render into the DAW if need be.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,673
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,673 |
I noticed in some of the videos, some apparent 'glitches' in the sound. Do you know if these are artifacts of the faster generation and arranger behaviour, or if they're glitches in the recording?
Are you aware of any hardware controller for managing the arranger, that could be set up similar to the main live controls of arranger keyboards? If not, do you think there may be some mileage in creating one? Electronics and software are my game, so I wonder if there's an opportunity to produce something, though at my age I'd need to think how such a thing might live on beyond me.
Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11
BIAB2026 Audiophile, a bunch of other software.
Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts
.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,110 |
In the Reaper Arranger video it had glitches from screen recording software and trying to capture the video and audio at the same time with the onboard audio device as well as too many other things running at the time, if you try Reaper with the BBPlugin and smooth seek enabled in the prefs/audio/seeking while you play Reaper back with the BBPlugin following then click on another bar and it will go there smoothly.
The Arranger script I made simply works by reading the midi chord input and going to a random chord region of the selected color and loop it until another chord is entered it will then to that chord/color region.
You can set smooth seek to change on next marker or next bar/s.
You should try out the smooth seek using the BBPlugin and you will see how well it works you won't get any glitches.
Just generate up all the chords you need 4 or more bars long for each chord.
If you use 2 BBPlugins you can have all the blue and blue ending in BBPlugin 1 and all the green and green ending in BBPlugin 2 and Plugin 2 is set to sync start on the bar after BBPlugin 1 ends.
You can drag the C7 out into Reaper to get the chord markers, drag the BBPlugin 1 C7 to first bar and BBPlugin 2 C7 to where it starts.
That new RT RD Ketron Event keyboard uses an OS as it has an SSD in it, could be a damn small linux ?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box VST and Pro Tools/AAX DAW Plugin (Windows)
|
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,673
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 2,673 |
In the Reaper Arranger video it had glitches from screen recording software and trying to capture the video and audio That's as I'd expected. I doubted you were tolerating the glitches in real use. I must find some time to have a go. I think I would find it useful. That new RT RD Ketron Event keyboard uses an OS as it has an SSD in it, could be a damn small linux ? It could well be, though there are also true RTOSs out there that might be better still for the job. I have a photo of the insides of the EventX and it has a processor module and a second board pick-a-backed onto a larger board. The CPU board looks like one of these: +++ here +++ There's are some fairly large chips on the other daughter board, possibly a DSP and some RAM. Most other stuff looks like I/O. There's a 240GB SSD drive in the one I saw. One big PCB for the front panel, likely with a bought-in display stuck on it.
Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11
BIAB2026 Audiophile, a bunch of other software.
Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts
.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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!
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.
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!
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®!
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!
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!
2026 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
With your version 2026 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons for FREE! Or upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for only $49 to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks!
These PAKs are loaded with additional add-ons to supercharge your Band-in-a-Box®!
This Free Bonus PAK includes:
- The 2026 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 27 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 23 new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 12 new RealStyles.
- MIDI Styles Set 92: Look Ma! More MIDI 15: Latin Jazz
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 46: Piano & Organ
- Instrumental Studies Set 24: Groovin' Blues Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 19: Songs with Vocals 9
- Playable RealTracks Set 5
- RealDrums Stems Set 9: Cool Brushes
- SynthMaster Sounds Set 1 (with audio demos)
- iOS Android Band-in-a-Box® App
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 93: Look Ma! More MIDI 16: SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 47: More SynthMaster
- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
- Artist Performance Set 20: Songs with Vocals 10
- RealDrums Stems Set 10: Groovin' Sticks
- SynthMaster Sounds & Styles Set 2 (sounds & styles with audio demos)
Learn more about the Bonus PAK and 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac®!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,382
Posts804,144
Members40,110
| |
Most Online64,515
Apr 8th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=26936&filename=sws_preview.gif)
![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=26937&filename=ReaImGUI.png)
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean