It would be very handy to have a counter added to BIAB so that it is easier to see how long a song is, and at what point in the song certain sections are arrived at. I am often trying to keep my songs under a certain length, and I'm sure some users are using BIAB for 30 second commercial spots or creating other music for some specific minimum or maximum length of time.
Having a counter somewhere on the interface would be helpful, like here for example:
And if you don't want to add it to the interface, perhaps it could be a window similar to the "Big Lyrics" that shows chords and lyrics wherever you want to see them on your display. If there was a similar resizeable window for a counter, then users who want one could put it wherever they want on their display:
Personally, I would prefer the first example so that it is small but always available at a glance by simple looking at the GUI.
I'm sure that some kind of counter is already available for users of RealBand, but for those of us who could benefit from having it right in BIAB, this would be a nifty addition.
Yes, this has been requested and would be helpful. +1
Just checking, are you aware of the information at the very top of the screen after a song has been regenerated?
Also, while it's not what you asked, BIAB does have the ability to generate a song of specified length. You could do that to get a length and tempo, then modify it with your own composition.
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; Presonus Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
Yes, as Matt mentioned, there is a song total time listed on the form caption (I believe that it includes count-in time) - see attachment.
There's also an idea for a progress bar on this post of a GUI concept. The intention is to see at a glance the overall progress of the song - important for live playing. Give it a +1 (or feel free to give it several) if you like it.
+1 for your ideas.
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.
Just checking, are you aware of the information at the very top of the screen after a song has been regenerated?
I had not actually figured that out yet, thanks!
Until a possible counter is added, half of my wish has been granted now that I can see the song length at a glance. I know I'm going to be checking that out all the time from now on.
I just read through that thread and watched your concept video again. Nice work and lots of great ideas for sure. I will add a response to it a little later.
Until a possible counter is added, half of my wish has been granted now that I can see the song length at a glance.
Be aware that the song length you can see in the upper zone of the page is NOT the duration of the song because :
1 - it DOES include the two count-in bars 2 - if you have tempo changes in the song, they are taken in account to calculate the actual duration of the song.
These two items are in the BB wishlist since many years.
I would still like to see a counter added to the interface, perhaps at the right side of the Progress Bar.
I OFTEN find myself wishing I could find out exactly how far I am into the song in minutes and seconds, because section lengths and the position of the solo section are important for me to gauge in relation to the song length.
Host Timeline as bars/beats/ticks, hours/minutes/seconds/frames, or samples. Recording Time (only works if host informs plugins of recording state). Stopwatch, with automatable controls. Plugin Time - total time since the plugin was loaded. Actual Time - "Real Life" time of day.
Use it if your host's counter is the wrong color, or isn't big enough. Bigger is better. Sample-accurate up to one hundred billion hours at 44100 Hz.
Can also set up "cues" to display at selected times.
You got me excited, Pipeline, but unfortunately this Big Clock is for Windows only and there doesn't seem to be a Mac version... but something like this would be perfectly fine if PGMusic would bundle a version that is built-in to BIAB and can be opened in a separate window like this with the click of an icon or a menu selection. I have 2 displays so I would be quite happy to put the Clock on my second display.
PGMusic, please help to make this available for all users!
I just want to ask, is there a reason for not implementing a clock? For most of us, I assume being able to keep track of how long their songs are is a sure must. It's quite easy to get carried away with this awesome software. the first song I did, I was well impressed until I moved it to Cubase and noticed it was over 16 minutes long 😱, I managed to edit it down to 11 minutes in Cubase. Yep, Biab, needs a clock.
Band in a box 2024, Build 1114, Windows 10, 32 GB RAM, Intel Core i5-940F 2.9 GHz
... I'm sure that some kind of counter is already available for users of RealBand, but for those of us who could benefit from having it right in BIAB, this would be a nifty addition.
Peter replied: "Thanks for suggestions". So I guess it's still being considered.
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.
(I'm not sure why the images in my original post (or here) are not being displayed in this forum. For 8 years I have had the images available in the same location so that they wouldn't disappear from these forum posts, but apparently the forum now only shows images that have local addresses or are somehow added as attachments? Not sure what changed, but the link to my concept image is above.)
Originally Posted by AudioTrack
Peter replied: "Thanks for suggestions". So I guess it's still being considered.
Hopefully this topic being back at the top of the wish list might help to make it happen eventually.
I don't understand why this wasn't added years ago. It's such a simple thing and it is so useful while working on a song.
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.
![[Image jointe]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=27629&filename=Sans titre.png)
![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=17402&filename=BB21-ReaJS-BiabClock.png)
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean