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Hi All. I have just registered for the forums and as a newbie would like some information on using BIAB
I play acoustic guitar as a hobby and have done for a good few years off and on, what I would like to do
is record myself along with my guitar into my computer and then maybe add a few touches to the song and see what develops
I intend to purchase a usb audio interface along with additional microphones. one to record the guitar and one to record the vocal.
would I be able to record directly into BIAB and then work on the song.
Looking at various packages on the internet for recording/ mixing and producing they all seem a little complicated and BIAB
came across as easier to use than the others.
I would just like to be able to put together a simple song with me strumming my guitar and doing the vocal then using the
computer to tidy it a bit more interesting.
I have'nt bought any packages yet hence the question here, is it simple enough to use.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
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If you just want to record yourself and then perhaps EQ, reverb, etc., then one of the free tools may be a good choice, e.g., Audacity, Ardour, others. Where BiaB really score like nothing else is in adding backing, other virtual soloists and helping to manage the structure of the song. It can be very powerful and effective for that, but sometimes it can also be a bit frustrating. It has some quite individual quirks. Quite few people will record themselves and use BiaB like that, though some work mostly in BiaB, some build the structure and move to a DAW for mix and mastering. There are various tutorials around. PG Music's can be a lot to wade through, so I usually suggest Henry Clarke on YouTube. He has some really good, approachable and easy to understand stuff, and some good workflow ideas. Try ** Here ** for beginners, or ** Here ** for his full BiaB list.
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Thanks a lot for the speedy reply,
i have had a quick look at the youtube videos and they would certainly be very useful
Just one question if you don't mind. If I did just record the the guitar and vocal does this program then allow me to then add bass guitar or drums etc to make it more than just a solo acoustic number without having to start installing other programs etc and start learning how to use them etc.
Hope this doesnt sound silly but from what i can see theses music programs can do an awful lot of stuff in the right hands
I just want what you would get from a 4 piece and i already have 2.
Thanks again
Liamster
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Liamster, here is what I would do if I were you:
1-since you are playing guitar you know what chord progression you are going to use and how many bars each chord lasts, right?
2- if so input those chords in the correct measures in BiaB
3- pick a style that best suits your song
4- mute the instruments you do not want to hear
5- record your guitar while listening to BiaB - turn off your speakers/near field monitors and listen via headphones
6- record your vocal
This is very close to my workflow with the only difference is I input the chords in BiaB, select a style, then export the BiaB files to my DAW and record there.
YMMV
{edit} another thing to try and have fun with is to just input some chords and pick a style in BiaB and play along and write some lyrics.
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Now I can see a little bit about this package what you have said makes it look relatively easy to do ?? to get started and i can take it from there
Unfortunately I'm the type that prefers to sit and play the guitar than fiddle around with computer software
Thanks a lot for replying guys I appreciate it.
I might invest in the pro version and see how it goes
Again. thanks a lot
Liamster
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To add to the other excellent advice, my recommendation is to not start by recording your guitar and then trying to match other instruments to make a backing track, as I think you will have issues with timing.
As suggested, choose a style and let that play as you record your instrument, even if you mute everything except the drum track while you record. That way, your performance will be in sync with the other instruments.
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What AudioTrack said; just having a consistent tempo is key.
You can add the chords and other tracks later as desired.
The drum track keeps you on tempo so everything else is open to using later
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I might invest in the pro version and see how it goes. A good idea as you'll learn how it works and actually, an upgrade to a bigger version is quite often a little cheaper than buying the bigger versiuon initially. It's worth mentioning that BiaB comes with some additional applications that can be useful. One of those is a small DAW called RealBand that quite a few users very much like and it's said to be simpler to use than many DAWs and could be a good option for recording.
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So, if you want to do this as a hobby and not just as a passing whim......
I recommend the following.
Audio interface that uses ASIO drivers and has phantom power and audio preamps. Avoid the proprietary stuff.
One halfway decent condenser mic. One mic will do the guitar as well as the vocals easily.
Either a set of 5" monitors or a set of the Sony MDR 7506 headphones. You will need the headphones to record with mics anyway. The Sonys are decent enough to mix with.
A copy of Band in a Box that gets you started. I always recommend buying as far up the list as you can afford. But you can get started on the basic version and upgrade later.
A DAW. Band in a Box (BB) comes with Real Band ( the Windows version) which is a free DAW packaged with BB. Or any other DAW that you want.
Obviously, a modern computer running a Windows 64bit OS.
That gets you started. All of that is easily obtained for under $1000. Depending on where you shop and if you buy new or working used gear, that price can be significantly lower.
When you get started, there's a lot of knowledgeable people here willing to help and answer your questions.
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Audio interface that uses ASIO drivers and has phantom power and audio preamps That's fairly important, IMHO. The on-board audio in most PCs works 'OK', but has a number of significant downsides ... poorer noise, flimsy connector, wrong sensitivites and output levels to an amp if you use one, no phantom power. Most condensor mics need phantom power. I think all of the instrument/equipment distributors sell good interfaces ... Sweetwater, Thomann, Gear4Music et al. Small USB modules by the likes Focusrite, Presonus, are the kind of thing you'll want. It'll save all sorts of hassles. Condensor mics are excellent for recording, but you may also want a pop-shield as they can be sensitive to the plosives in in speech, i.e., P and B particularly. Band in a Box (BB) comes with Real Band ( the Windows version) which is a free DAW packaged with BB. Strictly RealBand isn't a free DAW, it's proprietary, but it comes included with BiaB, so it's no additional cost.
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Audio interface that uses ASIO drivers and has phantom power and audio preamps That's fairly important, IMHO. The on-board audio in most PCs works 'OK', but has a number of significant downsides ... poorer noise, flimsy connector, wrong sensitivites and output levels to an amp if you use one, no phantom power. Most condensor mics need phantom power. I think all of the instrument/equipment distributors sell good interfaces ... Sweetwater, Thomann, Gear4Music et al. Small USB modules by the likes Focusrite, Presonus, are the kind of thing you'll want. It'll save all sorts of hassles. Condensor mics are excellent for recording, but you may also want a pop-shield as they can be sensitive to the plosives in in speech, i.e., P and B particularly. Band in a Box (BB) comes with Real Band ( the Windows version) which is a free DAW packaged with BB. Strictly RealBand isn't a free DAW, it's proprietary, but it comes included with BiaB, so it's no additional cost. Thats great advice. I have been looking at various interfaces and in some cases the deal advertised includes the software but when you read the whole blob its only licenced for six months and then its Pay up or you cant use it so if it comes with the package thats great to get started. thanks liamster
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If you just want to record yourself and then perhaps EQ, reverb, etc., then one of the free tools may be a good choice, e.g., Audacity, Ardour, others. Where BiaB really score like nothing else is in adding backing, other virtual soloists and helping to manage the structure of the song. It can be very powerful and effective for that, but sometimes it can also be a bit frustrating. It has some quite individual quirks. Quite few people will record themselves and use BiaB like that, though some work mostly in BiaB, some build the structure and move to a DAW for mix and mastering. There are various tutorials around. PG Music's can be a lot to wade through, so I usually suggest Henry Clarke on YouTube. He has some really good, approachable and easy to understand stuff, and some good workflow ideas. Try ** Here ** for beginners, or ** Here ** for his full BiaB list. Thanks for that Liamster
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Thats great advice. I have been looking at various interfaces and in some cases the deal advertised includes the software but when you read the whole blob its only licenced for six months and then its Pay up or you cant use it so if it comes with the package thats great to get started. thanks
liamster A proper interface should not be licensed like that. 212 UMC202 18i20
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<< I play acoustic guitar as a hobby and have done for a good few years off and on, what I would like to do
is record myself along with my guitar into my computer and then maybe add a few touches to the song and see what develops
I intend to purchase a usb audio interface along with additional microphones. one to record the guitar and one to record the vocal.
would I be able to record directly into BIAB and then work on the song.>>As has been noted, users can record into BIAB. Another option you may consider provides high quality recordings, has everything in a single package to record through an audio interface directly into your PC and BIAB, but also allows you to record guitar and vocals remotely anywhere onto an SD card that can transfer tracks directly from the card into the PC, Band in a Box, or DAW. There are many options available that should be at less cost than buying a stand alone interface and microphones. I've posted a screenshot of a high quality device costing $100 and a link to a YouTube video of an artist who did all of his early recordings on the Zoom's predecessor model to the model listed for years. All of BIAB's resources will still be available to use as well as any DAW and it resources. Zoom H1essential Portable Recorder Folsom Prison Blues
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A proper interface should not be licensed like that. I suspect he means the often bundled DAW software, not the interface itself.
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Thats great advice. I have been looking at various interfaces and in some cases the deal advertised includes the software but when you read the whole blob its only licenced for six months and then its Pay up or you cant use it so if it comes with the package thats great to get started. thanks
liamster A proper interface should not be licensed like that. I think perhaps he's referring to the software and not the interface itself. A lot of interfaces used to, and probably still do, come with the LE or "Lite" versions of the software to get you started and as an inducement to buy the full version or as a time limited full function demo. Again to get you to buy in on the product.
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OK then!
Don't buy an interface based on the thrown in freebies, that's a terrible way to select an interface.
Budget is understandable, but "they threw in a free trial of X", when X usually has a free trial available anyway ??
Do NOT select an interface based on that, you'll be starting off on the wrong hoof.
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Looked at a few interfaces, the internet is full of brands i've never heard of that I would'nt touch if they gave it away
and going through the ones I do know i'm looking at this one the UMC204HD it looks as if it will work for me.
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One thing is for sure after the terrific response and advise I have got from you guys I am going to purchase the package
I will just wait a few days, as everytime I go to the site they keep pushing me to buy before the 31st special offer you see
I switch off then as I hate that.
I even went on there live chat and asked them what package should i buy as a beginner and they recommended the top package ......????
So its not the company that convinced me to buy it but you guys who responded so quick to my querys.
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... I even went on there live chat and asked them what package should i buy as a beginner and they recommended the top package ......???? I can only guess the reason why the top package was recommended is because the top package is the package most Band-in-a-Box users end up getting. Over the years the most common recommendation I've seen from forum members is, "get what you can afford". All the Microsoft Windows operating system packages include the same Band-in-a-Box and RealBand programs and the DAW Plugin. There is no stunted or light version of these applications. The packages differ in the amount of additional content that is in each package. I'm defining content as RealTracks, MIDISuperTracks and styles. There are other types of content but RealTracks, MIDISuperTracks and styles are the stars. The top packages are the Ultra PAK, Ultra+ PAK and Audiophile. These three packages contain more than 4,300 hours of RealTrack audio content recorded by studio musicians! The Ultra+ adds some musical lessons while the Audiophile includes the lessons and RealTrack audio content in lossless and lossy file formats. Lossless files have compact disc (CD) quality files while lossy files are a little less than CD quality but smaller files. +++ HERE +++ is a Matt Finley post that goes in more detail about the difference in sound quality between the Audiophile and other packages. The Mega PAK offers about 1/4th of the RealTrack audio content, or a little more than 1,000 hours, of that contained in the packages above. Individual RealTracks are broken out from RealTrack Sets and combined into bands or combos. The Pro PAK offers around 1/10th of the RealTrack audio content, or a little more than 450 hours, compared to the packages above. Again individual RealTracks are broken out from RealTrack Sets and combined into bands. The Band-in-a-Box program has a chart called the MultiPicker that lists all the RealTracks, MIDISuperTracks and styles including the ones you don't have. The ones you don't have have [N/A] beside their name. That means when you have the Pro PAK you will see [N/A] beside around 90% of the listings while when you have the Mega PAK you will see [N/A] beside about 75% of the listings. Many users find the [N/A] listings extremely frustrating. On the other hand many users that start with the top packages become so fascinated with the content they never get around to exploring all the features the programs offer. Both Band-in-a-Box and RealBand are easy to get started with but have a deep depth of features to discover. Maybe the chart below, copied from +++ HERE +++ , will make more sense now. ![[Linked Image - Only viewable when logged in]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=29640&filename=Clipboard01.jpg)
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TBH, PGMusic does offer deep discounts once a year and it is worth getting it while on sale.
However, get the version you are comfortable with price wise.
I'd suggest not missing out on the lower prices this time of year.
It will go up, exactly when is unknown, but the time to take the plunge is while it is on sale during the new release (like now)..
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The new-release prices are good and they'll likely not be back unbtil next December. If you're convinced, take advantage of the offer price.
I'd get the Pro pack to start and upgrade later if/when you have the budget. Curiously, it's also usually a little cheaper to go that route.
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I have the UMC204HD and it works flawlessy in RB. Simple to use and the ASIO driver is excellent. I don't record in BIAB but imagine it will be equally simple to use.
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The new-release prices are good and they'll likely not be back unbtil next December. If you're convinced, take advantage of the offer price.
I'd get the Pro pack to start and upgrade later if/when you have the budget. Curiously, it's also usually a little cheaper to go that route. Ok. took the advise and made the purchase, hopefully saved a few pennies
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The new-release prices are good and they'll likely not be back unbtil next December. If you're convinced, take advantage of the offer price.
I'd get the Pro pack to start and upgrade later if/when you have the budget. Curiously, it's also usually a little cheaper to go that route. Ok. took the advise and made the purchase, hopefully saved a few pennies I think that is the best path also. Remember that the engine is identical in all versions of BiaB so what you learn with the Pro pack is applicable to all packs. Have fun and post both your successes and songs.
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[quote=Bob Calver]I have the UMC204HD and it works flawlessy in RB. Simple to use and the ASIO driver is excellent. I don't record in BIAB but imagine it will be equally simple to use.
Yip I have looked at a few and when you say " it works flawlessly " its the one to buy
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One thing is for sure after the terrific response and advise I have got from you guys I am going to purchase the package
I will just wait a few days, as everytime I go to the site they keep pushing me to buy before the 31st special offer you see
I switch off then as I hate that.
I even went on there live chat and asked them what package should i buy as a beginner and they recommended the top package ......????
So its not the company that convinced me to buy it but you guys who responded so quick to my querys. Buy the top package..... I do recommend that as I stated earlier. You don't need the audiophile version unless you are using it professionally. And you don't necessarily need the top package. Look at the styles and tracks , decide what you actually want and buy that. Remember that you can always upgrade and you can buy the add on packs individually. Essentially the program is the same in each package. The difference is the number of styles and tracks that are in the package. I started with a basic version but quickly moved up and now I'm exclusively using the super duper new and improved version every year. I've been using it for close to 20 years now.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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We’ve expanded the Band-in-a-Box® RealTracks library with 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 449-467) across Jazz, Blues, Funk, World, Pop, Rock, Country, Americana, and Praise & Worship—featuring your most requested styles!
Jazz, Blues & World (Sets 449–455):
These RealTracks includes “Soul Jazz” with Neil Swainson (bass), Mike Clark (drums), Charles Treadway (organ), Miles Black (piano), and Brent Mason (guitar). Enjoy “Requested ’60s” jazz, classic acoustic blues with Colin Linden, and more of our popular 2-handed piano soloing. Plus, a RealTracks first—Tango with bandoneon, recorded in Argentina!
Rock & Pop (Sets 456–461):
This collection includes Disco, slap bass ‘70s/‘80s pop, modern and ‘80s metal with Andy Wood, and a unique “Songwriter Potpourri” featuring Chinese folk instruments, piano, banjo, and more. You’ll also find a muted electric guitar style (a RealTracks first!) and “Producer Layered Guitar” styles for slick "produced" sound.
Country, Americana & Praise (Sets 462–467):
We’ve added new RealTracks across bro country, Americana, praise & worship, vintage country, and songwriter piano. Highlights include Brent Mason (electric guitar), Eddie Bayers (drums), Doug Jernigan (pedal steel), John Jarvis (piano), Glen Duncan (banjo, mandolin & fiddle), Mike Harrison (electric bass) and more—offering everything from modern sounds to heartfelt Americana styles
Check out all the 202 New RealTracks (in sets 456-467)
And, if you are looking for more, the 2025 49-PAK (for $49) includes an additional 20 RealTracks with exciting new sounds and genre-spanning styles. Enjoy RealTracks firsts like Chinese instruments (guzheng & dizi), the bandoneon in an authentic Argentine tango trio, and the classic “tic-tac” baritone guitar for vintage country.
You’ll also get slick ’80s metal guitar from Andy Wood, modern metal with guitarist Nico Santora, bass player Nick Schendzielos, and drummer Aaron Stechauner, more praise & worship, indie-folk, modern/bro country with Brent Mason, and “Songwriter Americana” with Johnny Hiland.
Plus, enjoy user-requested styles like Soul Jazz RealDrums, fast Celtic Strathspey guitar, and Chill Hop piano & drums!
The 2025 49-PAK is loaded with other great new add-ons as well. Learn more about the 2025 49-PAK!
Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac!
With your version 2025 for Mac Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition or PlusPAK purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Or upgrade to the 2025 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 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK:
-For Pro customers, this includes 33 new RealTracks and 65+ new RealStyles.
-For MegaPAK customers, this includes 29 new RealTracks and 45+ new RealStyles.
-For UltraPAK customers, this includes 20 new RealStyles.
- Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana
- Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano
- Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7
- Playable RealTracks Set 4
- RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark
- SynthMaster Sounds and Styles (with audio demos)
- 128 GM MIDI Patch Audio Demos.
Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:
- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyles,
- FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
- Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster,
- Instrumental Studies Set 23: More '80s Hard Rock Soloing,
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster
- Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8
- RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe
Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®!
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Mac!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Mac!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.
Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Windows!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.
Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support
Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins
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