Originally Posted by DeaconBlues09
Funnily enough, the name is exactly what brought me to the program well over over a decade ago!

Basically, I was looking for a program to generate backing tracks in various styles based on chords that I entered so I could develop better bass lines and explore different ways I could approach tones based on the approach and destination chords, measure lengths etc.

I remember thinking to myself, "you know, it would be really awesome if I had a band in a box that I could just enter a bunch of chords and have them play in any style I like." A quick Google search later and the rest is history!

I realize that my primary use case for this program is not the same as for most BiaB users in all likelihood, but as a tool for practicing and learning various instruments it is a criminally undiscovered gem to millions of potential users out there.

Sadly, the quality of the notation (at least the guitar and bass tablature) has increasingly degraded over the years IME, but that's another story...


That’s such a great story! For me it’s very similar, I’m studying Jazz theory to better my lo-fi, chill hop beat making sensibilities. Currently going through Ted Greene’s single note soloing material which has been a real game changer for me. Band in a Box allows me to set up chord progressions so I can practice this material. I absolutely agree that BIAB is a tool many are completely oblivious to but are probably very much looking for.

Jazz hands!