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Joined: May 2002
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PG Music Staff
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PG Music Staff
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Hello, It sounds like the problem is sorted now, but just in case it's not... You can get Band-in-a-Box back to the way it was on your old computer, including the various bonus items you would have got, by doing this: 1. Start by installing the program from your Band-in-a-Box 2007 MegaPAK disc. Install it to the default location, C:\bb. 2. Install from your Band-in-a-Box 2008 disc 3. Install the 2008 Summer plus pak. 4. Install the program from your Band-in-a-Box 2009 disc. That might sound like a lot, but those are really quick installations on a modern fast computer like yours. To finish up, you will want to: 1. Install the extra add-ons that you purchased, e.g. Realdrums Set 6. 2. Install the latest update for version 2009, which is 2009.5 build 287. http://www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#287If you cannot locate any of the above items, send us an email (or contact the live chat), refer to this forum post, and we'll sort it out. For the future, consider periodically making a backup of your bb folder. To do this, you can simply copy the entire bb folder to a USB hard drive for example. Then, if you need to reinstall the program again in the future, you simply need to: 1. Copy the bb folder to your new computer. 2. Install your *latest* Band-in-a-Box version and patch.
Andrew
PG Music Inc.
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Hi Val. I just wanted to respond to your post to let everyone know that you've been taken care of. We had another member asking us to help you. Nice to see Band-in-a-Box users looking out for one another.
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Silvertone, PG music has come through again and I am so grateful to them ....
See I told you, good things happen to good people. Nice to see the PG team double teaming this support. 
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Well, I want to thank all of you once again. It is so good to have somewhere to turn when one finds themselves in such a situation. It is so difficult to keep abreast of all the new developements in technology these days even if one were able to spend 24 hours a day at it. I was nearly at panic stage when I thought I'd not be able to use my BIAB on my new computer. I'm gradually getting my old files transferred and everything is looking good. Since I was cautioned about not trying to use the VSC and wondering what I should use instead to get that same mellow sound instead of the "tinny sound" of the mswavetable. Any ideas? Another question is will I need the ASIO for latency issues?
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Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Joined: Dec 2002
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Well, I want to thank all of you once again. It is so good to have somewhere to turn when one finds themselves in such a situation. It is so difficult to keep abreast of all the new developements in technology these days even if one were able to spend 24 hours a day at it. I was nearly at panic stage when I thought I'd not be able to use my BIAB on my new computer. I'm gradually getting my old files transferred and everything is looking good. Since I was cautioned about not trying to use the VSC and wondering what I should use instead to get that same mellow sound instead of the "tinny sound" of the mswavetable. Any ideas? Another question is will I need the ASIO for latency issues?
Best option for midi sound quality and ease of use for your new Win7 machine:
http://www.pgmusic.com/fortedxi.htm
Unfortunately another $40, but once you buy it (..and I did many years ago) you will never look back. Just be sure to save the "password" for reinstalls as the computers tend to change over the years. 
BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.
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Just be sure to save the "password" for reinstalls as the computers tend to change over the years.
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Jazzmandan...Yes they do, as I just found out! Thanks for the heads up on Coyote Fortedxi. I have ordered it and will go download it just as soon I get my e-mail link. I listened to the demo recordings and they sounded real good. I'm sure I'll be happy with the sound!
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Wanted to add a special thanks to Andrew for some pretty detailed help also. As long as PG Music continues with such a great staff, it can't help but continue to be successful!!!
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I have also run into problems with windows 7/64 bit, although I did get a 32 bit version disk supplied when I purchased a laptop recently.
I fully sympathise with the posters problem ( I am approaching 74 years of age) and I think it is unreasonable of the computer industry to make drastic changes to the computer systems by imposing new versions of applications and not allowing computers to be renewed and supplied with the version of windows that you personally want.
I would like to see some government control of these sort of instances, we in Europe eventually made Microsoft allow our personal choice of browsers and I think further legislation is needed along these sort of lines.
Pg music could also be perhaps more obliging with upgrades (at moderate costs)when these systems change even if it is perhaps only a web download to get things running on new systems.
I have not upgraded my programs because I am browned off with this sort of thing.
Last edited by devonplayer; 10/09/10 02:22 AM.
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I have also run into problems with windows 7/64 bit, although I did get a 32 bit version disk supplied when I purchased a laptop recently.
I fully sympathise with the posters problem ( I am approaching 74 years of age) and I think it is unreasonable of the computer industry to make drastic changes to the computer systems by imposing new versions of applications and not allowing computers to be renewed and supplied with the version of windows that you personally want.
Fully understand this part. I work with several "senior" folks to keep them up and running so I see first hand the problems caused by changing technology. Even us young wippersnappers get frustrated at times. 
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I would like to see some government control of these sort of instances, we in Europe eventually made Microsoft allow our personal choice of browsers and I think further legislation is needed along these sort of lines.
This one I don't want to touch with a 10 foot pole. Personnally, I avoid any political discussion in this forum. 
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Pg music could also be perhaps more obliging with upgrades (at moderate costs)when these systems change even if it is perhaps only a web download to get things running on new systems.
I have not upgraded my programs because I am browned off with this sort of thing.
Hey, no fair. Didn't they do all they could and fully address this with Val?
BIAB – 2026, Reaper (current), i7-12700F Processor, 32GB DDR4-3200MHz RAM, Motu Audio Express 6x6 - My SoundCloud.
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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!
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Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
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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®.
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Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: The Newly Designed Piano Roll Window
In this video, we explore the updated Piano Roll, complete with a modernized look and exciting new features. You’ll see new filtering options that make it easy to focus on specific note groups, smoother and more intuitive note entry and editing, and enhanced options for zooming, looping, and more.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 Video: AI Stems & Notes - split polyphonic audio into instruments and transcribe
This video demonstrates how to use the new AI-Notes feature together with the AI-Stems splitter, allowing you to select an audio file and have it separated into individual stems while transcribing each one to its own MIDI track. AI-Notes converts polyphonic audio—either full mixes or individual instruments—into MIDI that you can view in notation or play back instantly.
Watch the video.
You can see all the 2026 videos on our forum!
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-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)
- Android Band-in-a-Box® App (included)
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- 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyle.
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- 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 PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
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