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Marty, Thanks so much. We appreciate the kind words as always. Bob
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... For a pop style, this option is not available, as far as I can see. ... It tends to depend on how the musician played the samples for the RealTrack. 'Pop' music often has only the dominant seven, so the tone pallet can be limited. This is rather what I meant when I said chords may be recognised but not necessarily played.
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Le piège est que si on télécharge la version française on obtient la version 2025 et non 2026 qui elle est en anglais. J'ai cru comprendre que PG music allait me proposer un échange. A suivre...
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Moin Rudolf, ich verstehe leider nicht genau, was du machen willst. Mit "Medley erzeugen" kann man, soweit ich weiß, mehrere Real-Tracks auf eine Spur laden und steuern, wie sie abgespielt werden (hintereinander oder gleichzeitig). Um Songs nacheinander abzuspielen gibt es die Jukebox. Hier gibt es dann auch ein paar Einstellungen, wie lange der "Preview" für einen Song dauern soll. Und nur zur Sicherheit: wenn deine Songs eine Melodie haben, dann sind das mgu-Dateien. sgu-Dateien haben keine Melodie, wenn ich mich richtig erinnere.
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I have now the seventh Subaru. This time Outback. They're so fantastic here in Finland, where roads in the country side aren't so fine. The four wheel drive and the heigh road clearance are important. I have got good advices from Subaru Club Finland. So I can really bond with your lyrics.
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Happy New Year! A real blues tune you made.
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Nice vocal sounds, grooving song and well produced.
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All I Want From You Is You on Soundcloud All I Want From You Is You on YouTube A song about neglecting all of the stuff in life in favor of what's actually important. It's not really a Christmas song, but it has all the sentiment. So Merry Christmas to everyone on this wonderful forum. I'm grateful that DC Ron lists the RTs by number. It really helped when searching for the right acoustic for the Bridge. Still wasn't quite right, so Dave came through with the right track. Style is _ORDEAL.STY (Ordeal Sw16 Shakr Americana Folk) RealTracks in style: 2779:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm SongwriterSwingBalladBrent Sw16 065 RealTracks in song: 2920:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkSlowSw16Brent Sw16 060 RealTracks in style: 1152:Silence RealTracks in song: 785:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming CrossoverSnappy Sw16 090 EZDrummer. Dave Bell (Blue Attitude) played guitar. I played bass and sang. All I Want From You Is You Everytime we step off stage we hear the crowd is screaming more. They say we haven't played their favorite song. So what's the point of giving more? They won't be satisfied. Giving all we got cannot go on. You and I are different. Our love will see us through. All I want from you is you. Everytime we take a break from the tedium of date-to-date we find we cannot leave the grind behind. Producers always scream for more. They're never satisfied. Seeing they can't see our needs, they're blind. You and I are different. You give the glow of few. All I want from you is you. I was alone, feeling like my life was turning into stone. Then you came along, and now nothing that we do will turn out wrong. Everyday there's more and more of the money grabbers looking for a chance to steal away with something new. The friendly smiles of admen's styles will mask their true intent. They take and take. That's how their coffers grew. You and I are different in what we both accrue, All I want from your is you. Late good friend conga player used to use the Johnny Weissmuller saying “What drums say?” Well this drum ends with “And that's the honest truth.” You hear it, right? INTRO-- Em D-Am C Bm V-- Em D Am7 Em Em-Em7 Am D7 Em Am G C Bm BR-- (C Em)4 C Bm... SOLO-- Em D Am7 Em Am G C Bm... Excellent
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Sad new Scott but a fine tribute. If he inspires this sort of thing from you then he'll continue between the notes.
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"Simple tune without a chorus..." Nah, I hear a chorus and I hear more than simplicity with the arrangement. Cool stuff CD...cool stuff.
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Nice one Andrew, Good narrative and melody too. Nice playing adds even more of you to the magic.
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No, I had not seen this. I am really glad someone did this. I have been so busy building AI LLMs that the thought just came to my mind. Thanks for letting me know. It will be interesting to try their system out. In other domains, I have found that having a system like that reduced the time to learn a new skill significantly. Thanks for the heads up. Billy
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Asio works here without any mucking around with buffers Om You are very fortunate, or you have some very high-end hardware. Or is OM talking about using ASIO in RB?
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[quote=MotleyFool........................... The only way I can tell is to select each instrument in the Chords or Track View, and select Notation View. After selecting Style and associated Demo Song based on choosing a RealTrack with Notation (using the Realtrack picker where Chart = "N"), ......................................... [/quote] When I first looked at the chart column I thought that N meant no. i think this could be very confusing to a new or in my case an old user. I would relabel the column to Notation and change the N to Y for yes. YMMV
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This guy is no slouch. Stephen Wilson Jr. was nominated for the New Artist of the Year award at the 2025 CMA Awards which took place in November 2025, . He did not win that award, but he earned a standing ovation for his performance of "Stand By Me" dedicated to his late father. He did win an Academy of Country Music (ACM) Award for New Artist of the Year in 2022.
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Thank you for the discussion of "Edge" in music; triggered a Google AI Mode query resulting in the following multi-faceted result. Question: What does "having an Edge" mean in context of music composition in any particular genre Answer: In music composition, "having an edge" typically refers to qualities of intensity, unconventionality, or a sharp, penetrating sonic character. Depending on the context, it can describe technical timbre, emotional tone, or stylistic rebellion. General Compositional Meanings Abrasiveness and Intensity: An "edge" often implies a bold, provocative, or intense quality that pushes boundaries through darker themes or abrasive sounds. Sonic Brightness: In orchestration, it refers to a brilliant or "cutting" sound that allows an instrument to be heard clearly above an ensemble. Vocal Character: "Edge" in a voice can refer to a tone that is authoritative and powerful, often created by increased vocal cord closure that makes the sound "vibrate" and carry better. Structural Start: In formal conducting, "starting at the edge" (or "the top") means beginning at the very start of the piece. Genre-Specific Interpretations Rock and Metal: It is frequently associated with an "anti-establishment" or rebellious spirit. Compositionally, this is achieved through high volume, distorted guitars, and aggressive vocal timbres. Electronic and Pop: It can refer to a "bluesy" or "gritty" quality added to a track. In modern pop, it often involves a producer’s ability to sculpt unique sounds or mix disparate styles (e.g., trap beats in a country ballad) to stand out from "fast content". Jazz and Experimental: In jazz, "edge" might be the "fiery" energy of a solo compared to more subdued "cool" jazz styles. In experimental music, it refers to compositions that are "out there," using complex modes like harmonic minor or superlocrian to create a challenging listening experience. Techniques to Create "Edge" Dissonance and Complexity: Using non-traditional chord progressions or counter-melodies to add depth and tension. Dynamic Contrast: Shifting rapidly between major and minor tonalities or quiet and loud sections to create emotional impact. Unconventional Structure: Moving away from standard song forms by introducing entirely new musical ideas in bridges or using rhythmic variation to keep the listener off-balance. As a student of composition, the Genre-Specific Interpretations of Electronic & Pop as well as Jazz & Experimental resonate.
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Thanks, very much appreciated.
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Ahhh...I think I found the thread I need to read https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=471322&Searchpage=1&Main=68839&Words=%22Converting+stereo+tracks+to+mono%22&Search=true#Post471322
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The iOS app ForScore stores all my PDFs and allows creation and easy editing of setlists. It also allows using my Apple Pencil to make notes (annotation) on the PDFs, and control page turns with my BlueTooth foot pedal, an AirTurn BT-Duo 500. Every concert I've played in the last three years has a setlist in ForScore. It's great. By "Shuffle and repeat" however: do you mean you want to bring up a setlist and push a button and have the song order scrambled? I don't know any product that does that. I couldn't do that anyway; I choose my setlist carefully for a mix of groove, key, and tempo.
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With the flood of AI-generated music online lately, I’ve been thinking more about authenticity and how I present my own work. In response, I’ve been trying to play more of my own parts when I can, while still using some Band-in-a-Box RealTracks and MIDI tracks. I can strum guitar and play keys, but honestly, in many cases the Band-in-a-Box parts just sound better and serve the song better. Looking ahead to 2026, I’m considering leaning more heavily on BIAB for certain tracks rather than forcing myself to play everything. I’m pretty active on SoundCloud and usually include a short write-up describing how each song was made. I understand that BIAB tracks don’t require attribution on streaming platforms, so this isn’t a licensing question. What I’m really curious about is practical experience: have you personally released Band-in-a-Box–based songs to major streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.) under your own artist name? If so, how did you feel about it afterward, and did you handle presentation or credits any differently than your other releases?
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This is the reality for many guitarist: HaHa, that image is pretty funny. And Tom Jones may say “That’s right!, Ditch the guitar, I did.” But back to the book. He recounts a story where he had dinner with Joni Mitchell where Joni told him she would work with top-shelf bass players where each one would ask for the chord sheet so they could ensure that they’d hit the root notes to provide a solid harmonic foundation. [A sentiment I totally get as a bass player]. But let’s back up a bit. According Levitin, Joni never took guitar or other lessons and had no training in music theory. She used a lot of alternate tunings of her own choosing that she could talk for hours about. These tunings and her unique compositional style resulted in avant-garde music that spanned folk, rock and jazz. She would throw together notes in such a way that the chords couldn’t easily be labeled. She simply could not tell those bass players the root. “Joni’s genius was she creates chords that are ambiguous, chords that could have two or more different roots.” But then Jaco Pastorious showed up and he didn’t ask for the root notes, he would “float along” thru the song and Joni loved it. He was the only bass player that could understand where Joni’s head was coming from. “The brilliance of Jaco, Joni said, is that he instinctively knew to wander around the possibility space, reinforcing the different chord interpretations with equal emphasis, sublimely holding the ambiguity in a delicate, suspended balance.” Now Jaco had other personality traits that made it hard to work with, including causing mayhem backstage, but on the subject of ambiguous chords, he and Joni were on the same page. So Joni put up with his antics. Personally, Jaco, is not a “bass hero” of mine and there are only a few Joni Mitchell songs I can honestly say I like. At least at this point in time, I’m firmly in the camp of “give me unambiguous chords”. 😊 Nonetheless, I admire them both. Even though I don't find ambiguous music pleasing, I do admire those with a certain genius that can transcend music theory. There’s much more to this and other interesting stories, I suggest buy the book to understand it all.
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Hi, Torrey ! One of your absolute best without doubt ! I do like your vocals so much and the tune has a certain melancholic magic that got me ! Happy Holidays Dani Thanks Dani! It's so good to hear from you! TB
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Hans, I love every part of this! You've got a unique voice that always drives your songs! I'm a fan! I really like the laid-back rhythm section on this, especially the drum track! The chorus on this is great! Take care, TB
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Hi Mario, Andrew and TuneMonger, the vocal " do do do do doo... " come from the biab guitar, they sing the same notes that the guitar plays.
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Hi Hans - many thanks for your very nice comments, I played my Takamine TH-90 Hirade classical guitar which does have an internal pickup (I've changed it)! This tune was recorded in my tiny bedroom in Logic Pro X using a Microtech Gefell M300 condenser mic into a GoldenAge Pre 73 DLX and GoldenAge Comp 54 mk 2, from there straight into my MOTU 828 ES audio card! Same recording setup for the Taylor Grand Concert Custom 12-fret acoustic for slide playing, the piano sound is 4 simultaneous VST pianos and the el gtr is a small mahogany PRS style custom with P90 pickups from www.mojopickups.co.uk (THE best). Hope that helps, have a great 2026 - Cheers from a very cold UK, Carl
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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.
Happy New Year!
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Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
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The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
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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.
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-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)
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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)
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Video: New User Interface (GUI)
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new user interface in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®! This modern GUI redesign offers a sleek new look with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, and a smoother workflow. The brand-new side toolbar puts track selection, the MultiPicker Library, and other essential tools right at your fingertips. Plus, our upgraded Multi-View lets you layer multiple windows without overlap, giving you a highly flexible workspace. Many windows—including Tracks, Piano Roll, and more—have been redesigned for improved usability and a cleaner, more intuitive interface, and more!
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