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As detailed above, you will still have a small amount of files that must reside on the boot disk, including the small font files needed to display notation in BIAB. But you will see massive savings if you choose to put the RealTracks and Drums folders on another drive. I highly recommend an SSD for your external drive, but most now are SSD. Some users will install the minimum of BIAB on different computers and move an external drive between those computers such as a desktop and laptop. You have three activations, and if needed, you can even deactivate one and 'move' that activation to another computer.
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I've just upgraded to the current version - pluspak upgrade of my prior pluspak upgrades, but I've used BB continuously for many, many years, back to DOS, I believe, on my first PC, and switched to Mac when that was available. The old PC styles easily transferred to Mac. I never paid much attention to the total number of styles I had, till I was trying to figure out what to order this time and noticed that the included files in new versions totaled less than I had, which, again, have accumulated over the years. I haven't found any duplicates. Could it be that some old midi styles were replaced (by you) with newer styles, but I still have the old ones as well? Or my old PC styles are in the folder, somewhere? The original version of the program included, as well, an extensive fakebook of standards, which I still have. I imagine that was dropped due to copyright issues. Whatever, a great program, that has helped me learn to play, and the newest Mac version is a terrific upgrade.
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Hi Ron! I agree with Hans about the tongue twisters - I don’t know how you could do it - I’d be tripping over myself! Illustrates the frenetic pace of touring and the like? Good guitar solo! Your exclamation point in your summary had me waiting with great anticipation and you didn’t disappoint. Andrew
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Andrew, Thanks so much from both of us. We appreciate it. Yes, Elyse was a great and unique artist. Bob
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Mario, It’s blooming’ wonderful! I love it when the drums enter. I can hear the buds and leaves competing for sunlight. Andrew
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Hi B.D.! I have to admit that I got ‘lost in the sauce’ of this one. There is a splurge of reggae and ska on the forum atm, and yours is a very worthy addition. The backing band speaks for itself (very good), but the higher melody lines of the AI singer really illustrate the euphoria of love. Well done! Andrew I've never heard the expression "lost in the sauce" before, and I've come across conflicting explanations of what it means. For the sake of my sanity and my ego, I’m going to assume it means something good  Thank you, Andrew ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/images/icons/default/thumbs_up.gif) Hi B.D.! You interpreted my intentions correctly. I was overly engrossed in listening with enjoyment that I lost touch with my surroundings. Andrew
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Hi there, Hans. Thank you for your comments. As I said to Ray, I may rethink the intro. Vic
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I find it's a good idea to have a Synth about just in case its needed for a song that I wouldn't normally do. I have this one for years now, loads of presets and works well within Biab. ................................. Yes, that is a good synth. I have had it for years also and IIRC I did purchase it while it was on sale, I rarely buy anything music related unless it is on sale.
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Hi, Hans. First of all, I’m glad you’re back with a song. I saw that you had already posted comments on other songs, but now you’re back with your own! It was about time, wasn't it? Past time, actually.  I've been working on my singing synthesis project again, and went down a rabbit hole trying to get automatic phoneme alignment working, grossly underestimating the complexity of the problem. It's one of those things that would be much faster to do by hand instead of trying to automate it. And then the song itself: It is quite different from what I had expected from you; a song from the old jazz box! You did a great job; the atmosphere is perfect, just like back in the day, or as I often heard it from my father (he was a real jazz lover, I a bit less so). I think everyone is a jazz lover... it's just a matter of degree. When I was a kid, we used to have a yearly Dixieland Jazz Jubilee. Great music, but there's a limit to how much banjo I can take in one day.  I had the same comment as Brain about the lead vocals (I would have preferred them a bit lower/fuller), but your explanation to him was clear enough to accept your choice as well! Heh. I did mention the melody started out an octave higher, didn't I? And the harmonies with that female voice were truly beautiful! Thanks, I really is a lovely sound, even if it is synthetic. Thanks for the support!
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Hey mon this is super, reggae with a message other than pass it on! Super vocal Janice. Peter that was one hell of a guitar track - brilliant job. Great mix Bud. As usual I loved it Thank you for mentioning the vocal, guitar and mix. That covered all we could’ve hoped for. Very much appreciated! J&B
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Asking a computer to do everything for you, which is what Suno and other similar AI programs do, is not "creating" anything. I guess some people use it like that. I don't. I've been home multitrack recording for decades. I feed Suno my completed recordings. I'm an instrumentalist, not a singer or songwriter. Suno apparently does well on SONGS. I'm very unimpressed with what it did with several of my instrumentals. I think my original was better. That is, except this piece. I had improvised this sort of orchestral thing years ago. I'm not classically trained. I fed it into Suno. This blew me away. Cougar's "Philharmonic" (on soundcloud)
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Hi Ray, the last post on this waltz! What did you wrote? The stacked vocals don't quite work for me in the chorus at 1.30 & repeats after it. Not quite balanced, in time etc and distracting from your main vocal ends up sounding cluttered. The song is great as it the band and band mix. Sudden end though...odd. COOL STUFF. I think you were right about the not good balanced vocals, Ray. No one else talked about it, but I noticed it myself too. While I had aligned them with vocalign, it wasn't how I wish it had to sound. It wasn't bad, but it could have been better. Maybe in another song? Although that Vocalign is still playing tricks on me... Whatever, thanks for your compliments! Hans
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This is an excellent song. There's nothing to say because, like with a pig: everything is good. It's a little joke, but really, it's great. Bravo! Laurent Thanks, Laurent!
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Hi Laurent, What a big Band song with that voice, sounding like Sinatra (except when it gets in the higher regions)! The nice part in your video is that it showed where I have been myself (not that dancing on the square and the sailboats at the Louvre, but they were AI, weren't they?). A happy song, nice lyrics. Well done! Hans
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Thanks for asking  - Check out my "Preview of Current Projects" link in my Signature below. Not shabby, I sing as well as a bull moose.
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Sounding good, Scott, nice composition and tone. Enjoyed your video also! Slow spring out this way too, everything seems behind by a couple of weeks.
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Dan, what I am saying is: A) BIAB has an engine to do what exactly what EZkeys does. It had it likely since developers of EZkeys wore diapers. However, PGM doesn't allow for melodic 3rd party midi loops to be used same way as their MIDI trks in MTP Library (don't confuse with SuperMidi). We are mainly talking about 1-8 bar MIDI loops. B) if this "wish" will come to life one day, a file browser for these in BIAB has to be folder /tree based. Similar to ezkeys, session drummer by NI, and pretty much all the software that uses any kind of 3rd party Midi or audio loops, definitely not creating a giant single list. (That is what I believe got Jim confused)
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Hi Shigeki, Scott S, Janne, Scott C, Ray and Vic, Thanks for your very nice comments! Hans, Great song! The vocals, somewhat resembling John Lennon's, sing a wonderful melody. The folk-rock style melody is truly great. The video also matches the song perfectly. Enjoyed my listen and watch a lot. Best regards. Shigeki Adachi Hi Shigeki, now you sound a bit like Janice & Bud. They always call(ed) me John and meant the same one as you did! And thanks a lot for your compliments. I truly appreciated them. A good, good song. Beautiful folk sound. The background vocals contribute to the rich sound. Excellent, expressive vocal. One of your very best. Hello Scott, very nice to hear these compliments from you. And that last line of yours? I hope to read that many more times... What a beautiful and contemplative song, "All things of value have no defense/They vanish unless your heart prevents" I enjoyed the deep thinking in those words. Great band, I like the comfort of the baritone guitar and how the synth adds heavenly feel. Great vocals, calm and emotional. And those oohs and aahs add warm spirit. The video is thoughtful and touching. Janne Hi Janne, thank you for what you wrote. And that line you took, yes, I saw many times that precious things, or memories, were/are handled careless... But I fear that will continue. I am very glad you liked this song. In a way it could have been written by you (except for that difficult word). Lovely song Hans. Really cool vocal delivery. Loved the phrasing. Excellent instrumentations and chord change selections. Well done... Hello Scott, I am very glad you like the song. You wrote two posts here to let me know you really do! I'm beaming with pride now! A sweet & contemplative melody as well as super detail arrangement Hans. Extra points for using evanescent in a song & correctly too. Evanescence was a popular symphonic metal/ballad band a decade or so ago. They didn't seem to believe in nominative determinism as they continued well past their prime. Ha Ray, that word really broke my tongue when recording the vocals. The emphasis on that word is really different in Dutch. You wouldn't believe how often I've had to interrupt my singing and yell "Sh*t" at the top of my lungs after a mispronunciation. But now, if you wake me up in the middle of the night and ask for that word, it just comes out fluently. Thanks for your reaction. And I heard from that band (and it's name) after I was searching for this word. Hi Hans. Yes, often a song flows from one word. You did well on this. Your vocal is sincere and the tracks are very appropriate for the lyrics. Mix is great. Good work. Vic Hi Vic, I like 'strange' words. Already as a child. But they can't be used often. This one did. And I have a song with another word I liked a lot; "Forlorn". I think you will hear that one day. It sounds and means similair as the Dutch word "Verloren", or in modern English; "Lost". Thanks for your nice words! Thanks everyone, Hans
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I can't remember the original version, but I like this one, Chay. Good build, and a good selection of instruments. I'm not usually a big fan of those 60s organ sounds, but they really work well here. Enjoyed my listen
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Your right: audio version in SoundCloud sounds better. That is why I don't publish my music in social media platforms that except only mp3 or mp4 and not full quality wav-format. But to your music: a beautiful piece.
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Order before 11:59pm PDT on Friday, May 15th and SAVE up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® version 2026 for Mac Upgrade packages... and that's not all! With your version 2026 for Mac purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks... that's 222 NEW RealTracks available with version Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac! Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac® today for as little as $49! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all available purchase options. Learn more about the Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK here. If you have any questions about which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We're here to help!
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Some of it looks like mac OS 8 — especially the Style Picker.. For the most part, I'm liking the 2026 GUI and welcome the changes but, no, it doesn't look "new" to me.
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Hello, We still have not been able to duplicate this. I will PM you. Best, Catherine
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Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac - Special Offers End at 11:59pm PDT on Friday, May 15th, 2026!
Order before 11:59pm PDT on Friday, May 15th and SAVE up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® version 2026 for Mac Upgrade packages... and that's not all! With your version 2026 for Mac purchase, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Upgrade to the 2026 49-PAK to receive even more NEW Add-ons including 20 additional RealTracks... that's 222 NEW RealTracks available with version Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac!
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202 New RealTracks Released with Band-in-a-Box 2026!
With Band-in-a-Box® 2026, we've released 202 incredible new RealTracks (in sets 468-488) in a variety of genres—featuring your most requested styles!
Jazz, Funk & World (Sets 468-475):
Our new jazz, funk & blues RealTracks include a groovin’ collection of RealTracks and RealDrums! These include more requested “soul jazz” RealTracks featuring artists Neil Swainson (bass), Charles Treadway (organ), Brent Mason (guitar), and Wes Little (drums). There are new “smooth jazz” styles (4), which include a RealTracks first: muted trumpet, as well as slick new smooth jazz brushes options for drums. Blues lovers will be thrilled—there are more “classic acoustic blues” styles, including guitar (5), bass (4), and drums (10) with blues master Colin Linden, featuring understated and tasty background acoustic soloing, plus brushes drums and acoustic bass. There are also new electric blues RealTracks, including electric blues with PG favorite Johnny Hiland (3) and soulful electric slide guitar from Colin Linden (4). If you love funk & gospel, there are great new options this year, including gospel organ (3) from Charles Treadway, as well as new funk, tango, and rock ’n’ roll drums (3) and bass (1). And for big, bold arrangements, we have uptempo soul horns (4) featuring a three-part hip horn section with options for a full mix or stems of each individual horn — plus an accompanying rhythm section (4) of drums, bass, guitar, and electric piano!
Rock & Pop (Sets 476–482):
Our new rock & pop RealTracks bring a powerful mix of requested favorites, fresh genres, and modern chart-inspired styles! We have more of our popular “Producer Layered Acoustic Guitars (15)” featuring Band-in-a-Box favorite Brent Mason. We’ve continued our much-requested disco styles (10), and added new Celtic guitar (5) with a more basic, accessible approach than our previous Drop-D or DADGAD offerings. There are also highly requested yacht rock styles (17), inspired by the smooth, polished soft-rock sound of the late ’70s and early ’80s — laid-back grooves, silky electric pianos, warm textures, elegant harmonic movement, and pristine production aesthetics. Fans of heavier styles will love our new glam metal (13), capturing the flashy, high-energy sound of ’80s arena-ready guitar rock. We also have a set of rootsy modern-folk rock (18), with a warm, organic sound combining contemporary folk textures and driving acoustic strumming. And we’ve added lots of new modern pop styles (16) — the kinds of sounds you’re hearing on the radio today, featuring exciting new drums, synths, and cutting-edge RealTracks arrangements.
Country, & Americana (Sets 483–488):
Our new country & Americana RealTracks deliver a rich collection of acoustic, electric, and roots-inspired styles! We have new country pop (9) with legendary guitarist Brent Mason. There is also a potpourri (14) of bouzouki, guitars, banjo, and more, perfect for adding texture and character to contemporary acoustic arrangements. We’ve added funky country guitar (5) with PG favorite Brent Mason, along with classic pedal steel styles (5) featuring steel great Doug Jernigan. There are more country songwriter styles (8) that provide intimate, rootsy foundations for storytelling and modern Americana writing. Finally, we have “background soloing” acoustic guitar (12) with Brent Mason — simpler, but still very tasty acoustic lines designed to sit beautifully behind vocals or act as a subtle standalone solo part.
Check out all the 202 new RealTracks (in sets 468-488)!
And, if you are looking for more, the 2026 49-PAK (for $49) includes an impressive collection of 20 bonus RealTracks, featuring exciting and inspiring additions to add to your RealTracks library. You'll get new country-rhythm guitar styles from PG Music favorites Johnny Hiland and Brent Mason, along with modern-pop grooves that capture today’s radio-ready sound! There are also new indie-folk styles with guitar, bass, 6-string bass used as a high-chording instrument, acoustic guitar, and banjo. Plus, dedicated "cymbal fills" RealDrums provide an added layer that work very well with low-key folky styles with other percussion.
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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
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- Instrumental Studies 25 - Soul Jazz Guitar Soloing
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Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Mac Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.
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Check out this forum post for "One Stop Shopping" of our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 Mac Videos!
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Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Mac is here and it is packed with major new features! There’s a new modern look, a GUI redesign to all areas of the program including toolbars, windows, workflow and more. There’s a Multi-view layout for organizing multiple windows. A standout addition is the powerful AI-Notes feature, which uses AI neural-net technology to transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI—entire mixes or individual instruments—making it easy to study, view, and play parts from any song. And that’s just the beginning—there are over 100 new features in this exciting release.
Along with version 2026, we've released an incredible lineup of new content! There's 202 new RealTracks, brand-new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two new RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
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