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I'm having trouble with my RealBand for Windows program. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 10/01/18 01:19 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 131	0	131	10/01/18 01:19 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
I cannot hear the metronome when using a DXi or VSTi synth. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 02/15/19 09:34 AM by Callie - PG Music Replies: 2 Views: 372	2	372	02/15/19 09:34 AM by Callie - PG Music
How can I return RealBand to the factory settings? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 11/10/18 11:59 AM by silvertones Replies: 1 Views: 296	1	296	11/10/18 11:59 AM by silvertones
How do I install update patches for RealBand? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 01:15 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 129	0	129	09/11/18 01:15 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
No sound in the Audio Chord Wizard, even though there is sound in the rest of the program. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 01:14 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 143	0	143	09/11/18 01:14 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Trouble opening the help file on Windows 98 and ME. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 01:07 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 64	0	64	09/11/18 01:07 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Which styles are included in each of the RealDrums and RealTracks Sets? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 01:03 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 68	0	68	09/11/18 01:03 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
When using the ForteDXi, the sound cuts out every few seconds. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 01:02 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 86	0	86	09/11/18 01:02 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I use the VSC-DXi I sometimes get an error message after I close the program. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 01:01 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 84	0	84	09/11/18 01:01 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
There is no sound when I try to preview my audio harmonies in the TC-Helicon window. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 01:00 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 121	0	121	09/11/18 01:00 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
What options do I have for creating a MIDI drum track in RealBand? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:59 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 129	0	129	09/11/18 12:59 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Error message: "Procedure entry point WMCreateSyncReader...dynamic link library WMVCORE.DLL". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:57 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 71	0	71	09/11/18 12:57 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
My Audio Track Categories are all listed as "unassigned". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:56 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 64	0	64	09/11/18 12:56 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I try to install the program I get a message that the "setup files are corrupted". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:55 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 77	0	77	09/11/18 12:55 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
When recording from an external keyboard, some notes are not being recorded/are dropping out. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:53 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 83	0	83	09/11/18 12:53 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I use Native Instruments Bandstand with PG Music software? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:52 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 109	0	109	09/11/18 12:52 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Error message when loading the program: "System cannot find file specified at...". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:51 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 73	0	73	09/11/18 12:51 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Using a DXi plugin with ASIO drivers, why doesn't realtime play-thru work while the song is stopped? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:50 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 86	0	86	09/11/18 12:50 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why are the CDs that I make quieter than professional CDs? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:49 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 97	0	97	09/11/18 12:49 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I use a single line input on a sound card to record two tracks simultaneously? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:48 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 58	0	58	09/11/18 12:48 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
The MIDI Guitar Cleanup function doesn't seem to have any effect. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:46 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 73	0	73	09/11/18 12:46 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Error message when loading the program: "GetCharWidth function call unsuccessful". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:46 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 73	0	73	09/11/18 12:46 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Using Shift-click in the Notation Window to enter a note one semitone higher isn't working. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:42 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 85	0	85	09/11/18 12:42 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
When using ASIO4ALL, the ports in the ASIO Audio Driver dialog are listed as "Not Connected". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:41 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 78	0	78	09/11/18 12:41 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I select patches on higher banks? What are MSB and LSB? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:38 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 92	0	92	09/11/18 12:38 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
I have made a patch map for RealBand, but I get a syntax error when I launch the program. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:37 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 64	0	64	09/11/18 12:37 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I make my MIDI file 'compatible' with many different computers? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:36 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 124	0	124	09/11/18 12:36 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Can I use more than one MIDI channel to play drums? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:35 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 93	0	93	09/11/18 12:35 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I return the toolbars to their default configuration? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:35 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 78	0	78	09/11/18 12:35 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why do I hear a buzz or hum when my computer is connected to an external speaker system? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:34 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 84	0	84	09/11/18 12:34 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I monitor myself while recording audio with an M-Audio sound card? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:33 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 71	0	71	09/11/18 12:33 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why do I get distorted audio playback or audio dropouts when I use ASIO drivers? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:33 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 88	0	88	09/11/18 12:33 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Error message when trying to close RealBand: "Cannot create file ... RBToolB05.Ini". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:29 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 109	0	109	09/11/18 12:29 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Error message: "A device ID has been used that is out of range for your system". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:28 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 90	0	90	09/11/18 12:28 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
What is the "S" column for in the Event List window? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:26 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 110	0	110	09/11/18 12:26 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Nothing seems to happen when I use the "Split Piano Track into LH/RH" command. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:25 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 62	0	62	09/11/18 12:25 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
What is the difference between audio effects under the "Edit" menu and in the Mixer window? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:21 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 79	0	79	09/11/18 12:21 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Where can I find a list of MIDI controllers? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:18 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 76	0	76	09/11/18 12:18 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How is pitch bend data transmitted and interpreted by a MIDI synth? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:14 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 89	0	89	09/11/18 12:14 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I use DXi and VSTi synths with RealBand? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:13 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 153	0	153	09/11/18 12:13 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I play my external MIDI keyboard I don't hear the sound through my selected DXi or VSTi synth. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:10 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 95	0	95	09/11/18 12:10 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why do I get a RBSEQ32.DLL error when I try to open the program? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:08 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 91	0	91	09/11/18 12:08 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I access all of the patches available in the Roland VSC and VSC-DXi? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:08 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 131	0	131	09/11/18 12:08 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why do I get an Error Code 5 when I try to install upgrades or update patches? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:07 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 125	0	125	09/11/18 12:07 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
"Cannot make connection" error when I try to choose a plugin in the DirectX/VST window? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:06 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 88	0	88	09/11/18 12:06 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why is RealBand recording an audio track when I am only trying to record MIDI? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:04 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 83	0	83	09/11/18 12:04 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I try to install the program, I get the message "Setup is not a valid win32 application". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:03 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 77	0	77	09/11/18 12:03 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
Why am I unable to download update patches and other files from your website? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:02 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 102	0	102	09/11/18 12:02 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I fade my Audio or MIDI tracks in or out? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 12:01 PM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 70	0	70	09/11/18 12:01 PM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I use RealBand to receive/save bulk SysEx data from my synth? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 11:59 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 121	0	121	09/11/18 11:59 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I use SysEx (System Exclusive) in RealBand? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 11:57 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 144	0	144	09/11/18 11:57 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I split specific notes or other events out of one track and move them to a different track? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 11:54 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 79	0	79	09/11/18 11:54 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I try to record, I receive a message that says "Awaiting MIDI Sync". by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:58 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 82	0	82	09/11/18 10:58 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I synchronize RealBand with another MIDI device? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:56 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 81	0	81	09/11/18 10:56 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I turn the metronome on or off? Is there a way to save my metronome settings? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:55 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 84	0	84	09/11/18 10:55 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
During playback, why is there a delay before my mixer moves (volume, pan, audio effects) are heard? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:53 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 77	0	77	09/11/18 10:53 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
Can I record Digital Audio and MIDI at the same time? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:52 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 75	0	75	09/11/18 10:52 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How can I load more than one MIDI file at the same time? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:52 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 73	0	73	09/11/18 10:52 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I control MIDI fades (crescendos and decrescendos) and MIDI volume within a file? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:47 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 83	0	83	09/11/18 10:47 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
How do I control my MIDI sounds using the Tracks Window? by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:45 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 66	0	66	09/11/18 10:45 AM by Alyssa - PG Music
When I separate drum sounds to another track, they sound like piano notes. by Alyssa - PG Music Last Post 09/11/18 10:44 AM by Alyssa - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 104	0	104	09/11/18 10:44 AM by Alyssa - PG Music

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April 23, 2019

French Band-in-a-Box® 2019 for Windows is Here!

Voici Band-in-a-Box® 2019 pour Windows®!

Band-in-a-Box® et RealBand 2019: Tous Packages
Nouvelles Fonctionnalités

April 22, 2019

Video - Band-in-a-Box® 2019 VST DAW Plugin for Windows® in Acoustica® Mixcraft

This video demonstrates the Band-in-a-Box® 2019 VST DAW Plugin for Windows® in Acoustica® Mixcraft - click here to watch...

April 18, 2019

Band-in-a-Box® 2019 for Windows Build 627 Available

An Update Patch is available to all Band-in-a-Box® 2019 for Windows users - Build 267! Learn more here.

Summary of changes:
Fixed: Using an external plugin (from the menu Audio > Plugin) would always launch the plugin in English instead of the chosen language in Band-in-a-Box.

April 18, 2019

German Band-in-a-Box® 2019 for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2019 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Paket
Was ist neu?

April 17, 2019

Band-in-a-Box® 2018 for Mac Build 266 Available!

Attention Band-in-a-Box® for Mac users! Update your Version 2018 with our latest patch, Build 266 here!

Summary of changes:
Fixed: Pressing play might freeze the program if your song has no RealDrums selected and includes style changes at any bar.
Fixed: The Audio Devices window might freeze if re-selecting the same audio device.
Improved: If using unusual audio device settings (eg. bluetooth headphones with a very low sample rate), a warning message will be shown that directs the user to the macOS Audio Device window to adjust their settings.
Fixed: The file open dialog for choosing a custom RealTracks folder would fail.

April 16, 2019

Requested Video - Using the BB VST Plugin in RealBand!

Did you know that you can use the Band-in-a-Box® VST Plugin in RealBand (but you don't have to...)? Tobin explains this in detail with our latest video - Watch now...

April 08, 2019

Video - Part 2 How to anticipate an eighth or a sixteenth note on any beat?

This is a continuation of the video on how to anticipate an eighth or a sixteenth note on any beat, but now we are including rests!

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