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User Video: Band-in-a-Box® + ChatGPT = Impressed the BOSS! by Callie - PG Music 06/10/24 10:35 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 1,450	0	1,450	06/10/24 10:35 AM by Callie - PG Music
When BIAB plays chords that are not quite what you wrote by Matt Finley 10/19/22 10:01 AM Matt Finley Replies: 15 Views: 7,733	15	7,733	10/19/22 10:01 AM by Matt Finley
Understanding the Different Band-in-a-Box PAKs by jford 05/30/21 06:05 AM mrgeeze Replies: 8 Views: 8,603	8	8,603	05/30/21 06:05 AM by mrgeeze
FAQ and posting information for the Tips and Tricks section by PeterGannon 03/14/18 04:46 AM jonW Replies: 11 Views: 19,874	11	19,874	03/14/18 04:46 AM by jonW
Tip: differences between the 'regular' and audiophile version 1 2 3 4 5 all by Matt Finley 07/05/25 09:13 AM Matt Finley Replies: 90 Views: 110,629	90	110,629	07/05/25 09:13 AM by Matt Finley
How to fix 'cuckoo notes' (one way for now.....) by ghgtu7yrtfg6e67u 07/05/25 03:34 AM Charlie Fogle Replies: 4 Views: 90	4	90	07/05/25 03:34 AM by Charlie Fogle
If BIAB experiences sudden crashes on opening — Apple Silicon Macs by Mike Halloran 10/23/24 11:04 AM Mike Halloran Replies: 0 Views: 222	0	222	10/23/24 11:04 AM by Mike Halloran
How to: Return to Factory Settings (Band In A Box) by Noel96 05/24/25 08:30 AM Matt Finley Replies: 1 Views: 236	1	236	05/24/25 08:30 AM by Matt Finley
Fine Tune Holds Adjustments by musocity 02/06/25 03:07 AM musocity Replies: 0 Views: 256	0	256	02/06/25 03:07 AM by musocity
TIP FOR FIRST TIME NEW PG USERS RE INSTALLTION. by justanoldmuso 05/29/25 01:27 PM justanoldmuso Replies: 0 Views: 258	0	258	05/29/25 01:27 PM by justanoldmuso
EZDrummer Keys Bass to PG SFZ by musocity 02/07/25 08:20 PM musocity Replies: 0 Views: 259	0	259	02/07/25 08:20 PM by musocity
ReWire Biab & RealBand with DAW by musocity 12/25/24 01:46 PM musocity Replies: 0 Views: 260	0	260	12/25/24 01:46 PM by musocity
Band-in-a-Box Sforzando Instrument Library Location by Jim Fogle 02/21/25 08:04 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 282	0	282	02/21/25 08:04 PM by Jim Fogle
GETTING A SONG IDEA DOWN FAST IN REALBAND. (particularly if one has an old clunky pc). by justanoldmuso 10/05/24 06:17 AM justanoldmuso Replies: 0 Views: 326	0	326	10/05/24 06:17 AM by justanoldmuso
Working with a male vocal, BIAB's harmonizer (versions 2018 – 2025) by Noel96 01/13/25 12:21 AM Noel96 Replies: 0 Views: 347	0	347	01/13/25 12:21 AM by Noel96
Creating Ketron Event Real Chords with Biab by musocity 01/29/25 02:47 AM musocity Replies: 0 Views: 349	0	349	01/29/25 02:47 AM by musocity
TYROS5_InstrumentInfo.n27 by ybg 11/19/23 11:48 AM ybg Replies: 0 Views: 407	0	407	11/19/23 11:48 AM by ybg
Webpage Style Browser/Player by musocity 09/26/23 01:06 PM musocity Replies: 0 Views: 463	0	463	09/26/23 01:06 PM by musocity
Multiple VSTi Changes On The Same Track by Pipeline 05/22/22 12:41 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 518	0	518	05/22/22 12:41 PM by Pipeline
Playable RealTracks Short Explanation by Charlie Fogle 02/19/25 04:21 AM AudioTrack Replies: 2 Views: 548	2	548	02/19/25 04:21 AM by AudioTrack
Using Midi to Narrow your StylePicker Style searches by Charlie Fogle 10/23/24 05:16 PM Charlie Fogle Replies: 2 Views: 557	2	557	10/23/24 05:16 PM by Charlie Fogle
Melodyne vs BasicPitch Free by musocity 12/22/22 06:03 PM musocity Replies: 0 Views: 582	0	582	12/22/22 06:03 PM by musocity
A SOLUTION FOR DOING 48K PROJECTS. by justanoldmuso 11/02/24 10:35 AM justanoldmuso Replies: 1 Views: 594	1	594	11/02/24 10:35 AM by justanoldmuso
Creating a Cover tune in RB. by Rob Helms 06/06/24 12:33 PM Jeff Yankauer Replies: 1 Views: 668	1	668	06/06/24 12:33 PM by Jeff Yankauer
MuLab VST a DAW Inside Biab (Win Mac) by musocity 03/22/23 12:30 AM musocity Replies: 0 Views: 674	0	674	03/22/23 12:30 AM by musocity
How To Turn Any Document Into A PDF File by Jim Fogle 05/15/22 07:56 AM Jim Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 678	0	678	05/15/22 07:56 AM by Jim Fogle
Create Your Own RealDrumStems by musocity 05/05/23 01:36 AM musocity Replies: 0 Views: 694	0	694	05/05/23 01:36 AM by musocity
How to Tune Down a Half Step & keep Notation / Chords on original pitch. by AudioTrack 10/23/24 02:45 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 2 Views: 694	2	694	10/23/24 02:45 PM by Jim Fogle
RealBand - How To Display "Hidden" Tool Icons by Jim Fogle 02/16/23 04:24 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 699	0	699	02/16/23 04:24 PM by Jim Fogle
HOW TO: Batch process SGU/MGU files and create individual audio files in BIAB by Noel96 12/17/21 09:30 PM Noel96 Replies: 0 Views: 704	0	704	12/17/21 09:30 PM by Noel96
Band-in-a-Box Music Photos by Jim Fogle 02/21/21 03:19 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 718	0	718	02/21/21 03:19 PM by Jim Fogle
Control Biab Functions with Midi Input by Pipeline 06/02/22 01:21 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 720	0	720	06/02/22 01:21 PM by Pipeline
Program Hints by Ember - PG Music 03/09/21 01:17 PM Ember - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 724	0	724	03/09/21 01:17 PM by Ember - PG Music
Copy Paste Track Levels by Pipeline 05/27/22 08:49 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 729	0	729	05/27/22 08:49 PM by Pipeline
using nodes in RealBand to change volumes on individual tracks by Bob Calver 03/20/20 08:07 AM Bob Calver Replies: 0 Views: 753	0	753	03/20/20 08:07 AM by Bob Calver
Show Biab musicXML Chords In Reaper by Pipeline 08/15/20 01:11 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 759	0	759	08/15/20 01:11 PM by Pipeline
HELP!!! MIDI timing by Tano Music 05/14/25 01:30 PM MarioD Replies: 8 Views: 762	8	762	05/14/25 01:30 PM by MarioD
INS File Checker (check ins for errors before converting to pat file) by Mike Head 06/19/20 04:18 AM Mike Head Replies: 0 Views: 767	0	767	06/19/20 04:18 AM by Mike Head
RealTrack & RealDrums Favourites Picker by Pipeline 01/28/19 09:29 AM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 771	0	771	01/28/19 09:29 AM by Pipeline
Windows 10 Save Spotlight Wallpaper by Pipeline 08/21/20 07:28 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 782	0	782	08/21/20 07:28 PM by Pipeline
Free Numa Player by musocity 01/12/25 05:01 PM Noel96 Replies: 1 Views: 792	1	792	01/12/25 05:01 PM by Noel96
Getting The Most From The PG Music Installers by Jim Fogle 06/24/22 06:58 AM Jim Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 793	0	793	06/24/22 06:58 AM by Jim Fogle
Enhanced Soloist Composing combining BIAB and RB Soloists tracks by Charlie Fogle 01/08/20 04:40 AM Charlie Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 812	0	812	01/08/20 04:40 AM by Charlie Fogle
RealDrum Solos, Rolls by Pipeline 01/20/22 10:16 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 816	0	816	01/20/22 10:16 PM by Pipeline
Ritard the ending by mrgeeze 11/03/23 06:28 PM mrgeeze Replies: 2 Views: 831	2	831	11/03/23 06:28 PM by mrgeeze
BB Transparency Win by Pipeline 05/30/18 06:17 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 842	0	842	05/30/18 06:17 PM by Pipeline
Snap Midi to Chord Notes by Pipeline 11/22/20 01:14 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 865	0	865	11/22/20 01:14 PM by Pipeline
Reaper Biab Chords Studio One Style Chord Window by Pipeline 09/18/21 02:03 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 867	0	867	09/18/21 02:03 PM by Pipeline
How I Use Band-in-a-Box DAW Integration to Merge Classic Rock and Soul - Henry Clarke by Henry Clarke 08/06/20 11:36 AM Henry Clarke Replies: 0 Views: 869	0	869	08/06/20 11:36 AM by Henry Clarke
Odd Times call for Odd Meters by Dzjang 04/24/20 06:32 PM Dzjang Replies: 0 Views: 872	0	872	04/24/20 06:32 PM by Dzjang
Silence Wave Files (Link) by Jim Fogle 06/21/18 04:04 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 878	0	878	06/21/18 04:04 PM by Jim Fogle
Biab Count-In from Any Bar Continuous or Loop by Pipeline 09/29/20 04:35 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 885	0	885	09/29/20 04:35 PM by Pipeline
Quick Menus Tool for Biab by Pipeline 03/24/21 07:24 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 887	0	887	03/24/21 07:24 PM by Pipeline
Mac Menu for Application Window by Pipeline 07/28/19 03:23 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 898	0	898	07/28/19 03:23 PM by Pipeline
Have a walking Bass line while other instruments 'hold' by Charlie Fogle 11/30/19 12:52 PM Charlie Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 910	0	910	11/30/19 12:52 PM by Charlie Fogle
Determining the codes for PG Music Fonts and using them in other programs. by AudioTrack 04/11/21 11:04 AM VideoTrack Replies: 0 Views: 914	0	914	04/11/21 11:04 AM by VideoTrack
Free Decent Sampler by Pipeline 03/31/21 11:12 AM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 918	0	918	03/31/21 11:12 AM by Pipeline
~ When You Get An Application Error ~ by Jim Fogle 12/12/20 05:15 AM Matt Finley Replies: 1 Views: 920	1	920	12/12/20 05:15 AM by Matt Finley
PreSonus Studio One Action Button Panel (Win) by Pipeline 08/18/20 12:07 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 924	0	924	08/18/20 12:07 PM by Pipeline
Trouble printing from leadsheet window by pjred 05/29/13 01:04 PM pjred Replies: 0 Views: 925	0	925	05/29/13 01:04 PM by pjred
Fine tuning the Realband’s handling of Midi and Vst plug ins in tracks. by Mike Head 09/21/19 04:50 AM Mike Head Replies: 0 Views: 928	0	928	09/21/19 04:50 AM by Mike Head
Automating external midi patch and command changes using BIAB 2016 by lambada 05/14/16 03:53 AM lambada Replies: 0 Views: 931	0	931	05/14/16 03:53 AM by lambada
Biab Plugin & Virtual Fretboard Guitar\Bass Win\Mac by Pipeline 06/07/19 12:20 PM Pipeline Replies: 0 Views: 935	0	935	06/07/19 12:20 PM by Pipeline
Searching PG Music Videos by Jim Fogle 07/05/19 04:07 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 0 Views: 936	0	936	07/05/19 04:07 PM by Jim Fogle
How to alternate slowed-down looped audio with silence for practicing/transcribing by DeaconBlues09 04/22/18 05:51 AM DeaconBlues09 Replies: 0 Views: 937	0	937	04/22/18 05:51 AM by DeaconBlues09

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July 01, 2025

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: VST3 Plugin Support

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® now includes support for VST3 plugins, alongside VST and AU. Use them with MIDI or audio tracks for even more creative possibilities in your music production.

Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Macs®: VST3 Plugin Support

Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®: Using VST3 Plugins

Join the conversation on our forum.

June 30, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac Videos

With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac, we’re rolling out a collection of brand-new videos on our YouTube channel. We’ll also keep this forum post updated so you can easily find all the latest videos in one convenient spot.

From overviews of new features and walkthroughs of the 202 new RealTracks, to highlights of XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAKs 18, the 2025 49-PAK, and in-depth tutorials — you’ll find everything you need to explore what’s new in Band-in-a-Box® 2025.

Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2025 Mac Videos — we’ll be adding more videos as they’re released!

June 28, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Mac is Here!

Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 for Mac is here, packed with major new features and an incredible collection of available new content! This includes 202 RealTracks (in Sets 449-467), plus 20 bonus Unreleased RealTracks in the 2025 49-PAK. There are new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 4, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 8, Xtra Styles PAK 19, and more!

Special Offers
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac with savings of up to 50% on most upgrade packages during our special—available until July 31, 2025! Visit our Band-in-a-Box^® packages page for all the purchase options available.

2025 Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK Add-ons
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box^® for Mac 2025 packages, but for even more Add-ons (including 20 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.

If you have any questions, feel free to connect with us directly—we’re here to help!

May 21, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!

Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.

Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.

Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano

April 15, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!

Bonjour à tous,

Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music

Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:

BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation

Voilà, enjoy!

April 14, 2025

Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!

Band-in-a-Box 2025 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Die deutsche Version Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 für Windows ist ab sofort verfügbar!

Alle die bereits die englische Version von Band-in-a-Box und RealBand 2024 installiert haben, finden hier die Installationsdateien für das Sprachenupdate:

https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025.exe
https://nn.pgmusic.com/pgfiles/languagesupport/deutsch2025RB.exe

March 19, 2025

Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!

Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.

Stay up to date—get the latest update now!

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