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Video: Making a Song with Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V by Callie - PG Music 05/22/24 10:46 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 1,890	0	1,890	05/22/24 10:46 AM by Callie - PG Music
The Recording Revolution - 5 Minutes To A Better Mix III by WienSam 03/10/13 07:59 PM WienSam Replies: 2 Views: 3,968	2	3,968	03/10/13 07:59 PM by WienSam
Using computer speakers with Sound Canvas module - Advice? by jphillips 03/19/13 07:44 AM jphillips Replies: 7 Views: 7,370	7	7,370	03/19/13 07:44 AM by jphillips
Mixing Secrets For The Small Studio Additional Resources by pghboemike 04/07/13 01:25 PM Tommyc Replies: 2 Views: 2,892	2	2,892	04/07/13 01:25 PM by Tommyc
New Guide to mastering from makers of Ozone by Matt Finley 04/10/13 04:43 AM sixchannel Replies: 9 Views: 8,163	9	8,163	04/10/13 04:43 AM by sixchannel
some pro tips on vocals (from iZotope) by Noel96 04/15/13 09:01 AM Aninda007 Replies: 5 Views: 5,144	5	5,144	04/15/13 09:01 AM by Aninda007
Country Reference Recordings by RobbMiller 04/22/13 09:46 AM rockstar_not Replies: 3 Views: 3,706	3	3,706	04/22/13 09:46 AM by rockstar_not
Subjective Opinions for Applying Reverb by King Conga 05/04/13 11:11 AM chulaivet1966 Replies: 14 Views: 12,628	14	12,628	05/04/13 11:11 AM by chulaivet1966
vocals only record on 1 channel by m'aidez 05/04/13 02:10 PM Kent - PG Music Replies: 3 Views: 3,492	3	3,492	05/04/13 02:10 PM by Kent - PG Music
tinny banjo sound by profbob 05/07/13 06:38 AM Janice & Bud Replies: 10 Views: 10,772	10	10,772	05/07/13 06:38 AM by Janice & Bud
Interface by mmilbrath 05/09/13 06:39 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 2 Views: 3,003	2	3,003	05/09/13 06:39 AM by Guitarhacker
"Print to PDF" by jazmaan 05/25/13 12:52 PM williamewan01 Replies: 2 Views: 2,932	2	2,932	05/25/13 12:52 PM by williamewan01
BIAB 2013: How to enlarge and reposition the coda sign in a lead sheet? by Pescador 05/26/13 01:54 AM Pescador Replies: 5 Views: 4,225	5	4,225	05/26/13 01:54 AM by Pescador
MIDI question, from a Newbie by Roy Hughes 05/31/13 12:52 PM Roy Hughes Replies: 2 Views: 2,276	2	2,276	05/31/13 12:52 PM by Roy Hughes
Yamaha Audiogram 6 as aid to hypnosis? by Robert M 05/31/13 02:25 PM dcuny Replies: 5 Views: 4,652	5	4,652	05/31/13 02:25 PM by dcuny
LCR Mixing by Sundance 06/01/13 04:11 PM Kemmrich Replies: 9 Views: 10,207	9	10,207	06/01/13 04:11 PM by Kemmrich
Sound card for a Desktop PC by pajamahead 06/02/13 12:08 PM mikelawson07 Replies: 13 Views: 9,748	13	9,748	06/02/13 12:08 PM by mikelawson07
Pitch Correction / Auto Tunel by jjcousin 06/06/13 12:15 PM Guitarhacker Replies: 6 Views: 4,481	6	4,481	06/06/13 12:15 PM by Guitarhacker
For the mixing guru pros by toucher 06/06/13 12:35 PM Guitarhacker Replies: 6 Views: 6,000	6	6,000	06/06/13 12:35 PM by Guitarhacker
Backing Tracks Audio Track Volume by still jazzing 06/07/13 12:03 PM mikelawson07 Replies: 7 Views: 9,416	7	9,416	06/07/13 12:03 PM by mikelawson07
Shot setting for just first chorus? by jazmaan 06/09/13 10:39 PM Matt Finley Replies: 1 Views: 2,042	1	2,042	06/09/13 10:39 PM by Matt Finley
When BIAB won't cooperate: Getting chords to sound the way you want by aleck rand 06/11/13 01:47 PM aleck rand Replies: 19 Views: 20,758	19	20,758	06/11/13 01:47 PM by aleck rand
Gig playback options 1 2 all by pooch 06/12/13 12:30 PM Danny C. Replies: 34 Views: 57,812	34	57,812	06/12/13 12:30 PM by Danny C.
solving the Big Ol' Bag of Tangled Cords problem by Pat Marr 06/15/13 04:46 AM 90 dB Replies: 12 Views: 9,044	12	9,044	06/15/13 04:46 AM by 90 dB
Sweetwater Mixing Contest by rockstar_not 06/15/13 05:48 PM DrDUBose Replies: 9 Views: 10,301	9	10,301	06/15/13 05:48 PM by DrDUBose
Is there a problem with my installation by methodman 06/18/13 05:17 PM rharv Replies: 4 Views: 3,274	4	3,274	06/18/13 05:17 PM by rharv
Basic live recording by pooch 06/23/13 06:52 AM rharv Replies: 4 Views: 3,819	4	3,819	06/23/13 06:52 AM by rharv
Do some classic pop and rock vocals have 'hallmark' vocal effects that define their sound ? 1 2 all by Joe V 06/28/13 09:38 AM jazzmammal Replies: 20 Views: 33,647	20	33,647	06/28/13 09:38 AM by jazzmammal
Mix sounds different at 128 by Sundance 06/29/13 07:33 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 8 Views: 5,674	8	5,674	06/29/13 07:33 AM by Guitarhacker
Ketron SD2 by 90 dB 07/06/13 03:39 AM 90 dB Replies: 9 Views: 9,176	9	9,176	07/06/13 03:39 AM by 90 dB
Guitar Chord Grids and voicing by Clarky Clarke 07/22/13 12:24 PM Clarky Clarke Replies: 2 Views: 3,180	2	3,180	07/22/13 12:24 PM by Clarky Clarke
Tips for the Mixing Engineer - by Cakewalk (makers of SONAR) by Matt Finley 07/23/13 07:06 AM Matt Finley Replies: 1 Views: 3,328	1	3,328	07/23/13 07:06 AM by Matt Finley
What goes in is what comes out by CeeBee 07/23/13 01:19 PM sinbad Replies: 0 Views: 1,256	0	1,256	07/23/13 01:19 PM by sinbad
Home Recording Mic/Equip. Confusion. by Shastastan 07/29/13 10:31 AM musicproducer Replies: 7 Views: 5,932	7	5,932	07/29/13 10:31 AM by musicproducer
PC to MAC by moonwhisp 07/30/13 10:35 AM Janice & Bud Replies: 8 Views: 4,906	8	4,906	07/30/13 10:35 AM by Janice & Bud
Converting SMF types by J8stringer 07/31/13 03:16 PM JimFogle Replies: 2 Views: 4,622	2	4,622	07/31/13 03:16 PM by JimFogle
Audacity help?!?! by emm 08/01/13 04:18 PM rharv Replies: 6 Views: 4,686	6	4,686	08/01/13 04:18 PM by rharv
Recording setup by Cemil 08/08/13 08:57 AM Matt Finley Replies: 9 Views: 7,215	9	7,215	08/08/13 08:57 AM by Matt Finley
Barber Agnus Dei by bloeff 08/10/13 04:55 AM bloeff Replies: 3 Views: 3,045	3	3,045	08/10/13 04:55 AM by bloeff
Help Me Understand Normalizing... by SILVERBACK 08/12/13 02:03 PM Matt Finley Replies: 15 Views: 15,387	15	15,387	08/12/13 02:03 PM by Matt Finley
Guitar Strumming on a Keyboard? Is it possible with aftertouch? by K-Vaughn-B 08/15/13 08:01 PM RickeG Replies: 4 Views: 10,533	4	10,533	08/15/13 08:01 PM by RickeG
Comb Filtering due to reflective surface demo by rockstar_not 08/22/13 06:35 AM rockstar_not Replies: 10 Views: 6,475	10	6,475	08/22/13 06:35 AM by rockstar_not
Ethan Winer's Audio Myths Busted panel discussion by rockstar_not 08/22/13 09:47 AM Matt Finley Replies: 3 Views: 3,425	3	3,425	08/22/13 09:47 AM by Matt Finley
Create a wavefile with metronome by JacquesD 08/24/13 02:37 PM rharv Replies: 1 Views: 1,985	1	1,985	08/24/13 02:37 PM by rharv
Mixing piano solo track with backing track by riddlereader 08/29/13 09:26 AM riddlereader Replies: 9 Views: 7,814	9	7,814	08/29/13 09:26 AM by riddlereader
Baritone EQ settings 1 2 all by RobbMiller 09/02/13 12:38 PM RobbMiller Replies: 30 Views: 58,881	30	58,881	09/02/13 12:38 PM by RobbMiller
Bar Numbers by jjcousin 09/03/13 04:53 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 2 Views: 2,615	2	2,615	09/03/13 04:53 AM by Guitarhacker
USB Audio Interface - which works best with Realband? by minor7b5 09/05/13 06:09 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 8 Views: 12,156	8	12,156	09/05/13 06:09 AM by Guitarhacker
Is it possible to control BIAB with an external controller? by carneyweb 09/05/13 07:52 AM Mac Replies: 1 Views: 2,331	1	2,331	09/05/13 07:52 AM by Mac
Simple recording with backing by Limau 09/09/13 05:32 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 7 Views: 5,097	7	5,097	09/09/13 05:32 AM by Guitarhacker
Rhythm by TetonJohn 09/10/13 05:10 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 7 Views: 5,168	7	5,168	09/10/13 05:10 AM by Guitarhacker
M-Audio Fast Track Ultra users: levels in software mixer? by Bob_B 09/12/13 06:02 AM jazzwombat Replies: 0 Views: 1,676	0	1,676	09/12/13 06:02 AM by jazzwombat
Realband and alternative DAWs eg SONAR X2 by malcolmfhill 09/18/13 05:42 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 7 Views: 6,834	7	6,834	09/18/13 05:42 AM by Guitarhacker
Roland SD-50 with BIAB by erikhans 09/29/13 11:18 AM Mac Replies: 1 Views: 2,344	1	2,344	09/29/13 11:18 AM by Mac
Copy FROM / TO function by DJonKelly 10/01/13 05:26 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 6 Views: 3,816	6	3,816	10/01/13 05:26 AM by Guitarhacker
What to leave in, what to leave out 1 2 all by Guitarhacker 10/01/13 11:48 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 27 Views: 31,093	27	31,093	10/01/13 11:48 AM by Guitarhacker
problem with sound card on win 7 by Rejean_dup1 10/01/13 04:35 PM Mac Replies: 19 Views: 15,749	19	15,749	10/01/13 04:35 PM by Mac
Audioquest DragonFly and ASIO by Erik Hansen 10/05/13 10:56 AM Erik Hansen Replies: 0 Views: 3,010	0	3,010	10/05/13 10:56 AM by Erik Hansen
does anyone else buy CDs just to listen to the mix/engineering? by rockstar_not 10/15/13 08:35 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 5 Views: 4,866	5	4,866	10/15/13 08:35 AM by Guitarhacker
Peel Me A Grape by pooch 10/23/13 01:37 PM Mac Replies: 4 Views: 5,795	4	5,795	10/23/13 01:37 PM by Mac
Odd distortion? by stratocaster 10/24/13 01:41 PM stratocaster Replies: 10 Views: 5,949	10	5,949	10/24/13 01:41 PM by stratocaster

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April 17, 2025

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April 15, 2025

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

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Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
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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:

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April 14, 2025

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

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March 19, 2025

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

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March 14, 2025

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March 12, 2025

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!

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March 11, 2025

Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®

Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.

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