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How To Print Your Band-in-a-Box® Program Manual by Callie - PG Music 02/02/22 11:43 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 1,474	0	1,474	02/02/22 11:43 AM by Callie - PG Music
Introducing... ChatPG! by Callie - PG Music 08/30/23 09:53 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 2,171	0	2,171	08/30/23 09:53 AM by Callie - PG Music
What Is Sound? 21 Audio Terms Defined (Video Link) by Jim Fogle 01/23/24 05:32 PM Mike Halloran Replies: 4 Views: 1,797	4	1,797	01/23/24 05:32 PM by Mike Halloran
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users by Callie - PG Music 03/15/24 09:14 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 1,040	0	1,040	03/15/24 09:14 AM by Callie - PG Music
Band-in-a-Box User Video Tutorials! by Callie - PG Music 06/05/24 11:20 AM Callie - PG Music Replies: 0 Views: 789	0	789	06/05/24 11:20 AM by Callie - PG Music
Just got in my BIAB mega pac for windows by OneManGig 11/30/16 08:33 AM David Snyder Replies: 3 Views: 2,559	3	2,559	11/30/16 08:33 AM by David Snyder
Read versus Unread Posts in the Beginner's Forum by jford 12/01/16 03:50 AM jcland Replies: 4 Views: 2,956	4	2,956	12/01/16 03:50 AM by jcland
Mixing tip: "How high is too high?" is asking the wrong question. by Icelander 12/01/16 03:38 PM lambada Replies: 4 Views: 2,804	4	2,804	12/01/16 03:38 PM by lambada
Mixing v mastering. by Marty Sorensen 12/01/16 04:49 PM Marty Sorensen Replies: 11 Views: 5,716	11	5,716	12/01/16 04:49 PM by Marty Sorensen
my first week with band in a box & realband by pghboemike 12/02/16 04:07 AM David Snyder Replies: 4 Views: 2,766	4	2,766	12/02/16 04:07 AM by David Snyder
Great Lessons From Another Post_Circle of Fifths and More by David Snyder 12/02/16 04:32 AM David Snyder Replies: 0 Views: 1,089	0	1,089	12/02/16 04:32 AM by David Snyder
Clean Install? by rworkman 12/02/16 09:16 AM Matt Finley Replies: 5 Views: 3,295	5	3,295	12/02/16 09:16 AM by Matt Finley
BIAB For Beginners Forum??--Plus a Sample Lesson 1 2 3 all by David Snyder 12/04/16 04:27 AM David Snyder Replies: 47 Views: 53,273	47	53,273	12/04/16 04:27 AM by David Snyder
Basic Chord Entry Lesson # 1_Welcome Props!! by David Snyder 12/04/16 04:35 AM David Snyder Replies: 10 Views: 6,069	10	6,069	12/04/16 04:35 AM by David Snyder
OK Beginners You Have Your Own Forum_Post Away!! by David Snyder 12/05/16 01:10 PM David Snyder Replies: 2 Views: 1,891	2	1,891	12/05/16 01:10 PM by David Snyder
David's Beginners Drop Box_Book Mark if You Want by David Snyder 12/05/16 07:47 PM Andy A - USA Replies: 4 Views: 2,729	4	2,729	12/05/16 07:47 PM by Andy A - USA
Adding an accompaniment to certain bars in a substyle by props2 12/06/16 07:30 AM Charlie Fogle Replies: 2 Views: 1,989	2	1,989	12/06/16 07:30 AM by Charlie Fogle
BEGINNING YOUR FIRST DAW by pghboemike 12/06/16 08:58 AM David Snyder Replies: 1 Views: 1,661	1	1,661	12/06/16 08:58 AM by David Snyder
which version by UdoBS 12/06/16 09:13 AM UdoBS Replies: 6 Views: 3,300	6	3,300	12/06/16 09:13 AM by UdoBS
Songwriting with Gary Ewer Bookmark_Great Resource by David Snyder 12/06/16 03:20 PM David Snyder Replies: 0 Views: 1,235	0	1,235	12/06/16 03:20 PM by David Snyder
Blues styles and one bar ending by Dongle 12/06/16 09:55 PM Dongle Replies: 12 Views: 7,003	12	7,003	12/06/16 09:55 PM by Dongle
No right click Copy/Paste in RealBand. ? by Kev T 12/07/16 01:12 PM Kev T Replies: 4 Views: 2,486	4	2,486	12/07/16 01:12 PM by Kev T
Beginners question by wish 12/09/16 12:24 PM wish Replies: 6 Views: 4,224	6	4,224	12/09/16 12:24 PM by wish
New User to BIAB by props2 12/09/16 05:46 PM earl kirby Replies: 11 Views: 5,767	11	5,767	12/09/16 05:46 PM by earl kirby
Another one.... by wish 12/10/16 12:19 PM wish Replies: 8 Views: 3,921	8	3,921	12/10/16 12:19 PM by wish
Great use for BIAB by Marty Sorensen 12/11/16 04:15 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 9 Views: 4,653	9	4,653	12/11/16 04:15 AM by Guitarhacker
Offering help & tips to all new users! by Edward Buckley 12/11/16 11:38 AM Bvtch! Replies: 7 Views: 4,402	7	4,402	12/11/16 11:38 AM by Bvtch!
Saving Custom Toolbar Tab by sealcove 12/11/16 01:33 PM sealcove Replies: 0 Views: 857	0	857	12/11/16 01:33 PM by sealcove
Did I make a mistake going with the download only option? by sealcove 12/11/16 02:13 PM Kev T Replies: 10 Views: 5,259	10	5,259	12/11/16 02:13 PM by Kev T
getting music ideas from your head into band in a box by pghboemike 12/11/16 09:28 PM pghboemike Replies: 4 Views: 2,882	4	2,882	12/11/16 09:28 PM by pghboemike
Key in BB is of from my guitar. by Turboed 12/12/16 08:17 AM Matt Finley Replies: 5 Views: 2,746	5	2,746	12/12/16 08:17 AM by Matt Finley
Midi Lesson for Beginners #2_Using Real Band by David Snyder 12/12/16 09:14 AM David Snyder Replies: 0 Views: 1,051	0	1,051	12/12/16 09:14 AM by David Snyder
Install question by Danna 12/12/16 01:42 PM Danna Replies: 11 Views: 5,863	11	5,863	12/12/16 01:42 PM by Danna
Home mic setup for the beginner singer by PeterGannon 12/13/16 03:52 AM MarioD Replies: 19 Views: 28,842	19	28,842	12/13/16 03:52 AM by MarioD
RealBand: Sliders by A-J 12/14/16 04:16 AM Charlie Fogle Replies: 17 Views: 10,067	17	10,067	12/14/16 04:16 AM by Charlie Fogle
VOCALS: Put your money where your mouth is by Buford 12/14/16 06:25 AM Bob Buford Replies: 4 Views: 3,089	4	3,089	12/14/16 06:25 AM by Bob Buford
Beginners Midi Lesson #1 For BIAB by David Snyder 12/14/16 11:38 AM wish Replies: 14 Views: 8,077	14	8,077	12/14/16 11:38 AM by wish
How many chords in one Bar by llanaro 12/15/16 10:14 AM jford Replies: 3 Views: 3,027	3	3,027	12/15/16 10:14 AM by jford
band in a box 2016 with previous paks by ALIDAV 12/17/16 06:57 AM Matt Finley Replies: 1 Views: 1,585	1	1,585	12/17/16 06:57 AM by Matt Finley
PITCH SHIFTING and TEMPO STRETCHING by Andy A - USA 12/19/16 04:06 PM Andy A - USA Replies: 9 Views: 5,186	9	5,186	12/19/16 04:06 PM by Andy A - USA
Where is the time? by Marty Sorensen 12/19/16 05:35 PM eddie1261 Replies: 3 Views: 1,886	3	1,886	12/19/16 05:35 PM by eddie1261
Total Noobie by Torq2 12/20/16 12:29 AM Torq2 Replies: 11 Views: 6,544	11	6,544	12/20/16 12:29 AM by Torq2
Transpose audio but not Notation? by NateMan 12/20/16 10:29 AM NateMan Replies: 5 Views: 2,971	5	2,971	12/20/16 10:29 AM by NateMan
Training courses in the north of England by Andrew Ullmann 12/21/16 04:55 AM Guitartist Replies: 1 Views: 1,463	1	1,463	12/21/16 04:55 AM by Guitartist
Create a personal Real Drums track by Andy A - USA 12/22/16 06:10 AM eddie1261 Replies: 12 Views: 6,203	12	6,203	12/22/16 06:10 AM by eddie1261
What is MIDI by MarioD 12/22/16 10:46 AM Jim Fogle Replies: 2 Views: 1,939	2	1,939	12/22/16 10:46 AM by Jim Fogle
music theory summary\intro by pghboemike 12/23/16 04:32 PM Jim Fogle Replies: 1 Views: 1,492	1	1,492	12/23/16 04:32 PM by Jim Fogle
Audio issues by Andy A - USA 12/24/16 04:37 AM Andy A - USA Replies: 0 Views: 1,043	0	1,043	12/24/16 04:37 AM by Andy A - USA
record a second audio channel in a song by D.S. Jake 12/24/16 03:03 PM Charlie Fogle Replies: 6 Views: 3,424	6	3,424	12/24/16 03:03 PM by Charlie Fogle
Creating solo lines by wish 12/28/16 07:08 AM Charlie Fogle Replies: 13 Views: 5,805	13	5,805	12/28/16 07:08 AM by Charlie Fogle
Create a Style by Timothy W. Cook 12/29/16 09:43 AM BigSugarHopkins Replies: 5 Views: 3,089	5	3,089	12/29/16 09:43 AM by BigSugarHopkins
bay area help? by lifesize 12/30/16 03:38 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 2 Views: 2,079	2	2,079	12/30/16 03:38 AM by Guitarhacker
2017 Upgrade Plus Pak vs Mega Pak by JoseCuervo 01/03/17 09:43 AM jford Replies: 4 Views: 3,547	4	3,547	01/03/17 09:43 AM by jford
Drums too busy by Lynn B 01/03/17 05:26 PM Icelander Replies: 15 Views: 10,222	15	10,222	01/03/17 05:26 PM by Icelander
Adding an Intro after the fact by don9337 01/07/17 03:58 AM don9337 Replies: 3 Views: 3,622	3	3,622	01/07/17 03:58 AM by don9337
How do I restore default instruments for a given style setting? by Mr.Bebop 01/09/17 09:04 AM jford Replies: 6 Views: 4,252	6	4,252	01/09/17 09:04 AM by jford
Advice for a upgraded softsynth by props2 01/09/17 01:51 PM rharv Replies: 13 Views: 6,878	13	6,878	01/09/17 01:51 PM by rharv
no midi by WendyM 01/10/17 03:31 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 16 Views: 9,299	16	9,299	01/10/17 03:31 AM by Guitarhacker
how sound is routed in Band in a box by pghboemike 01/10/17 07:54 AM Njb950 Replies: 16 Views: 13,344	16	13,344	01/10/17 07:54 AM by Njb950
3/4 time and Chord Entry by ejbsk8 01/10/17 11:18 AM ejbsk8 Replies: 3 Views: 2,411	3	2,411	01/10/17 11:18 AM by ejbsk8
Chords resetting to simple? by Andy A - USA 01/12/17 04:29 PM Andy A - USA Replies: 4 Views: 2,353	4	2,353	01/12/17 04:29 PM by Andy A - USA
Lifehacker night school on music production, by pghboemike 01/13/17 08:30 AM pghboemike Replies: 0 Views: 1,056	0	1,056	01/13/17 08:30 AM by pghboemike
Cant get BB2017 to work off a portable drive Shortcut - why? by WendyM 01/15/17 08:32 AM WendyM Replies: 5 Views: 3,097	5	3,097	01/15/17 08:32 AM by WendyM
Move piano realtracks ? by Danna 01/15/17 12:11 PM Danna Replies: 2 Views: 1,977	2	1,977	01/15/17 12:11 PM by Danna
Circle of Fifths Progressions by pghboemike 01/16/17 10:45 AM VideoTrack Replies: 1 Views: 1,816	1	1,816	01/16/17 10:45 AM by VideoTrack

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August 28, 2024

New! XPro Styles PAK 7 for Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Mac!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 7 with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 50 RealTracks and RealDrums that are sure to delight!

With XPro Styles PAK 7 you can expect 25 rock & pop, 25 jazz, and 25 country styles, as well as 25 of this year's wildcard genre: Celtic!

Here's a small sampling of what XPro Styles PAK 7 has to offer: energetic rock jigs, New Orleans funk, lilting jazz waltzes, fast Celtic punk, uptempo train beats, gritty grunge, intense jazz rock, groovy EDM, soulful R&B, soft singer-songwriter pop, country blues rock, and many more!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 7 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box 2024® with XPro Styles PAK 7! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Watch the XPro Styles PAK 7 Overview & Styles Demos video.

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2024 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

August 28, 2024

New! Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Mac!

Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box version 2024 is here with 200 brand new styles to take for a spin!

Along with 50 new styles each for the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, we’ve put together a collection of styles using sounds from the SynthMaster plugin!

In this PAK you'll find: dubby reggae grooves, rootsy Americana, LA jazz pop, driving pop rock, mellow electronica, modern jazz fusion, spacey country ballads, Motown shuffles, energetic EDM, and plenty of synth heavy grooves! Xtra Style PAK 18 features these styles and many, many more!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 18 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Expand your Band-in-a-Box 2024® library with Xtra Styles PAK 18! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 18 here.

Watch the Xtra Styles PAK 18 Overview & Styles Demos video.

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 18 requires the 2024 UltraPAK/UltraPAK+/Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

August 28, 2024

New! Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Windows!

Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box version 2024 is here with 200 brand new styles to take for a spin!

Along with 50 new styles each for the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, we’ve put together a collection of styles using sounds from the SynthMaster plugin!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 18 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Expand your Band-in-a-Box 2024® library with Xtra Styles PAK 18! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 18 here.

Watch the Xtra Styles PAK 18 Overview & Styles Demos video.

August 28, 2024

New! XPro Styles PAK 7 for Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Windows!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 7 with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 50 RealTracks and RealDrums that are sure to delight!

With XPro Styles PAK 7 you can expect 25 rock & pop, 25 jazz, and 25 country styles, as well as 25 of this year's wildcard genre: Celtic!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 7 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Supercharge your Band-in-a-Box 2024® with XPro Styles PAK 7! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Watch the XPro Styles PAK 7 Overview & Styles Demos video.

XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2024 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.

July 22, 2024

Video - Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac®: New Features for Reaper

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 includes built-in specific support for the Reaper® DAW API, allowing direct transfer of Band-in-a-Box® files to/from Reaper tracks, including tiny lossless files of instructions which play audio instantly from disk.

We demonstrate the new Reaper features in the Band-in-a-Box® VST DAW Plugin 6.0 in our video, Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac®: New Features for Reaper

July 18, 2024

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® - Update Today!

Already grabbed your copy of Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®? Head to our Support Page to download build 803 and update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 installation with the latest version developed by our team!

Learn more & download now.

July 10, 2024

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Video - Over 50 New Features and Enhancements!

Read all about the 50+ newest features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, or you can watch our video "Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®: Over 50 New Features and Enhancements!" to see it in action!

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