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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: 1,482	0	1,482	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: 2,194	0	2,194	08/30/23 09:53 AM by Callie - PG Music
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: 1,051	0	1,051	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: 803	0	803	06/05/24 11:20 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: 1,808	4	1,808	01/23/24 05:32 PM by Mike Halloran
Cutting out the band creating silence [Resolved] by 0zoro 12/04/20 06:28 AM 0zoro Replies: 2 Views: 728	2	728	12/04/20 06:28 AM by 0zoro
Coloration settings for looping sections of songs [Resolved] by 0zoro 05/14/21 05:14 AM VideoTrack Replies: 6 Views: 1,005	6	1,005	05/14/21 05:14 AM by VideoTrack
simple piano part [Resolved] by 46RP 02/01/21 07:16 PM 46RP Replies: 7 Views: 965	7	965	02/01/21 07:16 PM by 46RP
Keeping track of favorite instruments by 46RP 02/02/21 02:26 PM 46RP Replies: 2 Views: 627	2	627	02/02/21 02:26 PM by 46RP
Disappearing Selection Box - FIXED by 90 dB 06/21/21 07:54 AM 90 dB Replies: 4 Views: 633	4	633	06/21/21 07:54 AM by 90 dB
RealBand: Sliders by A-J 12/14/16 04:16 AM Charlie Fogle Replies: 17 Views: 10,069	17	10,069	12/14/16 04:16 AM by Charlie Fogle
Time Change For One Bar Causes Problems by abinigia 04/23/18 10:44 PM Noel96 Replies: 3 Views: 1,556	3	1,556	04/23/18 10:44 PM by Noel96
Trying to make an album without much effort, but running into difficulties. by abrock 02/21/17 06:56 AM jford Replies: 4 Views: 2,537	4	2,537	02/21/17 06:56 AM by jford
Turn off soloist during song by Acoustimac 11/16/20 12:56 PM VideoTrack Replies: 1 Views: 599	1	599	11/16/20 12:56 PM by VideoTrack
Rest instrument vs muting it? by Adam Williamson 10/04/24 12:16 PM AudioTrack Replies: 11 Views: 231	11	231	10/04/24 12:16 PM by AudioTrack
Which to buy Mac or PC version? by Adebisi 03/14/17 01:54 AM VideoTrack Replies: 10 Views: 5,066	10	5,066	03/14/17 01:54 AM by VideoTrack
changing the style deletes the notation I entered by AdimWit 09/22/22 08:14 AM AdimWit Replies: 7 Views: 808	7	808	09/22/22 08:14 AM by AdimWit
What is the best way to write for several instruments? 1 2 all by AdimWit 04/06/22 01:20 PM Sironedragon Replies: 20 Views: 4,150	20	4,150	04/06/22 01:20 PM by Sironedragon
External Drive and new Real Tracks by ADM 12/22/19 10:45 AM ADM Replies: 4 Views: 898	4	898	12/22/19 10:45 AM by ADM
I am running BIAB 2021 by adolesentcodger 06/30/24 05:13 PM Mike Halloran Replies: 6 Views: 545	6	545	06/30/24 05:13 PM by Mike Halloran
6/8 time in BIAB 2018 by agbiggs 03/05/18 06:19 AM agbiggs Replies: 5 Views: 3,981	5	3,981	03/05/18 06:19 AM by agbiggs
Band in a Box files [Resolved] by Aidonithith 01/14/19 11:28 PM VideoTrack Replies: 1 Views: 804	1	804	01/14/19 11:28 PM by VideoTrack
Is it possible to change STYLE more "smoothly" within one song? by ajen2016 07/09/21 04:55 AM ajen2016 Replies: 3 Views: 661	3	661	07/09/21 04:55 AM by ajen2016
Pick-up Notes [Resolved] by al wiegel 08/02/22 03:17 PM al wiegel Replies: 3 Views: 595	3	595	08/02/22 03:17 PM by al wiegel
A Real Simple Thing For New Users by Al-David 11/20/18 05:30 AM MikeK Replies: 1 Views: 1,237	1	1,237	11/20/18 05:30 AM by MikeK
Problems in savings SGU files by albylizhard 11/04/20 08:59 AM MarioD Replies: 4 Views: 837	4	837	11/04/20 08:59 AM by MarioD
5 questions sur l'actuel Band-in-a-Box, pour un ancien utilisateur désireux de s' "actualiser"! [Resolved] by Alceste-le-Loup 01/07/23 10:48 PM Alceste-le-Loup Replies: 6 Views: 962	6	962	01/07/23 10:48 PM by Alceste-le-Loup
Installer Band-in-a-Box est-il encore possible??? [Resolved] by Alceste-le-Loup 01/17/23 02:53 PM AudioTrack Replies: 8 Views: 2,570	8	2,570	01/17/23 02:53 PM by AudioTrack
YESSSS! et dernière question, à propos de fichiers .SGU [Resolved] by Alceste-le-Loup 01/18/23 08:14 AM Andrew - PG Music Replies: 5 Views: 521	5	521	01/18/23 08:14 AM by Andrew - PG Music
A mon tour de tenter de me rendre utile, à propos de SGU by Alceste-le-Loup 01/18/23 02:57 PM Andrew - PG Music Replies: 3 Views: 491	3	491	01/18/23 02:57 PM by Andrew - PG Music
GROOOOSSE PANIQUE! LE SON DU PIANO A DISPARU!!!! [Resolved] by Alceste-le-Loup 01/23/23 07:59 AM Andrew - PG Music Replies: 4 Views: 670	4	670	01/23/23 07:59 AM by Andrew - PG Music
A propos de boucles by Alceste-le-Loup 01/19/23 09:08 AM Andrew - PG Music Replies: 3 Views: 378	3	378	01/19/23 09:08 AM by Andrew - PG Music
SON DU PIANO DISPARU - SUITE! by Alceste-le-Loup 01/19/23 12:23 PM Alceste-le-Loup Replies: 0 Views: 290	0	290	01/19/23 12:23 PM by Alceste-le-Loup
Dans certains cas, Band-in-a-Box boude quand on le ferme...quid? [Resolved] by Alceste-le-Loup 02/03/23 09:46 PM Alceste-le-Loup Replies: 5 Views: 588	5	588	02/03/23 09:46 PM by Alceste-le-Loup
Recherche habituelle des styles impossible! Bug, ou pas bug? by Alceste-le-Loup 02/09/23 09:06 AM AudioTrack Replies: 1 Views: 405	1	405	02/09/23 09:06 AM by AudioTrack
What means ._ in the title of the songs??? [Resolved] by Alceste-le-Loup 02/19/23 12:29 AM AudioTrack Replies: 3 Views: 682	3	682	02/19/23 12:29 AM by AudioTrack
Creating simple "single note" melody using Real Tracks by AlchemyAmps 03/12/18 04:35 AM AlchemyAmps Replies: 5 Views: 4,144	5	4,144	03/12/18 04:35 AM by AlchemyAmps
Notazione con lettere "inglesi" by aldosax 02/28/20 09:02 PM aldosax Replies: 4 Views: 912	4	912	02/28/20 09:02 PM by aldosax
Locating Realtracks and Drums by Alex07 04/11/19 09:14 PM Alex07 Replies: 2 Views: 912	2	912	04/11/19 09:14 PM by Alex07
band in a box 2016 with previous paks by ALIDAV 12/17/16 06:57 AM Matt Finley Replies: 1 Views: 1,586	1	1,586	12/17/16 06:57 AM by Matt Finley
bar settings failure by Alison 04/07/20 09:28 AM VideoTrack Replies: 5 Views: 877	5	877	04/07/20 09:28 AM by VideoTrack
Converting a melody i wrote in notation from a midi file to a real track. by Alison 05/08/20 10:09 AM Mike02392 Replies: 6 Views: 1,320	6	1,320	05/08/20 10:09 AM by Mike02392
F drone by Alittlebitoffiddle 04/13/20 02:00 PM Matt Finley Replies: 10 Views: 2,163	10	2,163	04/13/20 02:00 PM by Matt Finley
Installer Didn't Install Xtra Styles by Alittlebitoffiddle 04/11/20 09:03 PM Andrew - PG Music Replies: 4 Views: 1,011	4	1,011	04/11/20 09:03 PM by Andrew - PG Music
Seeking Mentor or Partner by Allen2Saint 01/24/24 10:18 AM Allen2Saint Replies: 0 Views: 269	0	269	01/24/24 10:18 AM by Allen2Saint
Playback keeps repeating by AllenB 02/03/18 06:28 AM Matt Finley Replies: 5 Views: 2,918	5	2,918	02/03/18 06:28 AM by Matt Finley
playback repeats forever [Resolved] by altodave 09/09/22 02:18 AM Guitarhacker Replies: 5 Views: 658	5	658	09/09/22 02:18 AM by Guitarhacker
Rack Mount effects input help by Ampower 09/27/22 12:45 PM rharv Replies: 3 Views: 858	3	858	09/27/22 12:45 PM by rharv
Display chords/lyrics on ipad/iphone? by Anakin1138 07/01/20 06:32 AM Pipeline Replies: 4 Views: 1,276	4	1,276	07/01/20 06:32 AM by Pipeline
Mixer in BIAB2022 [Resolved] by Anat 06/30/22 07:07 AM Anat Replies: 10 Views: 1,073	10	1,073	06/30/22 07:07 AM by Anat
How to set patch for track with shortcut? by Anat 06/29/22 04:07 AM AudioTrack Replies: 3 Views: 472	3	472	06/29/22 04:07 AM by AudioTrack
Where is DELTE button? [Resolved] by Anat 06/30/22 10:06 AM Anat Replies: 8 Views: 756	8	756	06/30/22 10:06 AM by Anat
Default patches for Sforzando? by Andrew Koenig 12/09/17 02:18 PM Larry Kehl Replies: 2 Views: 1,547	2	1,547	12/09/17 02:18 PM by Larry Kehl
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
Getting RealBand to work with a PSR_S950 by Andrewtkbg 06/12/17 04:19 PM Andrewtkbg Replies: 3 Views: 2,082	3	2,082	06/12/17 04:19 PM by Andrewtkbg
Audio issues by Andy A - USA 12/24/16 04:37 AM Andy A - USA Replies: 0 Views: 1,044	0	1,044	12/24/16 04:37 AM by Andy A - USA
PITCH SHIFTING and TEMPO STRETCHING by Andy A - USA 12/19/16 04:06 PM Andy A - USA Replies: 9 Views: 5,206	9	5,206	12/19/16 04:06 PM by Andy A - USA
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
Chords resetting to simple? by Andy A - USA 01/12/17 04:29 PM Andy A - USA Replies: 4 Views: 2,358	4	2,358	01/12/17 04:29 PM by Andy A - USA
Rendered files sizes by Andy A - USA 02/02/17 03:18 PM Don Gaynor Replies: 4 Views: 2,541	4	2,541	02/02/17 03:18 PM by Don Gaynor
Transposing... by Andy A - USA 02/12/17 03:08 AM Andy A - USA Replies: 3 Views: 3,489	3	3,489	02/12/17 03:08 AM by Andy A - USA
One more before zzzzz,.... Low volumn on rendered RTs by Andy A - USA 03/13/17 10:26 AM Andy A - USA Replies: 17 Views: 10,109	17	10,109	03/13/17 10:26 AM by Andy A - USA
Change Octive for RT by Andy A - USA 04/03/17 11:14 AM Andy A - USA Replies: 4 Views: 2,635	4	2,635	04/03/17 11:14 AM by Andy A - USA
Newbie question related to midi files by Andy Mopley 03/09/20 10:07 AM Andy Mopley Replies: 2 Views: 797	2	797	03/09/20 10:07 AM by Andy Mopley
Editing custom/generated endings. by Andyf1204 09/05/20 10:45 PM Andyf1204 Replies: 12 Views: 1,310	12	1,310	09/05/20 10:45 PM by Andyf1204

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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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