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2019 User Showcase Awards.... Congratulations to.... You may have won a free Band-in-a-Box 2020 UltraPak ..... check here Over the past year (2019), we've had 1,089 new original compositions posted to the User Showcase by 157 different artists. Wow! Now over 8,000 songs in the Showcase! Many thanks to all who have contributed. In 2019 alone there were over 26,000 posts in the User Showcase forum, with 1.1 million views! There were song compositions posted from at least 23 countries, including: USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands, France, Japan, Denmark, Finland, South Africa, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jersey Channel Is, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, and Sweden. We'd like to thank and recognize these amazing contributions that people have made! So we announce the "Top 40" User Showcase Awards...to the top 43 contributors of 2019 – a free Band-in-a-Box 2020 UltraPAK for Windows (including the 49 PAK bonus) We've reviewed the contributions from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2019, and have based the results on a combination of the following criteria: - great compositions/arrangements/productions - use lots of Band-in-a-Box or RealBand (RealTracks or MIDI) - most contributions - other contribution to the forum (songwriting tips etc.) - haven't won before (not an absolute requirement) - haven't already got a free version from beta testing etc. And the winners (alphabetical order) are: 44kfl Al-David animarorecords Birchwood BlueAttitude Bob P Chris37 Crossroads cubanpete dani48 David Snyder dcuny Deej56 Don Gaynor Ezekiel's Storm F.M.M. floyd jane Ghostgum Greg Johnson gruverider Guitarhacker Janice & Bud jannesan Jim JoanneCooper MarioD musician17 PeterF rayc RichardB1985 Rob4580 Robertkc Ronnie Fields rsdean Rustyspoon# Scott C Steve Young Tangmo Tommyc Torrey Bliss Troy Schiewe TuneMonger Will Josef If your name is on the list.... congratulations! You have won a free Band-in-a-Box 2020 UltraPak Hard Drive (including free shipping of course) To collect your award, please contact marketing@pgmusic.com (by Feb 29, 2020) (attn: Callie), and provide details of where you want it to be sent. (don't forget to let her know your Forum name) If you've already purchased 2020, we will refund your purchase price. If you already have BB 2020 via another means (beta testing etc.), then you can designate "someone else" to receive it (just send that info privately in your email). If you're a Mac user, you can either get 2019 UltraPak or request a raincheck for the 2020 Mac UltraPak when it comes out. Once again, thanks to all the creative people who create, produce and share these wonderful songs!
Have Fun! Peter Gannon PG Music Inc.
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I guess I got here first! What an incredible company!!! What an incredible product!! I had completely quit writing before this product came out, and now I spend hours everyday with music, and hours every month with some of the finest writers and people I've ever come across! Congrats to all!! THANK YOU PG MUSIC!!!!! Take care all. Greg
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Well stated, Greg!! Incredible Company. Incredible Product indeed!! And like you, BIAB helped me return to writing after a long hiatus - and because of it, music become a huge focus of my life again.
Congratulations to all of the awardees! Those who participate in the Showcase make some wonderful music and make it a place that is a joy to spend time.
A HUGE thanks to Dr. Gannon and ALL of the folks at PG Music.
Band-In-A-Box is MAGICAL.
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Thank you Peter. Band in a Box is such a big part of my life I use it just about every day. Thank you to the PG staff for their outstanding customer service. Congrats to all the winners. Rob4580
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Thank you so much PG Music! Without BIAB, I would be just putzing around aimlessly on my guitar.
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Thank you Peter Gannon and all of the team at PG Music!! It is such an honor to be included on this list with so many great songwriters/musicians/producers etc. I would have such a struggle producing the music I hear in my head without this tremendous software! Just about any musical idea conceived in the mind can be put into a tangible form with this program! I hope that all of us on this list will use this great gift to produce music that will not only bless our listeners but also convince others that they can achieve what they only dream about when it comes to making their own music through the use of BIAB. Many thanks again, Torrey Bliss
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Congratulations to all the winners.
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Thank you so very much for the software and all the support you give to me and the community! Your software allows me to achieve a level of quality in my music that I would never be able to reach on my own.
Once again thank you for your generosity,
Troy Schiewe
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Thank You So Much! I Love Band in a Box!
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Peter, Thank you! You are very generous! I would not ask for a refund. I hope I can transfer my prize to a talented friend who I was convincing for some time to try BIAB, leaving him without a choice but to try it and fall in love with it (I am sure he will) P.S. I use BIAB almost every day. Even if I am very tired, I try to dedicate 10-20 minutes to it just exploring the enormous wealth of creativity and fun. Thank you for amazing product talents you managed to squeeze into the small box.
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Dear Peter,
I started reading your post and thought, "How marvellous that PG Music wants to reward talented users of Band-In-A-Box with a free upgrade. I wonder who they are?" Half a dozen names immediately came to mind. I was pleased to eight that I recognised before I had scrolled down to the letter G. Then I came to a name I did not expect to see.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate your generous offer. I love interacting with BIAB. It is the most brilliantly conceived and extremely effective music creation tool I have ever worked with. Last year I turned out more than a dozen brand new musical creations as well as significantly better remakes of earlier compositions - not to mention backing tracks of artist's songs. Without BIAB I would still be struggling along with midi.
I can assure you that the UltraPak will be put to good use. Many, many thanks!
Kind regards,
Ghostgum
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My music may not set the world on fire but if it causes a glow in just one person's heart, it has all been worthwhile
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Thank you Peter and PGMusic! I've been using BIAB since 2002, back when it was all midi. The first time I bought it I got the basic package plus the blues expansion pack, which was floppy disk #16 if I recall correctly What a long way the program has come since then! Like floyd, BIAB got me back into making music again after not doing anything with it after the last band I was in broke up in the mid 90's. It has allowed me to do things I would never be able to accomplish on my own, and I couldn't imagine life without it at this point. And the fact it is a Canadian company makes be proud to be Canadian! Thanks again, PGMusic rocks!
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I stand here, absolutely humbled to be included in such an amazing group of musicians, singers, and song writers. And to PG music, the staff, the programmers, the sales staff, the tech support folks who work so hard to create and improve an already amazing, jaw dropping, unbelievable musical package that allows me and so many others to do what we do so easily......and at a professional level......
A great big THANK YOU doesn't seem to be enough.... But yeah.... Thanks guys for all your hard work.
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You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Congratulations everyone!
When I started reading the list, the first thought that popped into my mind was "Wow! This is a 'who's who' of Users Showcase."
I've enjoyed listening to songs from everyone on the list!
Well deserved!
MY SONGS...Audiophile BIAB 2024
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Dear Mr Gannon, dear PGMusic staff,
what an incredible honor to be part of that list of fantastic songwriters !!! I'm completely humbled and thank you so much for it.
I really want to express my thankfulness for brightening up every single one of my days with that wonderful (sometimes I tend to think: almighty) software BIAB and that obviously infinite mumber of brilliant RealTracks, for the kind and supportive contact with the PGM staff, for giving us users the opportunity to share our productions and, last but not least, for the chance to become friends with wonderful folks all around the world.
Maha and I don't even dare to imagine how our life would be without all that.
Congratulations to all you winners - and thank you for all those wonderful songs and posts that you contribute to this great forum.
All the best to all of you,
Stefan
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Thank you Dr. Gannon and PG Team biab has help me to grow as a musician and has a way of challenging me in a positive way as well as musicians that contribute here I am humble to receive this award, Dr. Gannon thanks for contributing to our music world and a Great product thanks so much eric
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We've said it for years and will continue to do so. You folks epitomize what customer service/support is all about or should be all about. The community you've built with the forums and the remarkable diversity of its members is unparalleled. And the sheer joy that your products bring to so many is remarkable.
Music has always been a big part of our lives and Band-in-a-Box has encouraged us to take our musical journey to so many new and fun places.
Thanks to all the staff!!! We hugely appreciate your support.
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Names on that list I haven't seen before, which is just brill Congrats to all, old & new!
There's only one thing to do in crisis like this - Sleep on it! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BBox 2022 Audiophile, Mac Pro Intel, OSX 10.6.8, 800x600 (TV VGA)
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Thanks y'all! And congratulations to all the winners! Love you PG Music!
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Oh my word! Thank you so, so much. I can't think of any music company that
a) has produced such a brilliant and extraordinarily useful music songwriting program; and b) that treats its customers in such a brilliant way.
It's been said before, above, but what you have achieved in both these ways (including this phenomenal forum made up of such extraordinary musicians that all get together in such a collegiate spirit to share their Band-in-a-Box creations) is nothing short of, well, incredible. Thank you again - you have just encouraged me (if this were ever somehow possible) even more to keep writing and creating with your superb program ... you won't hear the end of me now, haha. Genuine gratitude!
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If there were such thing as a Michelin Guide for companies who make software for music... you would probably be the only company to get all 3 stars!
I love the imagination, dedication and vision you show in developing this software and in how you support it in the forums and elsewhere!
Congratulations to all the winners - you are all worthy of it... you have posted so many stunning songs that just make my life better by listening to them.
For me 2019 has been a year of personal struggles and I haven't been as productive as I wanted to be, so I was surprised to be included in the list... but of course very happy to be there!
Thanks a lot, PGMusic!
Will
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Dr. Gannon and company, thank you so much for your generosity. You have one of the best music products on the market in BiaB, a product that starts virtually all of my songs. I am very grateful to have BiaB in my arsenal.
I am also very honored to be included with some of the best songwriters on the planet.
This is the best site on the Internet.
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up. Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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It was a lovely surprise to receive a message from another forum member telling me I'd been included on the list of 2019 User Showcase Awards recipients. The generosity this gift represents, regardless of the marketing savvy behind it, is very rare and very much appreciated. Thank you PGMusic.
Cheers rayc "What's so funny about peace, love & understanding?" - N.Lowe
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Thank you PGMusic, I jumped out of my chair when I saw my name there! When my blues forum (which operated very much like the User Showcase) went away after fifteen years, I was lost. The User Showcase gave me a place to keep my music going and expand my horizons in the process. Now to put all that tunemaking power to good use! Thanks again, PGM!!!!
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Thank you for including me in this years User Showcase. It is very much appreciated.
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Thank you Peter and PGMusic
An amazing gift from a great company and much appreciated.
All the earlier comments from people I admire on these forums are a testimony to your generosity.
Peter
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This is very much appreciated. This past year has been the year for upping my musical education, haphazard as that tends to be. There is nothing so much fun and inspiring as learning a musical concept and immediately being able to put it to use with the brilliance, ease, and inspiration that comes with BIAB. Thanks for years of continual improvement and dedication that brings us to 2020.
I'd only want to add an encouragement to new forum members to dig into the forum, listen to, read, and support others, and show "us" what you got and are getting with the software. Not only can the rewards be tangible, but less tangible as well. You'll be inspired, challenged, and maybe even find yourself in friendly competition (even if your competitor doesn't know he/she is being competed with). That only comes with "giving"...the "receiving" will take care of itself.
Thanks, Dr. Gannon and all the PG staff in all roles.
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Dr. Gannon And All The PG Music Staff ...
Thank you so very much. This has been a very difficult year for me and my wife. She almost died three times in 2019. She continues to hold steady and we're hoping for some improvement soon.
Band In A Box has been such an important part of my life during this time - as well as the good times. I am so thankful for your excellent products and wonderful staff. Truly, it makes a huge difference in my life.
And the joy I get listening to the other forum members is just wonderful. Thanks everyone for your fabulous contributions! Your posts are better than anything I hear on the radio. Sincerely!
Thank you so very much! I am honored and grateful for this literal life-changing gift. Wishing all of you at PG Music the very best in 2020.
And congratulations to all the other winners. What a marvelous group of musicians and singers!
Alan
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Thanks! You've created both an extraordinary product, and nurtured a caring, supportive community of musicians. It's an honor just to have my name listed among all these fantastic music makers and friendly people! (Double checks to make sure they didn't accidentally mis-type my name when they meant "David Synder" instead! )
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To Peter and all the staff at PG Music.
Once more I am blown away by your generosity. You have given my music "life" since I was lucky enough to stumble across this wonderful product in 2012. I continue to use it daily.
I am just about to take part in my fifth (I think) FAWM and will once again, spread the word far and wide amongst the songwriting community.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Thanks Peter and thanks to your staff. That's a real satisfaction for me to be among the winners. Biab is a fantastic tool and realtracks allow me to make my music so nice. Congratulations to the other winners. Christian
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Thank you Peter and all the staff for this amazing product and company, I don't think there's another like it. Also congrats to all winners, specially for sharing their great compositions.
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Thank you so much, Peter and all the fine folks at PG Music! I don't know of any other company that does what you do. Nobody comes close to the quality that you produce. The finest studio musicians at our fingertips to generate top quality productions in hours, sometimes minutes! Incredible!
And then to honor us like this is remarkable. I cannot express how grateful I am. It is things like this that create fiercely loyal customers such as you have. All the friends that I have made on this forum have made similar comments to me about their sentiments regarding Band In A Box.
So thank you very much! I am honored, humbled, and flattered to be included in such a great group of people here. Congratulations to all the winners! (Actually, I think everyone who uses BB, and puts themselves out there creatively are winners already!)
Steve Young Music"In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of." - Robert Schumann
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Thank you for the great kindness from a wonderful company
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Well done to all the great songwriters on PG who won 2019 and look forward to hearing more compositions this year.Great product and Staff
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Congratulations to all the 2019 User Showcase winners.
Thanks to PG Music for creating the User Showcase and finding a way to recognize and reward the talent behind the songs.
Jim Fogle - 2024 BiaB (1111) RB (5) Ultra+ PAK DAWs: Cakewalk by BandLab (CbB) - Standalone: Zoom MRS-8 Laptop: i3 Win 10, 8GB ram 500GB HDD Desktop: i7 Win 11, 12GB ram 256GB SSD, 4 TB HDD Music at: https://fogle622.wix.com/fogle622-audio-home
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Congratulations to all the winners. 2019 was a very inspirational year with beautiful new songs and some arrangements were blowing my mind, pushing the borders from our great tool Band in a box. regards from the Netherlands
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Dr. Peter Gannon,
I have been privileged to work backstage helping to promote this awesome software. It has breathed new life in me since a stroke had sidelined my musical aspirations. Today, thanks to you, I am writing the best music of my life that is being heard around the world.
A sincere 'thank you' seems inadequate somehow but "Thank you" for everything that you have done for me in my musical pursuits.
A sincere congratulations to all winners. You all keep me inspired to keep growing musically. Thank you all.
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Doctor Peter Gannon and all of your staff at PG Music,
PG Music is the absolute GREATEST! Thank you all so much.
BIAB is an unique and amazing product which I have been using for about 25 years. And it is my most favorite among the music software that I own. I'm very happy and honoured to have been included in this year's awards.
And… Congratulations to all the other winners!
All the best,
Shigeki Adachi
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Congratulations to all of the recipients. Well deserved.
A special thanks to the generosity of PG Music. Outstanding!
BIAB & RB2024 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones
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Hello Peter,
Thanks a lot for putting my name on the list of the winners of this showcase award. I am proud of that fact, but I also would like to honour your fantastic piece of software that made this possible. I have so much joy in making songs and BB makes it pretty easy to get nice results. And of course I would like to thank all 'my colleagues' and the BB staffmembers Ember and Deryk on the forum. Their comments and support are heartwarming all the time. It is also very impressing hearing so much good songs on the forum. You must be proud of yourself to have created a product that makes all of this possible.
Hans
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Peter / Team,
Thank you so much. It really means a lot...
Bob
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Thanks PGMusic, it's a huge honor to be included on this list! I have used BIAB more than 20 years and it is still the only one I wouldn't like to be without. It has really boosted my songwriting to new levels, several honorable mentions in a song contest wouldn't have been possible without BIAB as an inspiration and backing band. And thanks to other showcase members, I have seen that it is possible to use BIAB in many different and creative ways.
Janne
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Thank you very much PG Music and your excellent staff; its so rare to find a company that listens,cares and responds with genuine enthusiasm to its customers! I`m a relative newcomer to the software...wow, there are folks here with 25 years experience...without Biab its likely I`d still be recording demos on cassette to be put away in a shoe box. You guys are awesome!
Robert
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Wow, I can't believe I'm in this list. Not only do I not feel even close in ability to the other people listed, nor able to give the kind of useful advice they provide. And also as I've have had to take a long break from submitting anything or posting due to work and university commitments! I'm certainly honoured to be listed amongst such talented people. Thanks for such a generous gesture !
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Wow, this is very, very cool. Congrats everyone--an outstanding year of music!
I can't imagine where I'd be musically without this software--a true Godsend! And the continued generosity and support of the PG staff continues to amaze. You all rock!
My best to each and all of you,
Deej
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Dear Peter !
Forgive me this late answer but I did return today from Spain and a monthlong semiworking sejour down there. As I did not have any means of communicating from there, though, I did realize that I had once again been honored with the PG prize 2019 ! For this I do feel most humble and thankful especially when I have´nt been able to be as prolific regarding songs as I had hoped for I do hope that there will be more to come with the updated BIAB program !
Thus I do thank you so much for this wonderful gift - we all know there ain´t any better and want to bring you my greatest thanks !
Cheers Dani
Last edited by dani48; 02/16/20 08:49 AM.
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Thanks to the BIAB staff for recognizing my work.
I started using BIAB in the 1990s with a Zenith PC and an Atari running Notator (now Logic Pro/GarageBand) but stepped away from music composition for several years.
In 2019 I was back in the studio and with the support of BIAB, the staff, and feedback/encouragement from the wonderful members of this forum I was able to produce some good work and get motivated again to do more.
This recognition motivates me again and I look forward to sharing my work in 2020
Bob
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Congratulations to all the winners,having won this award twice before myself I know what a thrill and an honour it is to be nominated,well done everyone.
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I was surprised to see my name on the list of winners. I sent a message to Callie in marketing because I just now got back on the forum after having major surgery. I pray that I can still get the BIAB 2020 because I didn't respond by February 29th.
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I was surprised to see my name on the list of winners. I sent a message to Callie in marketing because I just now got back on the forum after having major surgery. I pray that I can still get the BIAB 2020 because I didn't respond by February 29th. Not a problem, and WELCOME BACK!
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I am totally blown away by this hard drive. I thought I had to load it onto my computer, but was surprised that all I had to do was plug it up to my computer, and it loaded up, with everything contained on the hard drive. Thank you PG Music!!
Ronnie Fields
Last edited by Ronnie Fields; 03/13/20 11:03 AM.
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Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option
Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!
Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!
For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.
Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!
If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.
A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."
Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!
The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!
There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.
If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
Congratulations to the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
We've just announced the 2023 User Showcase Award Winners!
There are 45 winners, each receiving a Band-in-a-Box 2024 UltraPAK! Read the official announcement to see if you've won.
Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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