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When I tried Band-in-a-Box in 90th there was amusing feature - during chords playing you can play melody on the bottom row of PC keys (ZXCV...). And the program assigns on these keys notes that are suitable with the currently playing chord. That was a real joy :)) Month ago I have purchased Band-in-a-Box, but I cannot find this feature. Is it removed? I see that new version of Band-in-a-Box has a lot of impressive professional features. But this "one-finger intelligent play" feature was too fun, especially for children 
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Ain't that so with all 'evolutions'?
The 'Fun' gets dumped in lieu of more and more teccy features that everyone seems to bang on about needing. But do they use it once they've got it?
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It's still there. This is from the manual:
Play Along Wizard
The Play Along Wizard is controlled with the bottom two rows of your computer’s QWERTY keyboard or your
connected MIDI keyboard. The bottom row of keys plays chord tones; the second row plays passing tones. You play
any key in either row and never make a mistake! The Wizard keys are active during playback.
To use this feature, press the [MIDI] toolbar button and enter a check for MIDI Keyboard Wizard Enabled.
You can also select the Wizard Playalong feature option from the Play menu. In the Play menu, toggle Wizard uses “Smart”
notes to “off” (unchecked) to have the Wizard provide you access to the chromatic scale. Toggle it “on” to have access
only to the notes based on the chord/key of the song. Also, the Wizard works with the harmony feature, so you can play
along live in 4-part saxophone harmony for example.
BIAB 2024 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 6.5 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6; Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus Studio 192, Presonus Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors
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ian. i havent used it in a while , but as far as i know the 'fun' playalong/wizard is still there ...in 2021 https://www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2021full/chapter10.htmread down the page for wiz details. if in doubt... always read the pg manuals on this pg site and faq's and tips and tricks etc...also you will have the manual on your pc...also there is on line pg chat etc as to a new sound device i recommend you rent a usb sound interface with mic preamps built in...before buying to replace the audigy long in the tooth. this is what i do. this way one can ascertain how well it works with ones pc. heres the realband thread on sound devices. https://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=635707#Post635707lol...when i was a young lad ...i had many wild times in your neck of the woods..lol om ps..oops matt beat me to it pps..ian REALLY GET INTO REALBANDS MANY MIDI FEATURES. its a gold mine imho...its all in the realband manual.
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Thinking more about this, Ian, I can’t think of any feature in BIAB that was deleted in the nearly thirty years I’ve used it. They might redesign something, and they add features like crazy, but have they ever deleted one?
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they deleted the bundled amplitube in recent versions but if you've had a continuous installation and just updated it you have still got amplitube
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I had put that in the redesign category but you may be right.
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they deleted the bundled amplitube in recent versions but if you've had a continuous installation and just updated it you have still got amplitube I believe that Amplitube 4 went 64 bit only and BiaB was still only 32 bit. Maybe that is why Amplitube 3 was dropped, i.e. there no longer was a version 3 available. There is a free Amplitube 5 but again it is only 64 bit.
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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Matt Finley, justanoldmuso, thank you for your kind assistance It is really joy to play again via "Play Along Wizard" - like you met old friend after dozen year of parting
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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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