Band-in-a-Box® for Windows and Mac
Users LOVE Band-in-a-Box®! Here's what they're saying...
"Band-in-a-Box® is the swiss army knife of music production tools."..."This is the BEST track backup program I have heard!"..."I just love it,and it improves how I play the different instruments that I play!"..."The new interface alone is worth the update!"..."A must-have for any songwriter on a budget."
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!
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! 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!
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.
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!
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!
July 09, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Video - DAW Plugin Version 6 New Features
The new Band-in-a-Box® VST DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac® adds over 20 new features!
We show them off in our video: Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6 for Mac®: New Features
July 04, 2024
The Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Free Bonus PAK!
Along with the 50+ new features added with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, we've also released an awesome collection of new Add-ons! On top of the 222 new RealTracks (+50 bonus RealTracks), we've also released new MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, and two new sets of "RealDrums Stems."
Order Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac during our special (which ends July 31st) and you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK that includes a lot of these new Add-ons:
- MIDI Styles Set 88: "Look Ma! More MIDI 11: SynthMaster"
- Instrumental Studies Set 20: New Orleans Piano
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 40: More SynthMaster
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 43: Rock & Pop Keys
- Artist Performance Set 15: Songs with Vocals volume 5
- Playable RealTracks Set 3
- Playable RealDrums Set 2
- SynthMaster Sounds and Styles, with audio demos
- RealCombos 2024 Booster PAK:
*For Pro customers, this includes 35 new RealTracks and 58 new RealStyles.
*For MegaPAK customers, this includes 25 new RealTracks and 45 new RealStyles.
*For UltraPAK customers, this includes 28 new RealStyles.
- RealDrums Stems Set 6: More Pop, Rock & Country
Want even more new Add-ons? Boost your Free Bonus PAK to a 2024 49-PAK for just $49 and add even more new Add-ons to your collection:
- 50 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks & RealDrums
- MIDI Styles Set 89: "Look Ma! More MIDI 12: Funk, Jazz & Blues Keys"
- Instrumental Studies Set 21: '80s Hard Rock Guitar
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 41: Jazz Comping & Soloing Piano
- MIDI SuperTracks Set 42: Soul & New Orleans Keys
- Artist Performance Set 16: Songs with Vocals volume 6
- RealDrums Stems Set 5: Jazz, Latin, Funk & World
Listen to Demos of the Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK: https://youtu.be/ZezLjinyb-4
July 02, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Video - Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features!
Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Mac includes over 50 new features!
Watch our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features video, and follow along as we demonstrate how to create a new song from scratch using some of the major new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, like the Chord Progression Builder, the new MultiPicker Library Window, and the new Tracks Window!
Watch: Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features
June 28, 2024
Happy Canada Day! (Monday, July 1)
Canada Day is Monday, July 1st!
Our Customer Service hours that day are:
Monday, July 1: 8am - 4pm PDT
Regular hours will resume Tuesday.
Happy Independence Day to our USA friends on Thursday, July 4th!
June 28, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® Videos: One-Stop Shopping!
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac®, we're adding new videos to our YouTube channel. We'll also post them here when they are published so that you can easily find all of our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® videos in one place!
The Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac videos released as-of June 28, 2024 are:
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® - Everything you need to know in under 8 minutes!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® - The New Tracks Window Explained
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® - RealCombos Booster PAK Styles Demo
June 26, 2024
NEW - The Band-in-a-Box® 2024 VST DAW Plugin 6.0 for Mac®!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 includes the new VST DAW Plugin 6.0!
This new Band-in-a-Box® VST DAW Plugin has over 20 new features including near instant playback direct from disk, to audition various styles without creating WAV files. You can now load chords from MIDI files. There's support for Shots/Rest/Holds on Utility tracks, and more! For Reaper® DAW users, the Plugin has added 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.
Every purchase of Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® includes the VST DAW Plugin, and all Mac® upgrades are on sale until July 15th!
Save up-to 50% when you upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac® today - check out the different upgrade options here!
June 25, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac is here with over 50 new features and an amazing collection of new content, including 222 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, two new sets of "RealDrums Stems," and more!
We're having a SALE on Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Upgrade purchases until July 31, 2024 - save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Mac Upgrade!
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Mac 2024 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 50 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade it to the 2024 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available, and if you have any questions about your upgrade feel free to connect with us directly!
June 10, 2024
User Video: Band-in-a-Box® + ChatGPT = Impressed the BOSS!
Since AI is now readily available online as a resource for many things, we recently put together and shared a video where we demonstrated how to create a song using Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V; we've also shared a Bob Doyle Media video, Convert MIDI Chords into AI Vocal Harmonies with ACE Studio and Band in A Box, showing how they utilize AI for their song projects. Now it's time to share Henry's video, Band-in-a-Box + ChatGPT = Impressed the BOSS!, where he demonstrates how to use ChatGPT and Band-in-a-Box to whip a song project together in only 3-4 hours.
Visit Henry Clarke's YouTube Channel, Henry Clarke - Senior Musicians Unite, to find a large collection of tutorials showing the viewer how to achieve amazing results using Band-in-a-Box®!
June 05, 2024
Band-in-a-Box User Video Tutorials!
If you've reviewed our Support page, you've probably noticed the Videos page, which separates our Band-in-a-Box® tutorial videos by category: Overview, VST DAW Plugin, Setup, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and there's even an Archive category to go down memory lane... (You'll also find these videos on our YouTube Channel.)
It's always great to hear how other Band-in-a-Box® users create their songs, especially when they explain in detail what they're doing. Like Henry Clarke's YouTube Channel, Henry Clarke - Senior Musicians Unite! There you'll find his ALL Band-in-a-Box Tutorials playlist with over 50 videos! His top-three most watched videos include "How to Get Started with Band-in-a-Box," "How I use the Audio Chord Wizard in Band-in-a-Box," and "How to Create An Effective Solo Using Band-in-a-Box" - however he touches on many other topics and also demonstrates his own Band-in-a-Box® songs in the Band-in-a-Box Created Songs playlist!
You're guaranteed to find some helpful videos when you visit Henry Clarke's channel!
May 30, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Italian for Windows is Here!
Ci siamo dati da fare e abbiamo aggiunto oltre 50 nuove funzionalità e una straordinaria raccolta di nuovi contenuti, tra cui 222 RealTracks, nuovi RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, due nuovi set di "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 e altro ancora!
May 27, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 French for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 apporte plus de 50 fonctions nouvelles ainsi qu'une importante de contenus nouveaux à savoir : 222 RealTracks, des RealStyles nouveaux, des SuperTracks MIDI, des Etudes d'Instruments, des Prestations d'Artistes, des "Morceaux avec Choeurs", un Set 3 de Tracks Jouables, un Set 2 de RealDrums Jouables, deux nouveaux Sets de "RealDrums Stems", des Styles XPro PAK 6, des Xtra Styles PAK 17 et bien plus encore!
May 22, 2024
Video: Making a Song with Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V
Take your Band-in-a-Box® project to a whole new level when you incorporate ChatGPT and Synth V to add lyrics and vocals to your song!
We wanted to demonstrate how this is done with our video, where we show you how to go from nothing to a finished "radio ready" modern pop song by combining the features of Band-in-a-Box®, ChatGPT, and Synth V!
Listen to the finished song, so you get a listen to the finished product: https://demos.pgmusic.com/misc/behindthefame.m4a
If you like it, watch the video. Either way, let's hear your comments!
May 17, 2024
Happy Victoria Day! (Monday, May 20th)
We are celebrating Victoria Day on Monday, May 20th!
Our availability through this long weekend is:
Saturday, May 18: Closed
Sunday, May 19: Closed
Monday, May 22: 6am-6pm PT
May 10, 2024
Henry Clarke: Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function
One of the new features added with Band-in-Box® 2024 is the Tracks Window, which will look familiar if you've worked with other DAWs.
Henry Clarke explains why he loves the Re-generation function within the Tracks Window in their video Revolutionize Your Band-in-Box® Tracks with Regenerating Function.
Learn even more about what the Tracks Window can do with our video Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Tracks Window.
April 25, 2024
User Video: Convert MIDI Chords into AI Vocal Harmonies with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®
The Bob Doyle Media YouTube channel is known for demonstrating how you can creatively incorporate AI into your projects - from your song projects to avatar building to face swapping, and more!
His latest video, Convert MIDI Chords into AI Vocal Harmonies with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box, he explains in detail how you can use the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box with ACE Studio. Follow along as he goes from "nothing" to "something" with his Band-in-a-Box MIDI Melodist track, using ACE Studio to turn it into a vocal track (or tracks, you'll see) by adding lyrics for those notes that will trigger some amazing AI vocals!
Watch: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box
April 25, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!
Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!
April 12, 2024
Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
Add updated printing options, enhanced tracks settings, smoother use of MGU and SGU (BB files) within PowerTracks, and more with the latest PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 update!
Learn more about this free update for PowerTracks Pro Audio & download it at www.pgmusic.com/support_windows_pt.htm#2024_5
April 09, 2024
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
April 05, 2024
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.
April 04, 2024
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
March 28, 2024
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."
March 28, 2024
Happy Easter! Holiday Hours...
2024 is well underway - it's already Easter Weekend!
Our Customer Service hours this weekend are:
Friday, March 29: 8-4
Saturday, March 30: 8-4
Sunday, March 31: closed
Regular hours resume Monday, April 1st - no joke!
March 15, 2024
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!
February 21, 2024
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!
February 16, 2024
Holiday Hours - Family Day (Mon, Feb 19)
As a province, we are celebrating Family Day on Monday, February 19th.
Our hours on this holiday will be:
Customer Service: 8:00AM to 4:00PM PST
Technical Support: Closed.
Regular hours resume Tuesday, February 20th.
February 14, 2024
Video: Volume Automation in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®
We've created a video to help you learn more about the Volume Automation options in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows.
Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Volume Automation
www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#volume-automation
February 13, 2024
Video: Audio Input Monitoring with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®
We've created this short video to explain Audio Input Monitoring within Band-in-a-Box® 2024, and included some tips & troubleshooting details too!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024: Audio Input Monitoring
3:17: Tips
5:10: Troubleshooting
www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024full/chapter11.htm#audio-input-monitoring
January 24, 2024
Video: Enhanced Melodists in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®!
We've enhanced the Melodists feature included in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows!
Access the Melodist feature by pressing F7 in the program to open the new MultiPicker Library and locate the [Melodist] tab.
You can now generate a melody on any track in the program - very handy! Plus, you select how much of the melody you want generated - specify a range, or apply it to the whole track.
See the Melodist in action with our video, Band-in-a-Box® 2024: The Melodist Window.
Learn even more about the enhancements to the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024upgrade/chapter3.htm#enhanced-melodist
January 15, 2024
Today's the Last Day of the Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Special (Monday, January 15)
Our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Upgrade special ends today (Jan 15)!
It's your last chance to save up to 50% off your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Upgrade purchase, and receive a Free Bonus PAK!
Don't wait any longer - order today!
January 12, 2024
Our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Special Ends Monday at 11:59pm PST!
Time really is running out to save up to 50% when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® upgrade - our special ends Monday (January 15th) at 11:59pm PST!
Not only will you save up to 50%, you will also receive a FREE BONUS PAK with some just-released Add-ons for the program, including more Look Ma! More MIDI Styles, fresh new MIDI SuperTracks, Artist Performances, and more! To receive even more new content to your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 upgrade, add the 2024 49-PAK for $49 when you checkout! Our 2024 49-PAK adds the remaining new Look Ma! More MIDI Styles, the rest of the new MIDI SuperTracks and Instrumental Studies, the remaining Songs with Vocals in Artist Performance Set 16, RealDrums Stems, and more!
With Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®, we've added over 50 new features, including many major new features like the DAW style Tracks Window, floating "one-stop-shop" MultiPicker Library, faster Playback & Generation Engine, and more... but that's not all! There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 222 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Song with Vocals" Artist Performances, XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, two new sets of RealDrums Stems, and more! Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® during out special for as little as $49! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available. www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Note: This special has ended.
January 11, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Specifically for Reaper®
New with the DAW Plugin Version 6.0, released with Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows: the Reaper® Panel!
This new panel offers built-in specific support for the Reaper® DAW API allowing direct transfer of Band-in-a-Box® files to/from Reaper® tracks!
When you run the Plugin from Reaper®, there is a panel to set the following options:
-BB Track(s) to send: This allows you to select the Plugin tracks that will be sent Reaper.
-Destination Reaper Track: This lets you select the destination Reaper track to receive media content from the Plugin.
-At Bar: You can select a bar in Reaper where the Plugin tracks should be placed.
-Start Below Selected Track: This allows you to place the Plugin tracks below the destination Reaper track.
-Overwrite Reaper Track: You can overwrite previous content on the destination Reaper track.
-Move to Project Folder: With this option, you can move the Plugin tracks to the Reaper project folder.
-Send Reaper Instructions Enable this option to send the Reaper Instructions instead of rendering audio tracks, which is faster.
-Render Audio & Instructions: Enable this option to generate audio files and the Reaper instructions.
-Send Tracks After Generating: This allows the Plugin to automatically send tracks to Reaper after generating.
-Send Audio for MIDI Track: Enable this option to send rendered audio for MIDI tracks.
-Send RealCharts with Audio: If this option is enabled, Enable this option to send RealCharts with audio.
Check out this video highlighting the new Reaper®-specific features: Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Specifically for Reaper®
January 09, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 DAW Plugin Version 6: New Features Video
The new Band-in-a-Box VST DAW Plugin Verion 6 adds over 20 new features!
Watch the new features video to learn more: Video: Band-in-a-Box® 2024 - DAW Plugin Version 6 New Features
We also list these new features at www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.plugin.htm.
January 04, 2024
Free Updates Available for PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 & RealBand 2024!
Using RealBand 2024 or PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024? Head to our support page for your free update!
RealBand 2024 Build 3 resolves the "expired program" error users were experiencing, along with a few other issues that were reported. It also adds the option to launch the Style Picker from the Tracks Window! Learn all about this patch and download it here.
A lot of what you see in RealBand you'll find in PowerTracks, as these are similar programs - so the "expired program" error was also occuring in PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024. Fortunately, PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Build 3 resolves this!
January 03, 2024
XPro & Xtra Styles PAKs Special Extended!
It's not too late to save more than 40% when you purchase XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs, but only until January 15th!
In December we released a combined total of 300 new Styles in XPro Styles PAK 6 and Xtra Styles PAK 17!
Each PAK can be purchased for $29 during our special, which ends on January 15th! (reg. $49):
Order XPro Styles PAKS | Order Xtra Styles PAKs
XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs include additional Styles for Band-in-a-Box® that work seamlessly with your project. We offer XPro Styles PAKs that work with ANY Band-in-a-Box® package, and Xtra Styles PAKs for UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile users!
The 100 new styles added with XPro Styles PAK 6 include 25 Rock & Pop, 25 Jazz, 25 Country, and 25 Progressive Rock! These add styles like funky soul jazz, uplifting pop-rock, 12-8 country ballads, hard and heavy progressive rock, '70s funk, dubby reggae jams, driving country rock, synth-heavy prog rock, and many more!
Watch a video demonstration of XPro Styles PAK 6.
Xtra Styles PAK 17 adds 200 new styles to any Band-in-a-Box 2023 UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile installation! You'll find 50 each for Rock & Pop, Jazz, and Country. What about the remaining 50? We've added them with a new category: World 1! In Xtra Styles PAK 17, you'll find styles like: laid-back pop country, mellow smooth jazz, '80s new wave, Caribbean reggae, '90s alternative pop, modern jazz fusion, funky Texas blues, Afro-Cuban grooves, and even mariachi-infused Motown... and more!
Watch a video demonstration of Xtra Styles PAK 17.
Using Band-in-a-Box® 2023 or higher for Windows? Read your OS specific announcement here.
January 01, 2024
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® - Special Extended to January 15, 2024!
It's not too late to upgrade to the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® and save! We've extended our special until January 15, 2024!
Save up to 50% off your upgrade and receive a FREE BONUS PAK with some just-released Add-ons for the program, including more Look Ma! More MIDI Styles, fresh new MIDI SuperTracks, Artist Performances, and more! To receive even more new content to your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 upgrade, add the 2024 49-PAK for $49 when you checkout! Our 2024 49-PAK adds the remaining new Look Ma! More MIDI Styles, the rest of the new MIDI SuperTracks and Instrumental Studies, the remaining Songs with Vocals in Artist Performance Set 16, RealDrums Stems, and more.
With Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®, we've added over 50 new features, including many major new features like the DAW style Tracks Window, floating "one-stop-shop" MultiPicker Library, faster Playback & Generation Engine, and more... but that's not all! There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 222 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Song with Vocals" Artist Performances, XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, two new sets of RealDrums Stems, and more! Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® today for as little as $49! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available. www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
December 29, 2023
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Video: The New Tracks Window Explained
This tutorial covers the new Tracks Window added with Band-in-a-Box® 2024.
In this video, Simon explains how to locate and navigate through the new Tracks Window. Notice that this window is similar to tracks windows seen in most DAWs, and allows for lossless data manipulation in a familiar environment.
Learn even more about the new Tracks Window in our online program manual: www.pgmusic.com/manuals/bbw2024upgrade/chapter3.htm#new-tracks-window-
December 28, 2023
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Special - Time is Running Out!
Haven't upgraded to the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® yet? Hurry! Our special ends at 11:59pm PST on December 31st - that's this Sunday!
Until then, save up to 50% off your upgrade and receive a FREE BONUS PAK with some just-released Add-ons for the program, including more Look Ma! More MIDI Styles, fresh new MIDI SuperTracks, Artist Performances, and more! To receive even more new content to your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 upgrade, add the 2024 49-PAK for $49 when you checkout! Our 2024 49-PAK adds the remaining new Look Ma! More MIDI Styles, the rest of the new MIDI SuperTracks and Instrumental Studies, the remaining Songs with Vocals in Artist Performance Set 16, RealDrums Stems, and more.
With Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®, we've added over 50 new features, including many major new features like the DAW style Tracks Window, floating "one-stop-shop" MultiPicker Library, faster Playback & Generation Engine, and more... but that's not all! There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 222 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Song with Vocals" Artist Performances, XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, two new sets of RealDrums Stems, and more! Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® today for as little as $49! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available. www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
December 21, 2023
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 is Here!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 includes over 30 new features, like 256 available tracks, 32 VSTi/DXi synth instances, modern color scheme for some windows, new arrow buttons to change the current time, chord symbols to display in the Track window, 48 tracks to display in the Mixer, the ability to hide any extra masters or auxes in the Mixer, improved handling of VU levels in the Track window, better VU levels display when recording to mono tracks, and much more!
Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!
December 20, 2023
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Have you already purchased your copy of Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®? There's still more in store for you! We've just released an update for version 2024 that adds a new style for 2024 PlusPAK/UltraPAK/UltraPAK+ users and anyone else who's purchased RealTracks Set 431 (for version 2024). We've also improved some of the new RealTracks, updated the documentation, improved the "stretching quality" setting in RealTracks Settings dialog, and addressed many user-reported issues for both Band-in-a-Box® 2024 and the newest DAW Plugin (6).
Learn all about what this free update includes and download it today at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1106
December 19, 2023
Video: Over 50 New Features and Enhancements in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®!
Are you as excited about the 50+ newest features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® as we are?
You may have already watched our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® - Everything you need to know in under 8 minutes!* and Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features videos, but have you watched the Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®: Over 50 New Features and Enhancements! video yet?
Sit back, relax, and watch the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® in action: youtu.be/NCNEPwcDnpo
December 18, 2023
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features
There are 50 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows!
Major new features like the Tracks Window, MultiPicker Library, and Chord Progression Builder are explained in detail within the program manual, but why not see them in action in the Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Boot Camp: Working with the Newest Features video instead?
December 12, 2023
New! XPro Styles PAK 6 & Xtra Styles PAK 17 for Band-in-a-Box® 2023 and 2024!
XPro and Xtra Styles PAKs include additional Styles for Band-in-a-Box® that work seamlessly with your project. We offer XPro Styles PAKs that work with ANY Band-in-a-Box® package, and Xtra Styles PAKs for UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile users!
With the launch of Band-in-a-Box® 2024 we've released a combined total of 300 new Styles in XPro Styles PAK 6 and Xtra Styles PAK 17!
Each PAK can be purchased for $49: Order XPro Styles PAKs | Order Xtra Styles PAKs
The 100 new styles added with XPro Styles PAK 6 include 25 Rock & Pop, 25 Jazz, 25 Country, and 25 Progressive Rock! These add styles like funky soul jazz, uplifting pop-rock, 12-8 country ballads, hard and heavy progressive rock, '70s funk, dubby reggae jams, driving country rock, synth-heavy prog rock, and many more!
Watch a video demonstration of XPro Styles PAK 6.
Xtra Styles PAK 17 adds 200 new styles to any Band-in-a-Box 2023 UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile installation! You'll find 50 each for Rock & Pop, Jazz, and Country. What about the remaining 50? We've added them with a new category: World 1! In Xtra Styles PAK 17, you'll find styles like: laid-back pop country, mellow smooth jazz, '80s new wave, Caribbean reggae, '90s alternative pop, modern jazz fusion, funky Texas blues, Afro-Cuban grooves, and even mariachi-infused Motown... and more!
Watch a video demonstration of Xtra Styles PAK 17.
Using Band-in-a-Box® 2023 or higher for Windows? Read your OS specific announcement here.
December 11, 2023
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Videos
With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows, we're adding new videos to our YouTube channel. We'll also post them here when they are published so that you can easily find all of our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 videos in one place!
Whether it's a summary of the new features, demonstrations of the 222 new RealTracks, information on the 2024 49-PAK, demonstrations of our new XPro Styles PAK 6 and Xtra Styles PAKs 17, or detailed tutorials for other Band-in-a-Box® 2024 features, we have you covered!
Reference this forum post for One-Stop Shopping of our Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Videos - we will be updating this post as more videos are added!
December 05, 2023
RealBand 2024 is Here!
There are over 30 new features to RealBand 2024, including 256 available tracks, 32 VSTi/DXi synth instances, modern color scheme for some windows, Playable RealDrums support, new arrow buttons to change the current time, chord symbols to display in the Track window, 48 tracks to display in the Mixer, the ability to hide any extra masters or auxes in the Mixer, improved handling of VU levels in the Track window, better VU levels display when recording to mono tracks, song preview in the StylePicker, the ability to initiate track generation from the StylePicker, and much more!
RealBand 2024 is included with all Band-in-a-Box 2024 for Windows orders - and our 2024 upgrades are ON SALE until December 31st! Until then, save up to 50% - upgrade for as little as $49!
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
December 05, 2023
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows is Here!
Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows is here with over 50 new features and an amazing collection of new content, including 222 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 3, Playable RealDrums Set 2, two new sets of “RealDrums Stems,” XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17, and more!
We're having a SALE on Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Upgrade purchases until December 31, 2023 - save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Upgrade!
We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some incredible Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2024 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 50 Unreleased RealTracks!) upgrade it to the 2024 49-PAK for only $49. You can see the full lists of items in each package, and listen to demos here.
Check out our Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Note: This special has ended.
November 10, 2023
Holiday Hours - Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is Saturday, November 11th. Our hours will remain the same that day (8am - 4pm PST), however we have adjusted our Monday hours to 8am - 4pm PST.
Our regular hours resume Tuesday, November 14. Review our hours and additional contact information at www.pgmusic.com/contact.htm
November 06, 2023
Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac is macOS Sonoma Compatible!
We're over the moon to announce that the latest Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac Build 707 is compatible with macOS Sonoma!
Refresh your Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac today with this free update to resolve visibility of notation in the Notation Window, apply smoother use of notation features, update to the Drums VU meter, and add the newest version of the DAW Plugin (5.5.13).
Learn more about Build 707 and download it here.
The Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Mac German, French, and Italian language patches have also been updated with Build 707! Download your Build 707 language patch here.
November 02, 2023
Revisit: Eyes on Success featuring PG Music Inc., Band-in-a-Box®, and the Updated JAWS Script
In the past, Eyes on Success featured an episode that discussed our company history and Band-in-a-Box® program with Tobin, our chief development officer, including how Band-in-a-Box® is even more accessible with the help of their JAWS screen reader scripts!
Later on this month, Eyes on Success will be releasing an episode that features Gudrun Brunot talking about her new tutorials about how to use Band-in-a-Box® with JAWS.
It's a great idea to pair the two episodes together!
So, while waiting for their Gudrun Brunot episode, take 30 minutes and to listen to this episode from Eyes on Success. To download and listen to the podcast, use the link www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_2344_podcast.mp3
Eyes on Success is a weekly radio show / podcast geared to the visually impaired called "Eyes On Success" and that can be found at www.EyesOnSuccess.net.
Find out more about the show and get links to past episodes at www.EyesOnSuccess.net
Find their podcast on iTunes or use the URL: www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_podcast
October 18, 2023
User Tip: How to add drum fills without changing any other tracks
MarioD has shared some great advice when it comes to adding drum fills without changing any other tracks in your song:
There have been a number of questions asking how to add drum fills without changing any other tracks in a song. This is especially important if one is holding a chord for a few measures and wants to add a drum fill prior to the next chord. The following is how to accomplish that:
1-get the instruments/tracks to play like you want but don't worry about the drums for now.
2-generate the song.
3-freeze all tracks
4-unfreeze the drum track
5-add your fills where you want them
6-generated the song again - note this will only generate the drum track and not the frozen tracks
7- when you get the drums like you want them freeze the track
Have your own program tip to share? Post it on our Tips & Tricks forum!
September 29, 2023
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Holiday Hours
Saturday, September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day is also being recognized by employers on Monday, October 2nd.
We will have limited hours this weekend:
Saturday, Sept 30: 8am PDT - 4pm PDT
Sunday, Oct 1: closed
Monday, Oct 2: 8am PDT - 4pm PDT
Regular hours resume on Tuesday, October 3rd.
September 14, 2023
Review - Band-in-a-Box® 2023 for Windows is Overflowing with Features!
Dennis posted his very thorough Band-in-a-Box® review recently, where he dives into some of the new features added with version 2023: Sound-Guy's Band-in-a-Box Review
Read his thoughts on the Download & Install Manager, partial track regeneration, Playable RealTracks, Audio Editing, the addition of SynthMaster, the VST DAW Plugin, and more!
"Band-in-a-Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is, without negative connotation, a monster of a program. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. No DAW can do some of the things BIAB does, while BIAB can do a lot that DAWs do."
September 13, 2023
Band-in-a-Box® Tutorials for Low-vision and Blind Program Users
Our friends at EyesFree_Tutorials have just released their Band-in-a-Box Tutorials, Bundle 2!
Created for low-vision and blind program users, this collection of Band-in-a-Box for Windows tutorials includes 31 audio instruction files and 19 music files for practice, plus help documents. Specific topics include "ABACA, let's make a song form," "Recording melody and lead-in," "Playing and editing: part markers; the handy clipboard. The play function. Search and replace," and more!
Learn more about their new tutorials, and connect with Roy & Gudrun to order the Band-in-a-Box Tutorials, Bundle 2 here.
September 01, 2023
Holiday Hours - Labor Day (September 4, 2023)
Monday, September 4th is Labor Day. Our Customer Service Department will be open, however we will have limited hours that day:
Customer Service: 8:00AM to 4:00PM PDT (GMT -8)
Our hours will return to normal on Tuesday, September 5th.
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