Band-in-a-Box^® 2026 Features and Additions

GUI Enhancements

Major Feature: A new GUI for the main screen and many windows gives the program a modern theme and consistent appearance, with a more intuitive interface.

Top Toolbar

Redesigned Layout: The top toolbar has been redesigned using logical groups of related controls, arranged from left to right:
-Export: Drop Station and export buttons. -File: New, Open, Save, and related commands. -Transport Control: Standard play and record controls. -Song & Style: Song information, style details, and properties. -Song Settings: Playback and configuration controls. -Additional Tools: Buttons for additional functions.

Consistent Icon Design: Button icons are visually consistent throughout the application and follow standard UI design conventions.

Customizable Buttons: Buttons in the File, Song Settings, and Additional Tools groups can be added or removed based on your preferences.

Button Display Mode Options: All top toolbar buttons can display either an image or a caption. Caption mode uses larger buttons, so fewer buttons fit on the screen.

Improved Readability: Button captions use an easy-to-read font for crisp, clear text, rather than being embedded in the button images.

Low-Resolution Support: The toolbars and main screen support 1024×768 displays. Toolbars automatically resize to prevent clipping.

Drop Station Improvement: The Drop Station now has a consistent theme and larger drop segments for improved readability.

Drag and Drop Mode: DAW Plugin mode is now called “Drag and Drop” mode.

Drop Button: A new [Drop] button has been added. It is a split button with a Drag and Drop mode toggle on the left as the main button, and a drop-down menu with additional drag-and-drop options on the right.

Active Drag and Drop Mode Indicator: When Drag and Drop mode is active, a red button and descriptive text in the drop-down menu clearly indicate its status.

Master Button: A new [Master] button has been added. It is a split button with a main button on the left that you can drag and drop to the Drop Station to render the master mix, and a drop-down menu on the right with additional options for rendering the song.

Option to Simplify Filenames: A new option in the Drag and Drop Settings dialog controls how filenames are generated, with three choices: Default (long and descriptive), Simple Long (instrument name), and Simple Short (track name only).

Import Button: A new [Import] button provides options for importing MIDI or audio to the current song. (This button can be added using the toolbar preferences.)

Active-State Indicators for Transport Buttons: The [Play], [Generate+Play], [Pause], [Stop], and [Rec] buttons now display an active state. For example, the [Play] button turns green during playback; and the [Generate+Play] button turns blue during track generation, before playback starts.

Active State for Loop Button: The [Loop] button displays an active state when the loop section (looping the highlighted region) is enabled.

Song Overview Tooltip: Hovering over the Song Overview (under Transport buttons) shows bar and chorus numbers.

Song Overview Indicator: The Song Overview indicates Bar Settings changes (e.g., volume changes, beats/bar change) with a red line.

Song Overview Display Mode: The Song Overview can be set to small (under Transport), full width, or hidden completely.

Inline Song Title Editing: The Song Title field is now editable without opening a modal dialog.

Song Info Area: This displays the song length.

Style Name Tooltip: Hovering over the style name shows full short and long style names, useful when the toolbar is narrow.

Style Memo Dialog: A new dialog, similar to the Song Memo dialog, shows summary of information about the style.

Always-Visible Visual Transpose Display: The Visual Transpose is always visible, showing +0 when no transposition is applied.

Dynamic Time Signature Indicator: The Time Signature button always displays the style’s time signature and shows an asterisk if any time signature or beats/bar changes occur in the song.

Global Song Loop Control: The [Replay Song] button shows its on/off state and includes a drop-down menu with options such as “never enable” or “always enable.”

Enhanced Tap Tempo Buttons: The button size has been increased for easier tapping.

Overflow Menu: A group of buttons on the top-right displays an overflow menu (three dots) when selected buttons do not fit on the screen.

Gear Icon: A gear icon on the far right of the top toolbar lets you open the Toolbar Preferences or Program Preferences dialog.

Side Toolbar

Side Toolbar: A new side toolbar provides quick access to track selection, the MultiPicker Library window, and other windows.

Position Option: The side toolbar can be positioned on either the left or right side of the screen.

Resize Option: You can resize the side toolbar (narrower or wider) by dragging its edge. Its width is remembered between sessions.

Mixer Access: The [Mixer] button lets you quickly show or hide the Mixer, with options to display it as docked on the left, docked on the right, or as a floating (movable) window. The selected position (left/right) is remembered between sessions.

Track Selector: The track selector with a [+] button provides a central place to choose the active track and access track-related settings and commands.

View Buttons: Logical groups of view buttons on the side toolbar allow switching the main window (e.g., Chords, Tracks, Notation, etc.) and opening secondary windows (Big Piano, Guitar, Lyrics, Drums).

Docked vs. Floating Windows: Each window can be shown either docked in the main workspace or as a floating window.
-Ctrl+click on a view button to force the window to float. -Shift+click on a view button to add the window as docked in the main workspace. -All view buttons show an active state when their window is docked. -The MultiPicker Library window can also be docked or floating. Ctrl+click on the [Library] button to force it to open as a floating window.

Multi-Views

Docking Multiple Windows: You can dock multiple windows in the main workspace by Shift+clicking on their buttons. For example, to create a Chords-and-Notation top/bottom layout, click on [Chords], then Shift+click on [Notation]. You can also add Lyrics, Guitar, or Piano windows to a multi-view by clicking on their respective buttons.

ACW Multi-View: The Audio Chord Wizard (ACW) uses a special multi-view layout, with the Chord Sheet window on top and the Audio Edit window on the bottom.

Adjustable Layout: All docked windows include splitters, allowing you to adjust their vertical size.

Recently Used Multi-View Access: The [Views] button displays the most recently used multi-view layout (combination of embedded and/or floating windows).

Saving and Loading Multi-View: The [Views] button’s down arrow lets you open or save a multi-view layout.

Individual Windows

Consistent Toolbar Design: Every window now includes a toolbar with a unified visual theme. Standard controls (e.g. Preferences, Dock, Help) are located on the right, while window-specific controls appear on the left with descriptive labels.

Overflow Menu for Small Windows: Each toolbar includes an overflow menu (three dots) to display any left-side controls that do not fit when the window is narrow.

Floating Window Support: Most windows can be switched to a floating (movable) window using the Float button in the top-right corner. (Note: The Chord Sheet window serves as the default view and cannot be floated.)

Consistent Zoom Controls: Many windows now include standardized scroll bars and horizontal or vertical zoom buttons.

Chord Sheet Toolbar Enhancements: The Chord Sheet toolbar provides easy access to control for opening Layers, adjusting chord display options, and setting the number of rows and columns displayed.

Chord Sheet Context Menu: The order of items in the Chord Sheet context menu has been optimized for easier access.

Smooth Repeat Symbol Dots: Repeat symbol dots previously had a “starry” appearance; they are now smooth circles.

Mixer Window Improvement: The Mixer window has a cleaner, easier-to-read layout.

Always-Visible Mixer Control Labels: Labels for the Volume, Pan, Reverb, and Tone controls in the Mixer are now always visible and remain centered above their respective controls.

Mixer Settings Dialog: The Mixer window now has a standard Mixer Settings dialog.

Track Visibility Button Location on Mixer: The eye button has been moved to the top of the Mixer, making it easier to choose which tracks are displayed.

Mixer Settings from Eye Button: The “eye” button’s drop-down menu now includes an item to open the Mixer Settings dialog.

Dynamic Track Visibility Update: Changing the auto show/hide option in the Mixer Settings dialog updates the “eye” button’s drop-down list is updated to reflect the new setting.p>

Track Visibility Control: Tracks set as visible by the “eye” button on the Mixer or Tracks window remain visible for the current song, and this setting is saved with the song. They are marked in the drop-down menu with an asterisk (*) after the track name. Selecting the same menu option again will toggle visibility off for that track.

Dynamic Track Activity Update: On the Mixer or Tracks window, tracks automatically update their active or inactive status in real time. Actions such as loading songs or styles are reflected immediately, ensuring the window always shows the current track activity accurately.

Refreshed Color Scheme: The Audio Edit and Tracks windows feature a refreshed color scheme designed for better readability and reduced eye strain, providing a cleaner and more pleasant working environment.

Tracks Window - Floating vs. Docked: The window can be either floating or docked. A toggle button at the top-right switches between the two modes.

Tracks Window - Per-Track Plugin Display: The window now lets you select plugins on each track. Clicking on the new [Fx] button displays the plugins for the selected track, while Ctrl+clicking on it shows the plugins for all tracks.

Tracks Window - Per-Track Piano Keyboard Display: The window can display piano keyboard on each track. Clicking on the new [P] button shows the piano keyboard for the selected track, while Ctrl+clicking on it shows the piano keyboard for all tracks.

Tracks Window - Track Visibility Button: The new [Show Tracks] button lets you choose which tracks are displayed. Tracks set as visible by this button remain visible for the current song, and this setting is saved with the song. They are marked in the drop-down menu with an asterisk (*) after the track name. Selecting the same menu option again will toggle visibility off for that track.

Tracks Window - Volume/Pan/Reverb/Tone Labels: Labels have been added for the Volume, Pan, Reverb and Tone controls, and they remain centered above their respective controls.

Tracks Window - Master VU Meter Labels: The Master VU meters now include labels and match the dark theme.

Tracks Window - Cleaner Dividers: Dividers between tracks have a cleaner appearance.

Tracks Window - Track Height: Track height can be adjusted individually by dragging a track divider.

Tracks Window - Set All Tracks to Same Height: Drag a track divider while holding down the Ctrl key, then release the mouse button. All tracks will be set to that height.

Tracks Window - Mouse Wheel Behavior: The mouse wheel function is standardized, with different functions depending on where you use it.
-Scrolling on the left side of the window scrolls vertically. -Scrolling on the right side zooms horizontally. -Scrolling over the Volume, Pan, Reverb, or Tone controls adjusts those settings. -Scrolling while holding down the Ctrl key changes the height of all tracks. -Scrolling while holding down the Shift key scrolls the window vertically.

Column Tooltips: Tooltip hints now appear for columns on lists in various picker windows (MultiPicker Library, StylesPicker, RealDrums Picker, etc.). Hovering over a column shows its full name, which is especially helpful when the column is too narrow to display the entire name.

MultiPicker Library Tab Improvements: The picker tabs have been improved to always remain on a single row, with all tabs visible using abbreviated titles when necessary. Also, tooltips appear when hovering over a tab, showing its full name.

Other Areas

Color Picker Improvements: The Display Options dialog includes several improvements to the color picker.
-Element names and ordering have been improved. -A position indicator dot shows where you clicked in the color palette. -“New” and “Current” swatches let you revert to the element’s current color -A new [Reset All] button resets only the colors to the state they were in when the dialog was opened.

Auto-Open Checkbox on Big Lyrics window: The toolbar now includes an Auto-Open checkbox.

Text Events Edit Access: The dialog now includes an [Edit Text] button to open the Text Events dialog.

Floating Jukebox Dialog: A new floating Jukebox dialog has been added; it stays open during playback, is resizable, and includes [Previous] and [Next] buttons.

Video Tutorials Access: A menu item has been added to Help | PG Music Website to open the Video Tutorials webpage.

Install Manager Access: You can run the newer Install Manager from the Help | Utilities submenu item. (The legacy Download Manager remains available.)

Expanded Freeze Tracks Submenu: The Play | Freeze Tracks submenu now allows freezing any available track, including Utility tracks, and displays custom track labels if used.

Toolbar Button in Preferences: The Preferences dialog includes a new button for configuring toolbar preferences.

Toolbar Settings in Options Menu: A new item has been added to the Option menu for configuring toolbar preferences.

Options Added to Track Button Menu: New items have been added to edit MIDI (1. Rechannel to guitar channels, 2. Rechannel to guitar channels (preserving existing guitar channels), 3. Rechannel to bass channels, 4. Rechannel to piano channels.).

AI Notes (Polyphonic Audio to MIDI)

The amazing new “AI-Notes” feature transcribes polyphonic audio to MIDI, allowing it to be viewed in notation or played as MIDI. It can transcribe an entire audio file (all pitched instruments and all drums), or it can isolate and transcribe individual instruments (drums, bass, guitars/piano, and vocals). It uses an advanced AI neural network to produce highly accurate results that sound exceptionally musical when played. For example, load your favorite pop song and generate transcriptions for its instruments (bass, drums, guitars/pianos, vocals), which you can play on their own or along with the audio of the song. This is an excellent way to learn songs, as you can visually follow the parts as they play on the piano keyboard or guitar fretboard. You can also use this feature together with the “AI-Stems” feature to split the original audio into separate tracks.

AI Stems Enhancements

The AI Stems dialog now includes Audio-to-MIDI transcription, allowing you to convert any separated stem (or the full mix) into MIDI. These MIDI transcriptions can be viewed, edited, remixed, or used for learning purposes. For example, you can import vocals from your favorite singer, transcribe a desired instrument part to MIDI, and then use Band-in-a-Box to rearrange or replace the backing tracks, creating a fully personalized mix.
The dialog now includes instructions on how to create stems and/or transcriptions.

Piano Roll Window - New Features and Improvements

Visual Enhancements

Modernized Color Scheme: A fully refreshed color palette throughout the Piano Roll for improved visual clarity and delivers a more contemporary look.

Velocity Shading by Default: Notes are now color-coded by velocity, with higher velocities appearing brighter and more saturated, and lower velocities appearing more subdued.

Middle C Indicator: A clear visual marker highlights middle C (C5) on the keyboard for easier octave orientation

Full-Height Playback Cursor: The Piano Roll now features two distinct full-height cursors: a green playback cursor that tracks the current playback position, and a blue position cursor that marks your edit/start position.

Separate Playback and Position Cursors: Playback (green) and edit (blue) cursors are now distinct, matching the behavior of the Audio Edit window for a consistent user experience

Velocity Editing Cursor: A specialized cursor appears when holding down the Ctrl key and dragging notes to adjust velocity, centered precisely at the click point for improved control.

Note Display & Information

Customizable Note Text Display: The new Note Display drop-down menu option lets you choose what information appears on each note (note name, velocity, duration, etc.), allowing you to control visual information density.

Intelligent Note Text Sizing: Note text now automatically shortens when notes are too small to display full information, maintaining readability at all zoom levels.

Enhanced Note Tooltips: Detailed tooltips appear when hovering over any note, showing pitch, velocity, duration, position, channel, and more. When hovering over empty space, the tooltip shows what note would be created at that location.

Real-Time Duration Feedback: When adjusting note duration by dragging, the updated duration value is displayed in real time as you drag.

Drum Kit Sound Names for Channel 10: On channel 10, notes and keyboard display the drum sound name associated with each key (e.g., “C5 (Kick)”) alongside the standard note name, making drum programming more intuitive.

Guitar Notation for Channels 11-16: On channels 11-16, notes and keyboard display guitar string and fret information (e.g., “C5 (2s/1f)” for second string, first fret) alongside the standard note name, enhancing guitar-oriented MIDI editing.

Bar.Beat.Tick Format: All position displays now use the industry-standard bar.beat.tick (b.b.t) format for consistency and clearer timing reference

Keyboard Note Name Display: You can toggle MIDI note names on the keyboard for quick reference, with improved spacing on black-key labels for better readability.

Grid and Timing

Advanced Grid Controls: New options in the Grid drop-down menu allow you to:
-Toggle the grid on/off. -Adjust the grid resolution to match your workflow. -Apply swing or groove to the grid for non-straight timing feels.

Smart Snap with Hotkey Toggle: The enhanced snap-to-grid system now includes an [S] hotkey for quick toggling. Snap functions consistently whether you are entering new notes or moving existing ones.

Adjustable Snap Strength: A new “Snap Strength” setting (0-100%) lets you fine-tune how strongly notes adhere to the grid, enabling subtle timing shifts while still maintaining a loose rhythmic feel when desired.

Grid-Aware Movement: When moving a note with the arrow keys, note movement follows the current grid resolution, providing more predictable and musically aligned navigation.

Loop Region

Visual Loop Area Editor: A new dedicated loop region area appears on the Ruler panel, providing intuitive loop management.
-The default (disabled) loop region spans bars 1-4. -Click and drag to define a new loop region. -Shift+click on the loop region to toggle looping on or off. -Drag the left or right edge to adjust loop start/end points. -Drag the loop region body to move it to a new position.

Note Editing Tools

Pen Tool as Default: The Pen tool is now the default cursor mode, streamlining the note entry for faster composition.

Split Tool: A new Split tool lets you divide a note into two at the click point.

Click-and-Drag Note Creation: Create notes with custom durations by clicking and dragging horizontally. Note extend as you drag, with real-time visual feedback.

Flexible Note Movement: Move notes by clicking and dragging. By default, movement is axis-locked—restricted to pitch or time—for precise editing. Hold the Shift key while dragging to remove the lock and move notes freely in both directions.

Edge-Based Duration Editing: Click and drag from the left edge of a note to adjust its start position and duration simultaneously

Piano Keyboard Note Entry: Click directly on the piano keyboard to insert a note at the current cursor position. Hold the key on the piano keyboard to increase the note’s duration while holding.

Direct Velocity Editing: Hold the Ctrl key and drag notes vertically to adjust velocity. The current velocity value is displayed in real time as you drag.

Shift+Drag Event Time Adjustment: In the Graphic Event panel, hold down the Shift key while clicking and dragging an event horizontally to slide it in time. If multiple events are selected, all selected events will move together.

Selection Rectangle Enhancement: The selection rectangle now selects all notes that overlap with the selection area, not only those whose start positions fall within it, making multi-note selection more intuitive.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Note Panel Shortcuts
-1 – 6: Toggles the Tool mode. -Shift: Activates the selection tool for selecting multiple notes. -Shift on a note: Enables free movement in both directions (removes axis-lock). -Shift+Ctrl: Activates the delete tool for removing notes. -Ctrl+Drag: Adjusts note velocity with real-time visual feedback. -Left/Right Cursors: Moves the selected note by 1 grid resolution, or moves cursor if no note is selected. -Shift+L Cursor / Shift+R Cursor: Selects the adjacent note to the left or right. -Up/Down Cursors: Moves the selected note up or down by one semitone. -Shift+Up Cursor / Shift+Down Cursor: Moves the selected note up or down by one octave. -N: Inserts a new note at the cursor position using the last-entered pitch. -S: Toggles snap-to-grid on/off.

Control Panel Shortcuts
-Shift: Activates the selection tool for selecting automation regions. -Ctrl: Activates the line cursor for drawing straight automation lines.

Keyboard Panel Shortcuts
-Shift: Activates the selection tool.

Ruler Panel Shortcuts
-Toggles loop playback on/off.

Zoom and Navigation

Extended Vertical Zoom: Zoom in vertically down to a single octave for detailed editing of specific pitch ranges, or zoom out to display all notes within the visible window height.

Complete Horizontal Zoom Out: Zoom fully out horizontally to view your entire project in the Piano Roll at once, ideal for reviewing overall song structure and long-range patterns.

Auto-Scroll Control: A new “Mouse Scroll” option in the Scroll drop-down menu allows you to enable or disable mouse wheel scrolling in the Piano Roll, giving you control over navigation behavior.

Cursor-Based Clicking: Clicking anywhere on the Ruler or Note panel (without dragging) now moves the cursor to that position for fast, precise navigation.

Ruler Double-Click Playback: Double-click anywhere on the Ruler to start playback from that position, making it easier to audition specific sections quickly.

Advanced Features

Mono Mode: Enable “Mono Mode” from the toolbar to ensure only one note plays at a time, perfect for creating melodic sequences and single-note lines without unintended chord overlaps.

Quantize Strength: Use the 0–100% options in the Quantize drop-down menu to fine-tune the intensity of quantization.

Comprehensive Quantize Dialog: A redesigned Quantize dialog provides precise and flexible control over timing and musical alignment:
-Quantize Time: Align note positions to the desired timing resolution. -Quantize Scale: Adjust notes to a selected musical scale. -Quantize Velocity: Normalize or modify velocity ranges. -Clickable Section Headers: Quickly enable or disable each quantize type by clicking on its title bar.

Advanced Filter System: A new floating Filter dialog provides sophisticated note filtering capabilities:
-Pitch Filter: Show or hide notes by pitch (supports note names). -String Range Filter: Show notes within specific guitar string ranges. -Fret Range Filter: Show notes within specific fret ranges. -Position Range Filter: Filter notes by time range using the bar.beat.tick format. -Duration Filter: Display notes based on note length. -MIDI Channel Filter: Show or hide notes by channel, with convenient All/None buttons. -Velocity Filter: Filter by velocity ranges. -Invert Filter: Swap visible and hidden notes instantly. -Individual Toggle: Enable or disable each filter criterion independently. -Filter-Aware Selection: Selection rectangle respects filters, with an option to select filtered notes.

Edit Tool Selection: Choose from different editing tool modes from the toolbar to optimize your workflow for different tasks. The “Right-Click” option in the Pen drop-down menu lets you configure right-click behavior. By default, right-click dragging selects notes.

GUI Improvements

Streamlined Toolbar: The toolbar has been fully reorganized, with all functions now organized into clear, logical drop-down menus for a cleaner, more professional interface.
-Tool: Select the active editing tool. -Channel: Choose which MIDI channel to display and edit. -Playable Track: Enable or disable the Playable Track. -Mono Mode: Turn Mono Mode on or off. -Grid: Configure grid resolution, visibility, and swing/groove. -Snap: Adjust snap behavior, including snap strength and toggle. -Quantize: Access quick quantize presets or the full Quantize dialog. -Duration: Apply predefined note durations. -Filter Notes: Open the advanced Filter dialog for note visibility control. -Display Type: Select what the Control panel displays (velocity, controllers, etc.). -Show: Toggle visual features including Ghost Notes, Velocity Shading, Note Display, and Keyboard Note Names. -Scroll: Configure mouse and auto-scroll behavior. -Reset Button: Restore all settings to their default values. -Help Button: Open online help documentation. -Floating/Docking Button: Float or dock the Piano Roll window.

Stem Splitter Player - New Features and Improvements

MIDI Transcription

Audio-to-MIDI Transcription: Transform any audio file into editable MIDI notation. The powerful new transcription engine can convert pitched instruments or drums into MIDI format, offering endless possibilities for remixing, learning, and music production.

Individual Track Transcription: Transcribe the source file or specific stems independently without processing the entire mix. Each track has a dedicated transcription button (eighth note icon) that turns blue when a transcription is available, allowing you to drag the generated MIDI file directly to your desired location.

Flexible Transcription Workflows: Combine operations seamlessl split an audio file into stems, then transcribe everything at once or selectively transcribe only the stems you need. The transcription feature integrates fully with the stem splitting workflow for maximum flexibility.

Intelligent Source Transcription Options: When transcribing the source file directly, the application prompts whether to transcribe as drums or pitched notes, ensuring optimal results based on your content.

Multi-Stem Combined Transcription: Transcribe all stems simultaneously to create individual MIDI files for each stem plus a combined “source transcription” file that merges all parts. This approach produces superior results compared to transcribing the mixed source file directly, while still providing separate MIDI files for each stem.

Transcription Menu: A new dedicated Transcription drop-down menu in the toolbar provides quick access to all transcription settings and options.

Waveform Timeline and Region Selection

Visual Waveform Timeline: A new interactive waveform displays your source audio file with precise time references. The timeline provides a visual representation of your audio and links directly to the Start and Length parameters.

Region Selection Tool: Select specific regions of your audio file directly in the waveform timeline by clicking and dragging. The Start and Length values automatically update to match your selection, making it easy to process only the parts you need.

Timeline Zoom and Scroll: Navigate large audio files effortlessly with zoom and scroll capabilities in the waveform timeline, allowing you to focus on precise sections or view the entire song at a glance.

Start Time Parameter: A new “Start Time” parameter lets you specify exactly where in the audio file to begin processing, giving you precise control over which portions of your audio to split or transcribe.

Enhanced Time Precision: Time values now display in seconds with decimal fractions when selecting regions and setting start positions for improved accuracy.

Library Management

Batch Stem Split from Folder: The “Select a folder with songs to split” option in the Stems menu performs a batch operation on all songs in the selected folder. Each song will be split into stems and automatically added to the library, streamlining the process of handling multiple songs at once.

Batch Add to Library: Quickly add multiple songs to your library at once instead of one at a time, making it easier to build your collection. .

Drag-and-Drop Library Management: Drag and drop one or multiple songs directly onto the Library panel to instantly add them to your collection - no need to use the Add Song dialog.

Drag-and-Drop Song Loading: Drag and drop a song onto the track table to load them instantly, providing a faster, more intuitive workflow.

Library Search: A new search bar allows you to quickly find songs in your library by name, essential for navigating large collections.

Workflow Automation

Auto-Split After Open: Enable this setting to automatically begin splitting a file into stems immediately after opening it, removing the need for an extra click in your regular workflow.

Auto-Transcribe After Split: When enabled, all stems are automatically transcribed after the splitting process completes, creating a fully automated workflow from audio file to MIDI output.

Interface Improvements

Comprehensive Tooltips: Every component in the application now includes helpful tooltips that appear on hover, making it easier to understand each control’s function.

Settings Menu: A new dedicated Settings menu consolidates all application preferences in one convenient location, including automation options, output formats, and mixer controls.

Option to Transcribe Residual Stem: An option has been added to the Settings menu to transcribe residual stem. (By default, the residual stem is not transcribed.)

Reset Mixer Option: A “Reset Mixer” option in the Settings menu allows you to quickly return all mixer tracks to their default state, useful when starting fresh with a new song.

Streamlined Transport Controls: The Count-in and Sync buttons have been removed to simplify the transport section, focusing on core playback controls for stem and transcription workflows.

Auto-Stop During Processing: Playback now automatically stops when splitting or transcribing operations begin, preventing conflicts and ensuring clean processing

File Management

Organized Output Folders: A new “Create Subfolder for Files” option in the Settings menu organizes generated stem and transcription files into dedicated subfolders, keeping the source file’s directory uncluttered.

Stem Format Options: Moved to the Settings | Output | Format submenu, these options let you choose your preferred output file format (.wav, .mp3, .ogg, etc.) for generated stem files.

Support for M4A/MP4 Files: You can now import and process M4A and MP4 files.

New Hotkeys

S S 1 6 Enter: Opens the Notes - AI Audio Transcriber and Stem Splitter dialog.

N O T E S Enter: Opens the Notes - AI Audio Transcriber and Stem Splitter dialog.

I N T R O Enter: Open the Generate Chords for Intro dialog.

Other Features and Enhancements

VSTSynthFont 3.6.1.2 is included. A complete list of bug fixes and new features can be found in the \bb\Documentations folder

Band-in-a-Box for Android is included with the installer. The file bb-android-96.apk is placed in your bb\Android folder. You can copy this file to any Android device to install the app. If you don’t have an Android device, you can still run the app on your PC using an emulator called BlueStacks, which you can download for free. Download the Android 11 version of BlueStacks, install it, and then drag the .apk file onto the BlueStacks window to run it.

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