May 29, 2015 Band-in-a-Box - Online Registration!

Registering your Band-in-a-Box online is fast & easy - and it's a great way to access your order at any time to download the files!

Just follow these instructions:

1. Go to http://www.pgmusic.com/redeem
2. Create a "New Customer" account unless you are a returning customer. If you have already created an account before, please log in.
3. Go to the "My Products" page and enter your Band-in-a-Box Activation code into the "Register a Purchased Band-in-a-Box Serial Number:" field.
4. Choose your preferred language using the drop-down menu.
5. Click "Add to My Account" and the download links will appear below.

Posted at 12:16 PM

May 29, 2015 User Showcase Song - Fly

We've teamed up with Paddy Gobel for this. Paddy is a songwriter from South Africa. He is also a frequent visitor of this forum (read only).
He asked us to record one of his songs.

First, we recorded Fly with its original musical arrangement. Anne-Marie also created a video for it, which can be viewed here

Next, we migrated the exact same vocals to a Band in a Box arrangement. This procedure was quite new to us, but on the other hand a lot of fun to do! Given BIAB's versatility, it wasn't very hard to find suitable realtracks for the song.
The following RT's were used:

1540 Guitar electric Soloist PopBelieve
1759:Bass, Electric, Pop16ths Ev 085
1765:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Fingerpicking Pop16ths Ev16 085
1764:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Pop16thsA-B Ev16 085
1761:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Pop16ths Ev16 085
1767:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Pop16 Ev16 085
878:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NorthernRockGrittyA-B Sw16 075
RealDrums in style: NashvillePop16^1-a:Snare, Hihat , b:Snare, Ride

Style: BALLP16.STY (16ths Pop-Rock Ballad [85 RS])

Hope you like it! Any comments are welcome.

Posted at 12:07 PM

May 29, 2015 http://www.pgmusic.com/newsletter.htm&page=1">Sign Up for the PG Music Inc. Newsletter!

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Posted at 11:33 AM

May 28, 2015 User Showcase - FIRST SONG - Paralyzed

Hello. I am brand new to Band-In-A-Box and this forum. After getting the software, I wrote this song, generated it, sang on the track and posted it - all this past weekend. This amazing software helped me to express myself in a way that I just couldn't have alone.
****** Song Summary *************
Style is _THRASH1.STY (Thrash Guitars x2 (85 RS))
RealTracks in style: ~~388:Bass, Electric, Metal Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 639:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrash Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 642:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockThrashHollow Ev 085
RealDrums in style: RockThrashHalfTimeEv16^1-a:Snare, Bell Ride , b:Snare, Crash Ride

Posted at 11:52 AM

May 28, 2015 PowerTracks Pro Audio 2015 New Features

PowerTracks Pro Audio 2015 includes some excellent new features - here are just a few:

-Load and Play Videos
-Direct support for 64-bit VST plugins using jBridge
-Live Transpose for audio tracks
-Improved GUI

For a complete list of new features, visit http://www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.features.htm

Posted at 11:47 AM

May 28, 2015 User Showcase Forum, where Band-in-a-Box users can post links to their original song compositions for others to listen to and provide feedback! &page=1">Listen to Band-in-a-Box Songs Created By Users Just Like You!

Want to hear what people are creating with their Band-in-a-Box? Our User Showcase provides an excellent opportunity to listen to other peoples Band-in-a-Box creations!

Posted at 11:43 AM

May 25, 2015 here.&page=1">Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Windows - Automatic Updates!

One of the new features in Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Windows is the Automatic Program Update Notification and Download feature!

When booting up, Band-in-a-Box will automatically check for a newer build (if user has allowed it and chosen how often).
Plus, there's a new Updates dialog: User can check/download/pause/continue/install for a newer version (not free), newer build (free), and updated RealTracks files (free).

Posted at 10:28 AM

May 25, 2015 Purchase jBridge for only $10!

One of the exciting new features in Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Windows is support for 64-bit VST Plugins when you use jBridge.

jBridge can also be used with PowerTracks Pro Audio 2015!

You can purchase jBridge directly from us for the great low price of just $10. Click here for more information.

Posted at 10:24 AM

May 25, 2015 User Showcase Song - Better One Down the Road

Last song on the Something Borrowed, Something Blue album. Dan Lippert on harmonica gets to strut his stuff.

John Jarvis piano, RT bass and drums. I played guitar and sang the vocal.

Posted at 10:20 AM

May 22, 2015 RealTracks for Band-in-a-Box - You'll want to use them in ALL your projects!

RealTracks are a popular Add-on for Band-in-a-Box. Once you start using them, you won't want to stop!

RealTracks sound AMAZING - they are actual recordings of musicians! For a full list of our RealTracks Artists, click here.

Posted at 11:13 AM

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Posted at 11:09 AM

May 22, 2015 User Showcase Song - Summer Impression

Created with Band in a Box, all real tracks, mixed in Reaper, mastered on my Ipad with Positive Grid by Bias, I hope you enjoy!!

Posted at 11:07 AM

May 22, 2015 User Showcase Song - Friend of Mine

'Friend of Mine' by Forum user Steve Young

Well, I am back! I have been working a crazy schedule the past few months (pretty much 7 days a week), as well as dealing with some health issues. So I haven't had much energy to devote to a lot of writing/producing.

RealTracks in song: 2478:Bass, Acoustic, Held Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 1601:Mandolin, Rhythm Pop16Melodic Ev 065
RealTracks in song: 1677:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking CountryBrent Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1277:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopUpliftA-B Ev16 120
RealTracks in song: 2508:String Quartet, Rhythm PopEvenHall Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2040:Guitar, Resonator, Soloist CountryRob Ev 120
RealDrums in Song: NashvilleBrushesCountryPopEv16: a: Sidestick, Brushes b: Brushes

Now playing on SoundCloud

Posted at 09:05 AM

May 21, 2015 &page=1">A Dream Come True For This Band-in-a-Box User

Einar Olsen shares his Band-in-a-Box story with us:

2 days ago – a dream came true, that I couldn't done without Band-in-a- Box:

Best regards
Einar Olsen
MolsenHouse Productions

Congrats to Einar and Terje on the release of their album 'Blå tonar frå Suldal'!

For more information on the album, read the Press Release
and listen to song demos on Amazon.

Posted at 03:01 PM

May 20, 2015 Now Available - Cakewalk Music Creator 7

Cakewalk Music Creator 7 is here! This program includes the TTS-1 synth, which can be used as your MIDI sound source in Band-in-a-Box and other programs!

Learn more about Cakewalk Music Creator 7 here.

Posted at 10:39 AM

May 20, 2015 http://www.pgmusic.com/jbridge.htm&page=1">Video - jBridge with Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Windows

You can use your 64-bit VST plugins and VSTi instruments with Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Windows, using jBridge.
Band-in-a-Box 2015 has built-in support for jBridge, so you just use your plugins as you normally would, by selecting 32-bit or 64-bit plugins within Band-in-a-Box!

Learn more here: YouTube Video - jBridge with Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Windows

Posted at 10:35 AM

May 20, 2015 User Showcase Song - When I Saw You

Here is another Rocker. Comments/suggestions encouraged as always. Tom
Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic Piano (1),
RealTracks in style: 1255:Bass, Electric, PopShiningA-B Ev 120
MIDI SuperTracks in style: 2103:Piano, Rhythm PopShiningA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1850:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningGrittyMuted Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1257:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRock8ths Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1258:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRockSync Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1729:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment PopBalladJohn Ev 110
RealDrums: RealDrums in Style: PraiseWorshipShine^01-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Posted at 10:34 AM

May 19, 2015 UserTracks Forum where you can learn more about making UserTracks and listen to UserTracks other people have done as well!&page=1">Band-in-a-Box Feature - UserTracks

Did you know that you have the option of creating your very own RealTracks? We refer to these as UserTracks. UserTracks allow you to create your own audio styles to use in Band-in-a-Box or RealBand.

Making your own UserTracks is easy! Simply record the tracks in Band-in-a-Box, RealBand or any DAW. Once the track is recorded, name your UserTracks and add them to the UserTracks folder in Band-in-a-Box or RealBand. They are now ready to be used like any other RealTracks!
Watch the video and learn more: http://www.pgmusic.com/usertracks1.htm

Posted at 01:36 PM

May 19, 2015 Gary Smulyan Kenny Barron &page=1">RealTracks Artists Kenny Barron and Gary Smulyan - Winners at the JJA Jazz Awards!

The Jazz Journalists Association have announced the winners for their 19th annual Jazz Journalists Association Jazz Awards! Two of the winners are RealTracks Artists - Congratulations Kenny Barron and Gary Smulyan!!

Record of the Year:
The Art of Conversation (Impulse!)
Kenny Barron and Dave Holland

Trio or Duo of the Year:
Kenny Barron and Dave Holland

Pianist of the Year:
Kenny Barron

Baritone Saxophonist of the Year:
Gary Smulyan

For a complete list of winners, visit: http://www.jjajazzawards.org/p/2015.html

Posted at 11:03 AM

May 19, 2015 User Showcase Song - Fish 'n Chips

This song is a good example why I LOVE BIAB. This was going to be my first instrumental and twice as long! I input the chords and then Freddie turned up for the gig, man. My brain immediately started writing lyrics, the 1st verse was there in seconds and it deteriorated from then on blush Its about a chip shop years back that served the BEST chips in town even tho the owner had one disgusting habit to check the oil was at the right temp for frying when he opened. Couldn't write a verse for that.
The Band:
RealTracks in song: ~~538:Bass, Acoustic, Pop Sw 190
RealTracks in song: ~1098:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzSwingFreddie Sw 190
RealTracks in song: ~940:Piano, Acoustic, Rehearsal Showtunes Sw 140
RealTracks in song: 2337:Violin, Background, PopHigh Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection)
RealTracks in song: 2337:Violin, Background, PopHigh Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection)
RealTracks in song: 2336:Viola, Background, Pop Ev 085 (1TrackStringSection)
RealDrums in Song: EthnicSwing^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat, b:Sidestick, Ride

Posted at 10:56 AM

May 15, 2015 RealTracks Artist Bio page.&page=1">RealTracks Artist Gary Smulyan - Performs May 22nd!

Check out Gary Smulyan as he performs at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center in Arlington, WA on May 22nd with renowned jazz pianist George Cables!

For more information about this event, click here.

Posted at 10:58 AM

May 15, 2015 Video - Save Your Song as a Video with Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Windows!

One of the new feature with Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Windows is the choice to save your Band-in-a-Box song composition as a video, that you can upload to YouTube or work with in video programs!
Just press the [Save as] button and choose 'Save as Video'. The 'video' portion is the chordsheet in Band-in-a-Box that shows the chords and a highlighted bar moving as the song plays. Song title and song info displays at the top of the window.
Watch the YouTube video...

Posted at 10:45 AM

May 15, 2015 User Showcase Song - Au Clair de la Lune

This time a French traditional of the 18th century. Author unknown.
It is now considered a lullaby for children but carries a double meaning throughout (the dead candle, the need to light up the flame, the God of Love, etc.) that becomes clear with its conclusion.
In Europe it used to be sung by children at primary school (without telling about the second meaning).
Probably also in Canada?
The video is also meant for children..... wink
We gave it "a touch of rock".
Style is M_80SYRK.STY (HardRockLA w 80s Synth[120MST])

995:Bass, Electric, HardRockLA Ev 120
2045:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment CountryPopJohn Ev 085
996:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLACrispA-B Ev 120
671:Organ, B3, Background Southern Ev 120
698:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ElecRockDirty Ev 120 (A:muted)
Soloist: 669:Guitar, Slide, Background EasySouthern Ev 120
RockHardLA^3-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Bell Ride
2306 Synth Rhythm Bubblegum PopAccentSynth EV 120
276 SYnth Rhythm DiscoElPianoHigh Ev 120

Posted at 10:43 AM

May 14, 2015 click here. To learn more about Paul Franklin, click her.&page=1">RealTracks Artists Brent Mason & Paul Franklin on Shania Twain's Up! CD

When we hire musicians for the RealTracks, we try to hire the best-of-the-best. It was nice to read this article about Shania Twain's Up! CD - using only 4 musicians for the country version of the CD - and two of them are Brent Mason (guitar) and Paul Franklin (pedal steel), both of whom are featured on many RealTracks. Congrats to both of those guys for their playing on Shania's CD!

http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/aug04/articles/bobbullock.htm

"When he got the call for Up!, the mission was for him to bring Nashville to Nassau, and he did, accompanied by the cream of Nashville's A-team musicians: Paul Franklin on steel guitar, Brent Mason on electric guitar, John Willis on acoustic guitar, and Jonathan Yudkin on fiddle, mandolin and banjo. Programmed bass and drums and Twain's vocals had already been tracked, by Lange"

Posted at 11:18 AM

May 14, 2015 User Showcase Song - From Within

a song inspired by stevie ray vaughn's LENNY!
a humble tribute to one of the GREAT guitar players

no words – only the fingers speaking the universal language of music

From Within

biab styles and real tracks:

Style is _CT128BR.STY

RealTracks in style: 533:Bass, Electric, 12-8 Crystal Sw 065
RealTracks in style: ~526:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Hank Sw 065
RealTracks in style: ~529:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Hank Sw 065
RealTracks in song: 2335:String Quartet, Rhythm PopHall Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~688:Organ, B3, Background Pop Ev 065

Posted at 11:02 AM

May 14, 2015 Artist Performance Sets for Band-in-a-Box!

One of the Add-ons offered for Band-in-a-Box are Artist Performance Sets. Artist Performance tracks are great for learning-from-the-Pros, since all the Tracks include audio (stretchable to any tempo), notation, on-screen guitar, and guitar tab. Performances typically have a melody for two choruses, followed by a solo for two choruses (one simple chorus and a second advanced chorus).

Listen to demos of the Artist Performance Sets available for Band-in-a-Box for Windows here.

Listen to demos of the Artist Performance Sets available for Band-in-a-Box for Mac here.

Posted at 10:12 AM

May 13, 2015 Video - Band-in-a-Box: Keeping a list of your Favorite Styles

There are a huge number of styles to choose from in Band-in-a-Box. Learn how you can quickly access the styles that you use more often.

Watch "Keeping a list of your Favorite Styles" on YouTube.

Posted at 04:34 PM

May 13, 2015 User Showcase Song - 恋人達の Christmas (Translation: Young Lovers on a Christmas day)

'恋人達の Christmas' (Translation: Young Lovers on a Christmas day) by Forum user animarorecords.

"Here's my original Christmas song.
I have loved American standard Christmas songs from my childhood.
I have wanted to write my original Christmas song for years.
Now I will introduce it to you.

Title: 恋人達の Christmas (Translation: Young Lovers on a Christmas day)

Vocal: Yoko Kawajiri, my friend
Played with rhythm section, brass section and 4 part strings section.
Style is _J085GTP.STY
Style Instruments are :
RealTracks in style: :Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Sw 110
RealTracks in style: :Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Sw 110
RealTracks in style: :Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzSwingFreeComp Sw 110
RealDrums in Style: JazzBrushes#1"

Now playing on SoundCloud.

Posted at 02:15 PM

May 12, 2015 User Showcase Song - Where Are You Willie

'Where Are You Willie' by Forum User RichMac

"RD - Rock modern waltz
Bass - RT1189
Guitars - RT860
RT 854
Midi tubular bells
Seagull wave.

Where Are You Willie

New Years Celebrations in the fishing village at Kaingaroa in the roaring 40's. About 1970. A workable bay nestled behind a scruffy rocky reef. We had a hangi with lots of food and a sleep. Then a party in the company hall beside the packing plant. The crews from the crayboats came ashore so we were all there.Oodles of grog and fine drunken performances all round to welcome the new year. Eventually we all wandered off to our caravans or huts to crash or continue drinking. The morning was bleak with staggering hangovers and a continuing offshore southerly gale. The word spread through the village like the wind. Two guys were missing. Willie and Spoff. Not in the hall. Not in the camp. Not on anyones boat.
Spoff turned up under his workboat. Curled up with a peaceful smile, weightless in a sandy nest, spectacles still in place, hair billowing with the tide. We stored him in the blast freezer with the cray tails.
Willie was more of a mystery. An aluminiun dinghy was missing from the beach. A keel furrow dragged through the sand. Bootprints. One old oar on the beach. No sign of the dinghy on the rocky headland or reef. He must have set out after midnight to return to the boat. One oar and seaboots and drunk. Maybe he lost the oar and maybe the wind just blew him out past the reef. Maybe he fell overboard. We fired up our vessels and combed miles of restless ocean until dark. Never found Willie."

Watch the video on YouTube.

Also available on SoundCloud.

Posted at 05:02 PM

May 11, 2015 RealTracks Artist Bio page.&page=1">RealTracks Artist Stuart Duncan on Tour with Diana Krall!

Diana Krall's Wallflower World Tour kicks off June 19th, and includes RealTracks Artist Stuart Duncan's Fiddle playing skills!

A complete list of performances can be found at http://www.dianakrall.com/tour-dates.

Posted at 10:45 AM

May 11, 2015 User Showcase Song - Chicory

Nothin' too serious.... Fire away:)
Style is _HRPBLUZ.STY (Med tempo Blues Shuffle (120 RS))

RealTracks in song: ~539:Bass, Electric, Pop Sw 120
~585:Guitar, Resophonic, Rhythm Blues Muddy Sw 120
RealDrums: CountryShuffle

Harmony: Nectar 2
Acoustic Guitar: Yours truly

Posted at 10:34 AM

May 08, 2015 Paul Franklin, there are more RealTracks Artists that are included in The Time Jumpers: Kenny Sears, Andy Reiss and Jeff Taylor. To learn more about the band, click here&page=1">RealTracks Artist Paul Franklin on Tour with The Time Jumpers!

Paul Franklin hits the road this summer with The Time Jumpers!

A complete list of performance dates is available here.

Posted at 11:18 AM

May 08, 2015 User Showcase Song - Listen

...that may sound a bit "pushy", but...

It's actually the name of the song.

The BAND....
RealTracks in style: 1268:Bass, Electric, PopUplift Ev16 120
RealTracks in song: 659:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm TexasRockChop Ev 120 (B:8ths)
RealTracks in song: 698:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ElecRockDirty Ev 120 (A:muted)
RealTracks in song: 852:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvillePopClean Ev 120 (B:arp)
RealTracks in song: 1527:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopPowerBrightClean Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1770:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzFunkMovinChords Ev16
RealTracks in song: 1260:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PopShining Ev 120130
RealTracks in song: 1169:Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockMediumBrent Ev 120
RealDrums in style: PraiseWorshipUptempo16^2-a:Kick, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat, Kick

I played vibraphone.

Harmonies - Janice Merritt and me (the janettes!!!)

Posted at 11:01 AM

May 08, 2015 Share Your Band-in-a-Box Song with Soundcloud!

Did you know that there are are a number of ways to share your Band-in-a-Box song? Not only can you print out your song in notation, you have the option of saving in a variety of MIDI and audio formats for playback from your computer or an audio CD. You can even upload your arrangement to Dropbox and Soundcloud!

Make sure to post a link to your song on our User Showcase Forum!

Posted at 10:38 AM

May 07, 2015 Watch Band-in-a-Box "In Action" with our HUGE Library of Videos!

Whether you're looking for a video demonstration of Band-in-a-Box or Tips & Tricks for all those features, there's a video for you!
Visit our Video Support Page to see all the videos we have to offer!

Posted at 10:48 AM

May 07, 2015 RealTracks Artist Bio page.&page=1">RealTracks Artist John Jorgenson Tours with the John Jorgenson Electric Band

For the month of May, RealTracks Artist John Jorgenson's band (the John Jorgenson Electric Band) is doing some international travelling!

The complete list of their performances is available here: http://www.johnjorgenson.com/index.php/tour/.

Posted at 10:41 AM

May 07, 2015 User Showcase Song - Quite Enough

In this world of excess. When is enough enough? I think this quest for more more more has infected other areas of our lives. Hopefully we will all learn to appreciate what we have. All comments/suggestions encouraged. Tom

Guitar and Vocals, Tom

RealTracks in style: ~388:Bass, Electric, Metal Ev 120
RealTracks in style: 691:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming AcRockBright Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 695:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ElecRockArp Ev 120 (A:arp)
RealTracks in style: 697:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm ElecRockDirty Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 671:Organ, B3, Background Southern Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 1258:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopShiningRockSync Ev 120
RealDrums: RealDrums in Song: BluesRockEv^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Open HiHat

Posted at 10:40 AM

May 06, 2015 &page=1">RealTracks Artists Oliver Gannon & Quinn Bachand - Upcoming Performance

May 15 – Victoria, BC St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
An Evening of World-Class Gypsy Jazz & Jazz Music featuring Juno Award winning jazz guitarist Oliver Gannon, World Champion in Digital, Acoustic and Jazz Accordion Cory Pesaturo, Canada's multi-instrumentalist wunderkind and eight-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Quinn Bachand with his sizzling hot gypsy jazz ensemble Brishen.

For information on this event, please click here.

To learn more about these artists and to hear their RealTracks demos, please visit Oliver's Bio page and Quinn's Bio page.

Posted at 11:50 AM

May 05, 2015 RealTracks Artist Kenny Barron - Upcoming Performance!

May 30 – Jazz and the Music of the Americas: Brazil at Jackson Theater: Luciana Souza with Romero Lubambo, and Trio da Paz with special guest Jazz Master, Kenny Barron.

For information on this event, please click here.

To learn more about Kenny and to listen to demos of his available RealTracks, visit his RealTracks Artist Bio page.

Posted at 04:13 PM

May 01, 2015 Freebie Friday - Band-in-a-Box App!

Did you know that there is a Band-in-a-Box App available for your iOS (iPods, iPhones, iPads) and Android devices?

If you have Band-in-a-Box on your computer, you can use the Band-in-a-Box App to download songs, including chordsheets and audio (M4A) and play the songs that you download.

iPhone/iPod BB App: Click here.

iPad Free BB App(larger display): Click here.

Android Free BB App: Click here.

Posted at 02:15 PM