January 29, 2016 Share your Band-in-a-Box Songs with The User Showcase Forum!

Have you been creating your own songs with the help of Band-in-a-Box, RealBand or PowerTracks Pro Audio? You should share them with fellow users by posting them to our User Showcase Forum!

The Forum is a great way to share your songs, collaborate with other users of the program, and listen to all the other great songs being posted! PLUS, every year we go through all the songs contributed and announce the annual User Showcase Award Winners!

(that's right - you could WIN a free copy of Band-in-a-Box, just by posting your songs... how easy is that?!)

Posted at 12:55 PM

January 29, 2016 User Showcase Song - Red Stranger

I was finely able to upload one of my song to soundcloud again, after manage to better my speed a little...
Bass; Alex Al
Piano; Jeff Lorber
Drums; Ricky Lawson
Guitars; Michael Thompson
Sax; Tom Keenlyside

All comment are highly appreciated...

Posted at 12:48 PM

January 29, 2016 Band-in-a-Box Testimonial Video - Bobby Chochran

Bobby Cochran is a Lead Guitarist, Singer, Writer, and Producer. He's also an enthusiastic Endorsing Artist of Band-in-a-Box. He watched a demo at The NAMM Show a few years ago, and has been a user (and fan) ever since!

Check out Bobby's video testimonial - it's "short and sweet" and we're happy to have his input! www.pgmusic.com/?vid=WhqIoG8Mx90

All of the Video Testimonials can be viewed here: www.pgmusic.com/videotestimonials.php.

Posted at 12:01 PM

January 28, 2016 User Showcase Song - Drifter

Had my love of travel not been overtaken by my love of family, I may have ended up this guy.
As always comments/suggestions appreciated. Tom

RealTracks in song: 1946:Mandolin, Rhythm ModernCountrySync Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: ~599:Mandolin, Rhythm Bluegrass Doc Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 590:Banjo, Bluegrass Doc Ev 100 (Rhythm - Simple)
RealTracks in song: 1510:Pedal Steel, Soloist, CountryWorkinPaul Ev16 090
RealTracks in song: 603:Pedal Steel, Background Train Ev 130
Royalty Free Loops, Multitrack Instrument and Song Files and Multitrack Drums from Drums on Demand and Bass on Demand

Vocals ,Telecaster and Acoustic Guitar: Tom Adams

Recorded in Logic Pro x
Alloy2, Nectar2
Mastered with Ozone6

Posted at 08:33 AM

January 27, 2016 Watch the Videos for RealTracks Sets 228-253

Want to learn more about the RealTracks Sets 228-253 that were released with Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows?
We've made some videos for each of these Sets, which you can watch here.

Posted at 02:35 PM

January 27, 2016 Tell Us your RealTracks Suggestions on Our Wishlist Forum...

Are you loving all of the 2,000+ RealTracks that we've created for Band-in-a-Box, but you'd like to see something specific that's not in our library?

Post your suggestions to our Styles and RealTracks Wishlist forum! We're open to suggestion, and definitely look to this forum for inspiration!

Posted at 11:24 AM

January 27, 2016 User Showcase Song - None Of It Matters

When I saw the new Punk RealTracks, I couldn't resist taking them for a spin.
It is very cool that PGMuisc is including genres like this.
I would love to see more "small groups of instrument" (like these) that capture a sound so well.
(Some indie/alt rock and indie/alt singer/songwriter groups?)
These are so good it took very little time to put together.

Thought I should shake it up a bit, after that last "old man" song...

Style is _PUNKRK1.STY (Punk w Held and Muted Guitars)

RealTracks in style: 2588:Bass, Electric, PunkFuzzPicked8ths Ev 165
RealTracks in style: 2585:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PunkHeldPlus Ev 165
RealTracks in style: 2584:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PunkMuted Ev 165
RealTracks in song: 2586:Guitar, Electric, Soloist PunkMurray Ev 165
RealDrums in style: RockHardLA^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Loose HiHat

This needs to be played LOUD - REALLY LOUD - 11+

Posted at 11:02 AM

January 26, 2016 The New DigiTech TRIO+ Band Creator / Looper Uses Styles by Band-in-a-Box!

Last year we announced that the Digitech Trio uses Styles by Band-in-a-Box, and that hasn't changed with their just-released Trio+!

The DigiTech Trio+ provides 12 music genres to play along with: Blues, R&B, Rock, Alternative Rock, Metal, Pop, Electronic Pop, Hip-Hop, Country, Folk, Latin, and Jazz.

Although not available for purchase yet, make sure to visit digitech.com/en-US/products/trio-plus to learn more about this product.

Our PG Team at NAMM this year took a few pictures of this new version! Click here to see!

Posted at 12:48 PM

January 26, 2016 Congratulations to Our 2015 User Showcase Award Winners!

We’ve had over 950 new original compositions posted to the User Showcase Forum in 2015. Wow! There are now over 4,000 songs in the Showcase! Many thanks to all that have contributed.

We’d like to thank and recognize these amazing contributions that people have made!

So we announce the "Top 40" User Showcase Awards...to the top 40 contributors of 2015 – a free Band-in-a-Box 2016 EverythingPAK for Windows (including the Bonus 49-PAK).

Click here to read the list of Winners.

Posted at 12:15 PM

January 26, 2016 User Showcase Song - What I Know

Just havin' fun with audiophile.
Dang this Band in a Box 2016 stuff is smokin' hot my peepazoids. I am about to go nuts. It's addictive ain't it.

File: What I Know.SGU
By David Snyder
Key=C , Tempo 90, Length (m:s)=4:02

RealTracks in style: ~~902:Bass, Electric, SmoothCool Sw16 075
RealTracks in style: ~~904:Piano, Electric, Rhythm SmoothCool Sw16 075
RealTracks in style: ~~1228:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm SmoothJazzCool Sw16 075
RealDrums in style: SmoothJazzCoolSw16^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Posted at 09:36 AM

January 25, 2016 The Band-in-a-Box 49-PAK for Windows - It's Still Here!

The Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows special has ended, but that doesn't mean that you can't still purchase the 49-PAK!

Learn more: www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.49pak.htm

Posted at 10:52 AM

January 25, 2016 #MusicMonday - Share Your Song with the User Showcase Forum

If you've ever visited our User Showcase Forum, you know there are a lot of talented Forum Members here sharing their songs!

Have you been creating songs with Band-in-a-Box, RealTracks, PowerTracks Pro Audio, or other PG Music programs? If you haven't started sharing them on our User Showcase Forum, now's your chance!

Did you know we also list these songs on our User Showcase Page? Separated by genre, this list includes a lot of the compositions that have been posted to our User Showcase Forum over the years. And, you're able to sort the list by Artist (just in case you have a favorite...)!

Posted at 09:09 AM

January 25, 2016 User Showcase Song - Lost My Girlfriend Song

Our attempt at generic countryish ballad about somewhat typically the loss of a girlfriend.

Vocals Lyrics Leon
Me Backing Vocals and electric guitar.

The Band
~518:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 085
~365:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085
~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
~363:Pedal Steel, Background Ev 085
~NashvilleEven8^6-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open

Posted at 09:08 AM

January 22, 2016 Record Audio with Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Mac!

With Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Mac you can record audio! Want to see how easy it is? Check out this video.

Other Audio Capabilities added in Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Mac include:
-Audio Track added. You can open an audio file (wav, aiff, mp3, mp4, and m4a), record audio, or render the song to the Audio Track.
-Audio Edit Window added. This window allows you to see a digital waveform of the Audio Track, and select, play, and edit the audio with simple cut and paste command.
-Transpose for audio tracks, automatic and settable, with high quality transpose.

Check our all our Mac videos here: www.pgmusic.com/videos.bbmac.htm

Posted at 10:19 AM

January 21, 2016 #ThrowbackThursday - The NAMM Show 2009

It seems like a lifetime ago... NAMM 2009! Catherine and I attended that year, and it was such a great experience!

Click here to see a picture of the two of us with Johannes from M3C, our German Distributor.

You can even see a little bit of Martin in the background! Martin, of Softwind Instruments (our Switzerland Distributor), invited us to share his company booth with him that year!

-Callie

Posted at 03:02 PM

January 21, 2016 User Showcase Song - Foes Of Happiness

Four years ago BiaB allowed us to leave our decades of traditional bluegrass and settle into our current comfort zone of Americana, blues and bluesy country. But every now and then we like to experiment with something a wee bit on the rock side so here is this year's effort :-)

During 2015 I ran into several folks I had not seen in years. They were overwhelmingly bitter about, well, seemingly everything. Most of their experiences seemed to be wrapped up in some form of negativity and they insisted on keeping the conversation there. I reflected a lot on this and ended up writing this lyric. It's obviously nothing profound but as I turn 70 this week it is an attempt to express my feelings on how to deal with negative folks. Don't engage - just run!

Thanks to Tom for his input on the write, arrangement and solo/rhythm guitar, to floyd for critiquing the mix and to my better half Janice for putting up with me by singing/creating melodies for whatever I throw her way.

As always we are very appreciative of your time to listen and comment.

Bass: RT 387 Electric Metal
Drums: RD Nashville Southern
Drums: RD Snare (grabbed from BiaB respective drum kit file)
Shaker: Apple Loop
Mandolin: RT 1755 Rhythm Pop 8ths
Guitar Rhythm: Tom Adams
Guitar Lead: Tom Adams
Lead Vocal: Janice, Rodes NT mic, Blue Icicle USB
Effects: Ozone 6, Ozone 5 and Nectar 2
Mixing/mastering stuff: Bud

Posted at 01:59 PM

January 20, 2016 Check Out This Band-in-a-Box Video Testimonial by Forum Users RnAM!

Check out this newest video testimonial submitted by forum users RnAM! Rob Meulman & Anne-Marie Bovenkamp Video Testimonial

What a great testimonial - this singer-songwriter duo is always fun to listen to! We're so glad to hear that Band-in-a-Box has helped them record more than 50 songs!

All of our Video Testimonials can be viewed at http://www.pgmusic.com/videotestimonials.php, or on our YouTube channel.

Posted at 11:40 AM

January 20, 2016 PG Music Inc. - Visit Us at NAMM!

PG Music is at The NAMM Show again this year!

If you're there, be sure to pop by and visit us at Booth 1089 in Hall E. We'd LOVE it if you'd take in a Band-in-a-Box Demo with us!

Catherine, Alyssa, Tobin, Peter, and Charlie are all going to be there!

Posted at 09:44 AM

January 20, 2016 User Showcase Song - Diesel Dave

A song I wrote about a real truck driving guy named Diesel Dave...

Band - BB
Vocals - Me - Tony True
Harmony - My wife - Lori True

Let me know what you think.

Posted at 09:43 AM

January 19, 2016 #TipTuesday - How to See Band-in-a-Box 2016 Tips

If you've been using Band-in-a-Box for years, you may have turned off the "Tip of the Day" option... but did you know there's a great option within this feature to only show you tips for the new 2016 Version?

To set this up within Band-in-a-Box:
-Go to Help
-Select 'Tip of the Day'
-Click on 'Only Show Tips for Version 2016'

You can also choose to have these tips appear when you first open the program by clicking on 'Show Tips at Startup' within this window.

What a great way to get to know this new version! I just clicked through 5 of them:
-In the Audio Edit Window, vertical zooming can be done with the mouse by zooming over the decibel bar, or by holding down the CTRL key and zooming towards the mouse cursor.
-You can convert the Audio track from stereo to mono, or vice versa, with the Audio | Edit Audio | Convert Channels (mono/stereo) menu command.
-You can choose any color for each element on the Chord Sheet with the color palette in the Display Options dialog.
-Superscript shows the chord extensions with smaller raised font, making the root of the chord more distinguishable, and also helping maximize space on the Chord Sheet.
-The Chord Sheet is fully customizable! To customize, click on the Chord Sheet and select "Display Options" from the menu.

Posted at 10:54 AM

January 19, 2016 User Showcase Song - A Kiss Under the Street Lamp

20 days ago I made a new country music

A KISS UNDER THE STREET LAMP

Style is _CTRYSWM.STY (Medium Country Swing w/ Piano )

RealTracks in style: ~1547:Bass, Electric, CountrySwing Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~1549:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm CountrySwing Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~1139:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingCleanA-B Sw 110
RealTracks in style: ~1554:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingGrittyA-B Sw 110
RealTracks in song: ~1112:Fiddle, Background CountrySwing Sw 110
RealDrums in style: NashvilleSwing8^1-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

I hope you like it.

Posted at 09:00 AM

January 18, 2016 Follow Us on Facebook and Twitter for ALL the Latest News!

Did you know that we have Facebook and Twitter pages?

Follow us on Facebook & Twitter and you'll be the first to know about specials, new releases, contests, and other exciting PG Music Inc. announcements!

It's also a great way to connect with other users of Band-in-a-Box... worldwide!

Posted at 01:16 PM

January 18, 2016 User Showcase Song - Looking for Django's Spirit

In the middle of this piece, the chord progression doesn't change but the tempo is twice faster.

RT 711 then 718 acoustic bass
RT 1210 then 1199 rythm guitar
RT 1965 then 1620 clarinet
RT 1213 then 1203 solo guitar
RT 1752 rythm accordion

The melody is played with an accordion (Yamaha QY700).

Posted at 08:22 AM

January 16, 2016 Special Offers for Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows Extended Until Monday Morning

We've decided to keep our special offers available over the weekend. All special offers will end Monday morning (January 18th, 2016).

You still have a bit more time to get your Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows upgrade - Order Now.

There are over 50 new features with the release of Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows, plus 201 new RealTracks, 24 Bonus RealTracks, 11 new MIDI SuperTracks, 3 Artist Performance Videos, 19 Instrumental Studies and more! Want to learn more about Band-in-a-Box 2016? Check out this video: Band in a Box 2016 for Windows - Everything you need to know in under 5 minutes Video!

Posted at 06:07 AM

January 15, 2016 User Showcase Song - Get Sexy With Me Now

"I wear heels because the women like 'em... And the only things [my purple house] is a shrine to is Jesus, Love and Peace."
Prince, Rolling Stone, 1985
Amen Brother. We love you man.
****** Song Summary *************
Style is -TEKLC0+.STY (LCDSound - Techno)
Style MIDI Instruments are : 81/2 Lead 1b (sine), GM2 Bank 2, 5/3 60's Electric Piano, GM2 Bank 3, Shamisen (107), Pad-Sweep (96),
RealDrums in style: TechnoLCD^AB-a:KckSnrFq, b:AltKckSnr

This is my Prince style. smile Ran it through about 10 synths and played guitars. Used real tracks horns.

Hope it makes you laugh.

Posted at 09:05 AM

January 15, 2016 Today (January 15th) is the LAST DAY of our Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows Special!

It's officially the last day of our Special! Our Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows special is scheduled to end today... it really is your last chance for special pricing on upgrade packages and Bonus PAKs!

So, if you haven't ordered your Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows upgrade yet, and are interested in great savings on most upgrade packages and a Free Bonus PAK, don't wait any longer! Place your order online at www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm or give us a call - we're here all day! www.pgmusic.com/contact.htm

There are over 50 new features with the release of Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows, plus 201 new RealTracks, 24 Bonus RealTracks, 11 new MIDI SuperTracks, 3 Artist Performance Videos, 19 Instrumental Studies and more! Learn more about the new features here. You can also get to know the Band-in-a-Box 2016 new features with this video: Band in a Box 2016 for Windows - Everything you need to know in under 5 minutes Video!

Posted at 09:04 AM

January 14, 2016 Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows - New Patch Update Available!

A new patch update is available for all Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows users! This free update patch includes 9 additions to the program, as well as additional improvements, updates, and fixes!

Get all the information about this new patch update and download it here.

Posted at 12:50 PM

January 14, 2016 User Showcase Song - Breathing Space

Kicking off my new year with a bit of Blues/Rock for a change. I intended it to be fairly minimal with just drums, bass and guitar, but then a Rhodes piano crept in, plus some brass, a Hammond and finally my old friend RT - Sax Tenor Hip Hop. I even threw in a Maj7 chord for John (Skyline). Drums are a rare mix of Realdrums and samples. It was all recorded in Realband and mixed and mastered in Powertracks.

Basically it's just a bit of fun with an "In Yer Face" mix which is intended to be played LOUD.

Posted at 12:35 PM

January 13, 2016 ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! Our Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows Special Ends January 15th!

There's only TWO DAYS LEFT for our Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows special (which ends on Friday, January 15th).

During the special, you can upgrade to a 2016 UltraPlusPAK for as little as $169! EverythingPAK Upgrades start at just $189. We are also offering great pricing on Pro upgrades (starting at $49) & MegaPAK upgrades (starting at $89).

Plus, you could choose to "top up" your 2015 UltraPlusPAK or EverythingPAK with a PlusPAK purchase for only $99. With this purchase you'll receive the new 2016 versions of Band-in-a-Box & RealBand, and the NEWEST RealTracks Sets 228-253!

Visit www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm to see all of the upgrade options available.

Purchase Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows during our special and you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK, which includes:
1 Artist Video Performance:
Jack Stafford Sax: Indiana

3 MIDI SuperTracks:
Piano, Rhythm FolkySwing Sw 110
Piano, Electric, Rhythm FunkSwing16 Sw16 085
Piano, Rhythm CountryBentNoteJohn Sw 085

4 Instrumental Studies:
Bass, Electric, Jazz Funk Poppy, Ev16 110
Guitar, Acoustic, Folk, 2-part Fingerpicking, Sw16 085
Guitar, Electric, Blues and Rock, Medium Rock Soloist, Ev 120
Piano, Acoustic, Jazz and Bossa, Solo-Accompaniment Jazz Stride, Sw 085
*$49 Pro Upgrade does not include the Free Bonus PAK

Don't forget, we're also offering the 49-PAK fpr $49, which will add ALL 24 Bonus UNRELEASED RealTracks, 2 Artist Video Performances, 8 MIDI SuperTracks, and 15 Instrumental Studies to your collection!
(These Add-ons are not included in any other package.)

Posted at 08:25 AM

January 13, 2016 User Showcase Song - I Gave It All

This song is from my Christian album and is based on these verses: Romans 3:10-12, 1 Kings 19:12, Hebrews 1:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:16,Mark 10:28, Luke 9:23, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 10:27 Romans 6:18, Romans 8:2 and 1 John 2:1-6.
All RealTracks and vocals by Daniel Hensley
Style - =CLEV_G.sty Slow Gospel
Drums - Rock Northern
Bass - 700 - Tobin Frank
Piano - 1767 - Blair Masters
Guitar - 362 - Jason Roller
Guitar solo - 1705 - Brent Mason
Pad - 1543 - Blair Masters

Posted at 08:06 AM

January 12, 2016 User Showcase Song - The Battle Of The Sexes

The Battle Of The Sexes
The Irish bagpipe sound is played on guitar using software called MIDI Guitar 2,
pretty good at tracking and does not require any modification to the guitar. Good
for those like me lacking keyboard skills.

Anyway -
Lyrics & Vocals Leon
Me Guitar synth and backing vocals.

Style is _FSPWLZ3.STY (Uptempo PopWaltz w/ Fiddle)

RealTracks in style: ~~1178:Bass, Electric, PopWaltz Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~~1182:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming PopWaltz Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~~1186:Mandolin, Rhythm PopWaltz Ev 120
RealDrums in style: ** N/A ** PopRockWaltzMarch: a: PopRockWaltzMarchb: PopRockWaltzMarch

Posted at 08:44 AM

January 11, 2016 How to Receive a Free Band-in-a-Box EverythingPAK

It's been a while since we announced our Video Testimonials project, where you can submit a a 2-10 minute video telling us (the viewer) about your Band-in-a-Box experience.

We had an amazing response - watch all the submitted video testimonials here.

If you're interested in taking part, and haven't submitted a video yet, we are still accepting submissions. If we use your video, we will give you a FREE Band-in-a-Box EverythingPAK hard drive!

Visit this forum post for more information on what should be included in your video.

Posted at 01:32 PM

January 11, 2016 Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows Special - Special Offers End Soon!

Initially, our Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows special ended on December 31, 2015 - but then we extended the special until January 15, 2016! Well, Friday is almost here, which means our special is almost over!

BUT... there's still time! After all, it's not the 15th yet! So, if you've been waiting to purchase your copy of Band-in-a-Box 2016 and want to save up to 50% on upgrade packages and receive a Free Bonus PAK with additional Add-ons for Band-in-a-Box, now's your chance! Visit www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm to view all the purchase options.

We're not extending the special again, so Friday really is your last chance for great savings!

Want to learn more about Band-in-a-Box 2016? Watch the Band in a Box 2016 for Windows - Everything you need to know in under 5 minutes Video or visit www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.new.htm.

Posted at 09:48 AM

January 11, 2016 User Showcase Song - Body And Soul

Hope everyone is doing well. Used the new Zane rhythm guitar
2537 on this.

https://soundcloud.com/kfl44/body-and-soul

Body And Soul

Posted at 07:58 AM

January 08, 2016 User Showcase Song - Nectarine

'Nectarine' by forum user GOFBY

Here is a big band track created with the new _CROONR1.STY from BIAB2016.

The instruments are:

2126 Bass
JazzBrushesSticks RealDrums
938 Guitar
2593 Horn Section

https://www.soundcloud.com/gofby/nectarine

Posted at 02:54 PM

January 07, 2016 User Showcase Song - The Storm

This one has an odd form, if any at all. You can decide if there's a verse and a chorus or what.

Back story, a violent storm rolled through the area at mid-morning one day last year. I was home alone. Sometime later the song-idea light bulb illuminated:)

https://soundcloud.com/scott-h-olson/the-storm

Style is _NWORSUF.STY (NewOrleans Shuffle Band[130RS])

RealTracks in style: 2435:Bass, Electric, NewOrleansShuffle Sw 130
RealTracks in style: 2437:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm NewOrleansShuffleKevin Sw 130
RealTracks in song: ~957:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountryBoogieGrittyMuted Sw 110
RealTracks in song: ~423:Harmonica, Background Blues Sw 120
RealDrums in style: NewOrleansShuffle^04-a:Kick Shuffle , b:Ride, Shuffle

Posted at 10:19 AM

January 06, 2016 Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows Build 430 Update Available!

A free update patch is available for all Band-in-a-Box® Version 2016 for Windows users.

Download the Band-in-a-Box 2016 Build 430 update (Beta) here.
This is considered a beta patch because it is new.

A summary of changes for Build 430, released on Jan 4, can be viewed here.

Posted at 09:05 AM

January 06, 2016 User Showcase Song - Iceland (Remix Contest)

Hi all,

first remix contest this year: https://soundcloud.com/groups/amy-kress-iceland-remix-contest
The original is the last at the bottom.
From the original I used the vocal tracks and a strings track which I completed with some strings by my own.
Just for fun I tried the new crooner big band track and liked it so much that I started working with it. There was a lot of regenerating, copying and pasting. I think the swing feel suits the melody very well.
RTs used:
RealDrums-JazzBrushesSticks#1
RT2126_ Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Half,Half Sw 110
RT560_ Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Freddie Sw
RT2593_Horn Section, Background CroonerBigBand9-Part Sw 110

Posted at 08:51 AM

January 05, 2016 There's Still Time to Purchase a 49-PAK for Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows!

If you missed your chance to add the 49-PAK to your Band-in-a-Box 2016 purchase, don't worry - our special has been extended until January 15th, so there's still time!

Your Band-in-a-Box 2016 purchase already includes a Free Bonus PAK:
1 Artist Video Performance:
-Jack Stafford Sax: Indiana

3 MIDI SuperTracks:
-Piano, Rhythm FolkySwing Sw 110
-Piano, Electric, Rhythm FunkSwing16 Sw16 085
-Piano, Rhythm CountryBentNoteJohn Sw 085

4 Instrumental Studies:
-Bass, Electric, Jazz Funk Poppy, Ev16 110
-Guitar, Acoustic, Folk, 2-part Fingerpicking, Sw16 085
-Guitar, Electric, Blues and Rock, Medium Rock Soloist, Ev 120
-Piano, Acoustic, Jazz and Bossa, Solo-Accompaniment Jazz Stride, Sw 085

BUT, you can choose to upgrade this to a 49-PAK for just $49! The 49-PAK includes 24 Bonus UNRELEASED RealTracks, 2 Artist Video Performances, 8 MIDI SuperTracks, and 15 Instrumental Studies. Learn more and listen to demos here. Or, watch the video...

Posted at 01:21 PM

January 05, 2016 User Showcase Song - A Darker Shade of Blue

Straight Up Traditional Jukebox Country. Songwriting is a form of therapy? It still hurts 40 years later. Thanks to Janice Merritt for the real deal harmony.

Style is _ROUNDUP.STY
Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic Piano (1),
RealTracks in style: ~1112:Fiddle, Background, Country Swing SW 110
RealTracks in song: ~1141:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm CountrySwingCleanPicked Sw 110
MIDI SuperTracks in song: 1890:Piano, Solo-Accompaniment CountrySwingJohn Sw 120
RealTracks in song: 2048:Piano, Acoustic, Solo-Accompaniment CountrySwingJohn Sw 120
RealTracks in song: 2123:Piano, Acoustic, Soloist CountryShuffleJohn Sw 120
Royalty Free Loops, Multitrack Instrument and Song Files and Multitrack Drums from Drums on Demand and Bass on Demand

Vocals ,Telecaster and Pedal Steel: Tom Adams
Harmony Vocal: Janice Merritt

Recorded in Logic Pro x
Alloy2, Nectar2
Mastered with Ozone6 and Waves LinMB

Posted at 10:14 AM

January 04, 2016 User Showcase Song - GoodBye

First song of 2016 from my songwriting partner Christiane Spruit and myself, quite a bit different than our last one.

The one is using:

Realdrums: NashvilleSwing8^1 initially, then switching to BluesRock128^4 during the guitar solo and the rest of the song

533:Bass,Electric,12/8
526:Guitar,Acoustic,Fingerpicking (I can play the part but I'm not geared up to record acoustic here)
2457:Strings,Rhythm,CelticAir.

Still tweaking the mix, guitar solo probably a bit too loud at the moment.

Posted at 11:07 AM

January 04, 2016 The Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows Special is Extended until January 15th!

Good news! Our Band-in-a-Box 2016 for Windows special has been extended until January 15th!

So, if you haven't had a chance to order your copy of Band-in-a-Box 2016 and want to take advantage of the great sale pricing on most upgrade packages as well as get some BONUS items with your purchase, there's still time!

Take a look at all the packages available here: www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm

Learn all about Band-in-a-Box 2016 here or watch the video: Band in a Box 2016 for Windows - Everything you need to know in under 5 minutes!

Posted at 10:29 AM