December 31, 2019 Happy New Year!

Thank you for your continued support. We wish you all the best in 2020!

Happy New Year!!

Our holiday hours are:

December 31: Special Extended Hours
Customer Service: 6:00AM to 9:00PM PST (GMT -8)
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Technical Support: Closed

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Posted at 02:28 PM

December 23, 2019 Happy Holidays! Our Hours...

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Our holiday hours are:

December 24:
Customer Service: 6:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8)
Technical Support: 10:00AM to 4:00PM PST (GMT -8)

December 25: Closed

December 26: Regular hours
Customer Service: 6:00AM to 9:00PM PST (GMT -8)
Technical Support: 10:00AM to 4:00PM PST (GMT -8)

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Posted at 11:45 AM

December 23, 2019 Band-in-a-Box® 2020 - Canada & USA Customers - Order Today in Time for Christmas!

Need your Band-in-a-Box® order (or any other PG Music product) to arrive before Christmas?

If you're in Canada or the USA, there's still time!Order before 12:30 pm Pacific time Monday, December 23rd (that's TODAY!) for Express delivery to the United States and Canada

Don't forget - with our recently released Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows, we're offering up to 50% off of upgrades! Order soon to receive a Free Bonus PAK full of amazing Add-ons, which you can upgrade to the 49-PAK for just $49 and add even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks)!

Check out our Band-in-a-Box^® packages page for all the purchase options available.

Posted at 11:39 AM

December 23, 2019 User Showcase Song - There Won't Be No Christmas This Year

Here is another Christmas song I'd like to share ...
A story about the year when there was no Christmas...
Its different from my usual country songs...
And I hope you enjoy it.

https://youtu.be/39DGnu9fUm4

Tech Info:
NoCmas.MGU
BLANK2.STY
Only bass & some drums remain...
The rest was scored with Music Printer Plus (Temporal Acuity Products)

Posted at 11:26 AM

December 20, 2019 SongPicker Enhancements in Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows!

The Band-in-a-Box® SongPicker has been enhanced with our newest 2020 version!

It now builds faster for large song lists (>30K and up to 60,000 songs).

In the SongPicker, there is a new "Open in Home" option. If this is enabled, the SongPicker will always open in the home folder instead of the current folder when you press the default [Song] button to open the SongPicker.

The [Song] button (or the [Open] button) now has 3 additional menu items to launch the SongPicker:
-Open SongPicker in Current Folder - This opens the SongPicker in the current folder of the last loaded song.
-Open SongPicker in Home Folder - This opens the SongPicker in the home folder, which is C:\bb\My Songs or as set in the SongPicker.
-Open SongPicker in Favorite Folder - This launches the Favorite Folder dialog which allows you to choose any previously used folder where a song was loaded from, and then open the SongPicker in that folder.

Plus, searching for songs matching a chord progression or melody has been enhanced. There are three new checkboxes: "Key must match exactly," "Chord Extension must match exactly," and "Time Signature must match."

Click here to jump to the SongPicker subject in our New Features video to learn more.

(read more about this feature in our Band-in-a-Box 2020 for Windows Online Upgrade Manual.)

Posted at 12:07 PM

December 20, 2019 User Showcase Song - Every Day is a Good Day for a Christmas Song

I've been using BIAB in my songwriting for about 5 years now so I thought it was overdue for me to post a link to one of the tunes that feature BIAB instrumentation.

So here is my Christmas tune for your enjoyment. It uses a laid back jazz style suitable for a smooth crooner style performance. It uses all real tracks and is sung by a British session singer by the name of Stephen Simms. I found him via the SoundBetter website. All tracks were exported and the mix done in Reaper.

Title: Every Day Is Christmas https://soundcloud.com/ironbarkmusic/everyday-is-christmas
Genre: Jazz/Blues

BIAB Style: _BALFRED.STY Jazz Ballad w/ Piano & Fred Guit
Real Tracks:
~481:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 085
~487:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Sw 085
~555:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm Jazz Ballad Freddie Sw 085
2375:Sax, Alto, Soloist JazzBalladPhil Sw 085
JazzBrushesSticks#1

Posted at 11:22 AM

December 20, 2019 RealBand® 2020 - 22 of Your Problems Solved!

The recent release of Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows includes RealBand® 2020!

Visit our 22 of Your Problems Solved! A List of the 41 Requests Fulfilled in RealBand® 2020 page for a casual list of our features and additions in RealBand® 2020.

Posted at 11:19 AM

December 19, 2019 User Showcase Song - Mitt Stockholm (My Stockholm)

Recently finished a project with Swedish singer/songwriter Johan Hammarström, who allowed me to share the result in this great forum. Once again tracks from BiaB turned out to be a great companion in the production process.

MITT STOCKHOLM: https://soundcloud.com/molsenhouse/mitt-stockholm

In the final mix we kept the wonderful drumming from Alex Acuná:

Style is _BETIM.STY
RealDrums in Style: BossaBrazilBrushAlex^1-a:Br, b:Rd

and a simple steady upright bass from Neil Swanson:
RealTracks in song: ~464:Bass, Acoustic, Bossa Ev 140

Posted at 01:50 PM

December 19, 2019 Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows & VST DAW Plugin Update Available!

Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows users should update to the latest FREE patch (build 708) and DAW Plugin Update 2.2.8 - learn more and download here.

Summary of Changes for Version 2020 Build 708 (Dec 19 2019):
Added: Several Drums transcriptions added (SurfRock, Shaker, and Bongo styles).
Updated: RealTracks memos for the RealTracks Picker are improved/updated.
Fixed: 2020 Tooltips may not have displayed correctly or at all.
Added: Some new styles and demos added to MIDI SuperTracks Set 31.
Added: Many new styles and demos added to RT Sets 329-352, and the bonus PAK.
Fixed: Missing chords in Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RhythmChangesCompOlly Sw 140.
Fixed: Missing chords in Guitar, Electric, Rhythm JazzBluesCompOlly Sw 140.
Fixed: Crash with error "external exception C06D007F" while launching if using Windows XP.
Improved: Feature Browser button.
Fixed: The Piano Roll window was not redrawing after Edit > Undo.
Fixed: The Delete key was not working in the Piano Roll Window.
Fixed: Possible Invalid pointer error when using the Guitar Chord Solo generator.
Fixed: Blank icons in the StyleMaker window.
Fixed: Access violation when generating audio harmonies.
Fixed: (DAW Plugin) Audio harmonized voices transcribed to separate tracks was not working.
Fixed: If Band-in-a-Box is run as administrator, dropping files onto the main window did not work.
Improved: If Band-in-a-Box is run as administrator, the About dialog window title will include "running as administrator".
Fixed: If running Band-in-a-Box in safe mode, the Audio Chord Wizard did not produce any chords.
Fixed: Possible freeze when importing compressed audio files.
Fixed: The Guitar window was not saving its width between program sessions.
Fixed: It was not possible to change the Guitar fretboard color.
Fixed: The Guitar window did not display the capo.
Improved: Guitar capo setting can be changed by right-clicking the fret position bar.
Improved: Feature Browser has more video links now.
Updated: PDF Manual/Help (routine updates).

DAW Plugin Update 2.2.8:
Added: p hotkey for adding part markers in chord sheet.
Fixed: Dragging all Multi-Riffs only drags tracks 2 - 7.
Fixed: Plugin opens songs with flats instead of sharps.
Fixed: Tag shortcuts should auto enable tags.
Fixed: Adding tags with 1 chorus should show an error message.
Fixed: Plugin asking user to save when nothing was edited.
Fixed: Multi-Riffs not playing in sync with host.
Fixed: Midi sending empty messages during synced audio playback.
Fixed: GENERATE button only generating Multi-Riffs of entire song (even when section was highlighted).
Fixed: Octave doubling would be incorrect.
Fixed: Spurious log error messages.

Posted at 01:44 PM

December 18, 2019 New "Feature Browser" in Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows

If you've been a long time program user, you may have noticed that with each release of a new version of Band-in-a-Box® we add 50+ new features and enhancements.

Over time, you may have forgotten all the different things that Band-in-a-Box can do. Well, with the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows, we've solved this issue by added a Feature Browser!

How does it work? Access this feature by clicking on the [?] button on the main screen of the program or pressing the / Enter keys on the Chord Sheet. This dialog lists many features of the program and allows you to browse them, find the feature by text filter, read descriptions about the feature, find how to launch the feature, access to the online information or video about the feature, and do more.

Examples of a few situations where this feature is helpful:
-You know about a feature but don't know how to find it. Just type a part of the feature name and you'll see the hotkeys, menu, and toolbar info on how to launch it. For example, if you want to launch the Chord Builder but don’t know how to do it, type "builder" in the text filter, and you will quickly find the Chord Builder.
-You are exploring available features for Band-in-a-Box. For example, if you are a guitar player, type the word "guitar" and you'll see what's available.
-You prefer "one-stop-shopping" and would like to launch features from the same dialog.
-You are learning the program and like to browse or watch videos about topics you're interested in.
-You can't remember hotkeys and want to review them.

Watch this new feature in action when you jump to the subject in our New Features video:

10:19 - New Feature - Feature Browser

(read more about this feature in our Band-in-a-Box 2020 for Windows Online Upgrade Manual.)

Posted at 01:54 PM

December 18, 2019 User Showcase Song - Home for Christmas 2019

It's Christmas so I hope you don't mind if I share a new version/mix of my song, Home for Christmas, which I put up last year.

soundcloud.com/user-952388172/home-for-christmas-2019

I recently bought EzyMix2 and I've used that program on this new version of my song, which I have also rearranged a bit.
Most of the new instruments are from Kontakt.
There is also a RealTrack guitar: RT542:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dreamy Ev 085 and RealDrums: NashvillePop16^4-Hihat,Snare.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the new version and mix.
I have now been sharing my music on the forum for one year and I have learnt a lot. Thanks to everyone who has helped along the way.
Merry Christmas to everyone on the forum - the friendliest place on the internet.

Posted at 10:55 AM

December 18, 2019 We Have a $0 Down Easy Payment Plan!

Did you know... you don't have to pay for your Band-in-a-Box® (or other PG Music Inc. products) purchase right away? We offer an Easy Payment Plan! With our $0 down payment option, purchase today and don't pay for 30 days! The total of your invoice will be split equally, and charged every 30 days for 4 months after the initial purchase date. You can enjoy your software, with four convenient monthly payments for Visa, MasterCard, and American Express, with no added interest charges or service fees!

To choose this option, add your purchase to the Shopping Cart, and begin the checkout process. Step 3 of this process allows you to choose between:
[]Pay full amount now.
[]Easy Payment Plan. Pay $0 now, and four monthly payments, starting one month from now.

If you choose the Easy Payment Plan, simply agree to the RECURRING BILLING / EASY PAYMENT PLAN TERMS AND CONDITIONS and your order will be processed right away! That's right - choosing this payment option won't delay you receiving your order - even if you choose to have your order shipped, you'll still have the download links available to you - there's no need to wait!

Posted at 10:41 AM

December 17, 2019 Band-in-a-Box® 2020 - Order Today in Time for Christmas!

Need your Band-in-a-Box® order (or any other PG Music product) before Christmas?

Order before 12:30 pm Pacific time Monday, December 23rd for Express delivery to the United States and Canada. Outside of North America, order before 12:30 pm Pacific time Friday, December 20th.

Don't forget - with our recently released Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows, we're offering up to 50% off of upgrades! Order soon to receive a Free Bonus PAK full of amazing Add-ons, which you can upgrade to the 49-PAK for just $49 and add even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks)!

Check out our Band-in-a-Box^® packages page for all the purchase options available.

Posted at 09:03 AM

December 17, 2019 User Showcase Song - Puppets & Clowns

Hi all, have recently bought BIAB and this is my first attempt at using it. Really impressed with the software and looking forward to getting into it properly.

The song is called "Puppets and Clowns", musically not sure how I would describe it, bit of a crossover with horns and pedal steel, lyrically it's a bit of a rant about things in the UK - seems apt to post it on election day here!

https://www.djhsongs.co.uk/osl-puppets

Style is _CTRYROK.STY (3 Guitar Country Rock)

RealTracks in style: ~~684:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesSync Ev 120
RealTracks in style: ~~405:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2110:Horn Section, Background, R&B Ev16 110
RealTracks in style: ~~522:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 120
RealTracks in song: ~~621:Pedal Steel, Background Easy Ev 136
RealDrums [in style:NashvilleEven8^5-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Posted at 08:47 AM

December 16, 2019 Band-in-a-Box® 2020 DAW Plugin Version 2.0 - 41 Requests Fulfilled!

Great news - With Band-in-a-Box® 2020 we released a NEW DAW Plugin 2.0 with over 40 enhancements!

Visit our 41 of Your Problems Solved! A List of the 41 Requests Fulfilled in Band-in-a-Box® 2020 DAW Plugin Version 2.0 page for a list of our features and additions in the Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin 2.0.

Posted at 10:35 AM

December 16, 2019 User Showcase Song - My Santa Man

After a remix with new fx and mastering of Santa Man (for a Songtradr submission) and since it’s obviously smile a Christmas tune we thought we’d do a rare repost from three years ago. In the spirit of the Holidays perhaps you can forgive us for that!

So here’s version 2.0 of a little two minute Christmas ditty… https://soundcloud.com/mootsman/my-santa-man

Happy Holidays and thank y’all very much for your time to listen to our songs and comment over the past year. We appreciate you!

J&B

For the tech folks...

Janice vocal: Rodes NT1 mic > Scarlett interface > Nectar 2
Drums: RD Blues Rock > Waves CLA Drums
Doubled snare: from above kit RD file > Waves CLA Drums
Bass: RT 2426 Rockabilly > Waves Bass Rider > Neutron 2
Guitar Rhythm: RT 1854 Country Boogie > Waves Unplugged
Piano Rhythm: Midi Super Track 1799 Southern Rock > Logic Pro Grand Steinway sound > Waves CLA Unplugged / comped from multiple generations
Harmonica: RT 423 Blues > Logic Pro Overdrive sim > EMT 140 Reverb sim / comped from multiple generations
DAW: Logic Pro X
Mastering: Logic Pro EQ > Waves LinMB > Ozone Imager > Ozone Limiter > Ozone Tonal Balance
Santa Man
© 2016-2019 J. Merritt & B. Merritt

Posted at 09:49 AM

December 13, 2019 Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows & VST DAW Plugin Update Available!

Attention Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows users - a new FREE patch update (build 704) and VST DAW Plugin Update (2.1.5) are available! Review details & download here.

Summary of changes for build 704 (Dec 13, 2019):
Added: [Reset to Zero] button added to Import Audio File dialog.
Added: Many new styles and demos added to RT Sets 329-352, and the bonus PAK.
Added: Many styles and demos added to MIDI SuperTracks Sets 30 and 31.
Added: Several "Multi" RealTracks added for vocals and horns (RealTracks Picker).
Fixed: Audio artifacts at bar lines when using Equalize Tempos feature.
Fixed: Audio harmonized voices transcribed to Soloist track should be on channels 1-4 instead of channel 2.
Fixed: Band-in-a-Box may become unresponsive after rendering to audio.
Fixed: Band-in-a-Box might freeze during bootup after upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 10.
Fixed: Band-in-a-Box would crash if selecting a Hi-Q patch on the same track more than once.
Fixed: DAW Plugin - Rebuild and Fix buttons in RealTracks picker now called ReBuild and it justs rebuilds the RealTracks list.
Fixed: Drag & drop render to audio with region of bars selected causes corrupt .wav file if not 16bit, 44.1kHz.
Fixed: Dropping a .musicxml or .mxl file onto Band-in-a-Box was not accepted.
Fixed: FakeSheet button in the Custom tool panel was not displaying the check mark.
Fixed: File > Open Special > Open MusicXML File... was filtering out compressed .mxl files.
Fixed: Medleys and Thickened RealTracks were not playing in proper stereo.
Fixed: Rendering to audio with a region of bars selected causes the Choose Range dialog to appear.
Fixed: Rendering to audio with a region of bars selected renders the wrong region.
Fixed: Rendering was a bit slower than necessary when exporting 16 bit, 44.1kHz.
Fixed: Some RealStyles were being categorized as all-MIDI styles.
Fixed: The Audio Edit window did not always ensure that the current playback position was scrolled into view.
Fixed: The Sinsy Vocal Synth would fail if using the 64 bit version.
Fixed: Various audio formats would fail to import.
Fixed: When dropping an audio file onto the Audio Edit window, the "Snap" setting was ignored.
Fixed: When using the Sinsy Vocal Synth feature, the Import Audio File dialog is not needed.
Improved: Speed of some operations when searching and filtering for styles.
Improved: Thickened is displayed in RealTracks names in RealTracks picker (and other RealTracks picker dialogs), and on mixer for RealTracks names. In RealTracks picker, searching for word "thickened" will show only thickened RealTracks.
Updated: PDF Manuals and help (routine updates).

DAW Plugin 2.1.5:
Added: context menu option in style page to use existing RT as MR
Added: undo/redo functionality (chordsheet only)
Fixed: Generate Custom (This Page[]) not working
Fixed: Crash when opening saved plugin with part marker on bar 2 and
none on bar 1
Fixed: A,B does not get entered into chord sheet
Fixed: Chords being displayed in Roman Numeral without user setting
Fixed: Plugin getting stuck while connecting to bbw4

Posted at 11:28 AM

December 13, 2019 Xtra Styles PAK 8 for Band-in-a-Box® - 160+ New RealStyles!

Xtra Styles PAK 8 is here, with 164 new RealStyles! We have new volumes for Country, Jazz, Rock-Pop, and Celtic! These new styles include fretless bass indie rock, stormy electric piano blues, an outer-space rock waltz, Hawaiian crooner jazz pop, a rumba flamenca big band, several simplified jazz practice styles, a bowed-bass 12/8 jazz ballad, dreamy fingerstyle guitar country, an atmospheric pedal-steel soundtrack, chicken pickin' western, Irish folk rock, a romantic Celtic air ballad, many new Celtic jigs and reels, and much, much more! We've also included two new MultiStyles that use up to eight substyles each.

The new Country Volume 8, Jazz Volume 8, Rock-Pop Volume 8, and Celtic Volume 1 are just $15 each. Or, get the All Xtra Styles PAK 8 (with all 4 volumes) for only $29 (reg. $49) during our December special.

Want all the Xtra Syles PAKs, with over 1,000 RealStyles? The All Xtra Styles PAK 1-8 Bundle is what you're looking for! This bundle includes all of our Xtra Styles for the special price of $189 (reg. $329), but only until December 31, 2019.

Learn more, listen to demos, or purchase here. (Mac users: click here.)

Note: Xtra Styles PAK 8 requires the Band-in-a-Box® 2019 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

Posted at 11:12 AM

December 13, 2019 User Showcase Song - When We Cross Over

This is a brand new one that I hope some quartet or trio will hear someday, and want to do it.
https://www.soundclick.com/music/songInfo.cfm?songID=13945887

I used Country Waltz w/ Piano swing
Roland VS-880 Multitracker
Cakewalk Sonar Home Studio
Sennheiser 935 mic

Posted at 10:57 AM

December 12, 2019 Video - Explore the Band-in-a-Box® 2020 MultiRiffs Feature

MultiRiffs is a popular feature that has previously been available in RealBand and the Band-in-a-Box® DAW Plugin. With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2020, it's now available in Band-in-a-Box® too! This feature allows you to quickly generate 7 variations of riffs from the same RealTracks for either a portion of the song or the whole song.

Tobin has made a great video explaining using the MultiRiffs feature within Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows - check it out here.

Read more about this feature here.

Posted at 10:31 AM

December 12, 2019 User Showcase Song - It's Christmas Time (My Favorite Time Of Year)

Well I thought I would join in with contributing a Christmas song. I'm excited about this one, because I was able to coerce my wife into singing with me on it. (Although she sings with me all the time, I think it is easier to get a personal phone call with the queen of England than it is to get Rachel to slow down enough to stand in front of a mic in my little studio and sing!)

The instruments are RT's/RD's, and I threw in some organ, percussion, chimes and bells. Hope you enjoy this!

It's Christmas Time (My Favorite Time Of Year) - VIDEO

It's Christmas Time (My Favorite Time Of Year) - SOUNDCLOUD

Here are the RT's/RD's...
RealTracks in style: ~~519:Bass, Electric, Pop HalfNotes Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2933:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking SongwriterFolkSlapQuinn Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2930:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkRock8thsBrent Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 3162:Guitar, Baritone Electric, Rhythm BluesyPopHeldEmbelBrent Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 2681:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Pop8thsZaneLow Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 646:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopRockBritEdgy Ev 120 (A:arp)
RealTracks in song: 2904:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm GrittyBluesyPopBrent Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 2618:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Funk16thsMutedWahWah Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: 2906:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm BluesyPopMike Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 3203:Guitar, Acoustic, Soloist RnBPopBrent Ev 110
RealDrums in song: NashvilleEven8^1-a:Sidestick, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Posted at 10:23 AM

December 11, 2019 User Showcase Song - Rising from the Dead

First off, I just listened to a host of impressive tunes tonight. Seriously great stuff . . . and this new offering likely pales in comparison. But here we go nonetheless . . . with fingers-crossed.

https://soundcloud.com/user-913316932/rising-from-the-dead

I started writing this song when I was vacationing in Italy this past summer. The hook/refrain came to me while on a boat out of Porto Santo Stefano, sailing along the Maremma coast. It took these past few months to finish the lyric and tune--and a bit longer to find its way into a BIAB production.

I had thought I'd keep the production fairly stripped, but then came across the Breathe Reso Acoustic Folk Rock song style . . . and went with it . . . though I subbed out and added some. Hope it's worth the listen.

Posted at 09:22 AM

December 11, 2019 Video - Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows New Features

Learn all about the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows - our New Features Video is ready! Watch it here.

Read all about the new features:
New features website
Band-in-a-Box® 2020 Upgrade Manual

Or read our "49 of Your Problems Solved!" page, here, which lists 49 requests fulfilled in Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows.

Don't forget... We're having a SALE on Band-in-a-Box® 2020 Upgrade purchases until December 31, 2019 - you can save up to 50% when you purchase your Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows Upgrade!

We've packed our Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK with some amazing Add-ons! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows 2020 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks) upgrade it to the 2020 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!

Posted at 08:46 AM

December 10, 2019 49 of Your Problems Solved with Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows!

With Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows, there are 50+ new features, 202 RealTracks, and more!

We get ideas for the new features and new RealTracks from program users- there are several sources: our Wishlist and general forum, support phone calls, trade shows, etc. In most cases, customers are not describing a new feature – they are describing a problem they have that they would like to have solved.

This is a list of our features and additions in Band-in-a-Box® 2020, presented from a unique perspective. It is from this customer list of "problems they would like solved." These are not exact quotes, they are paraphrased from our discussions with our customers. They explain what problems and requests they discussed with us, that resulted in the various new features and RealTracks. Hopefully this answers the question "why did you add this feature/content?"

So, without further ado, here are the 49 requests/problems that we (hopefully) have solved with the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2020: click here to review.

Posted at 01:22 PM

December 10, 2019 User Showcase Song - Take a Breath

hi guys if I could only sing this is a good chord progression for a singer however I will try to play my guitar to it hope you like it

https://www.reverbnation.com/fmmandfriends/song/31346099-take-a-breath

realtracks Style is =BREATHE.STY (Breathe Reso Acoustic Folk Rock)
BassCustom Synth is Hi-Q 033 01 Bass, Acoustic, Upright T Sforzando.tgs
Style MIDI Instruments are : Acoustic String Bass (33),
MIDI SuperTracks in style: 3254:Bass, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 085
RealTracks in style: 2645:Guitar, Resonator, Rhythm Folk8thsRandy Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~362:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in style: ~1118:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Strumming Ev 085
RealTracks in song: ~~2503:Piano, Acoustic, HeldChords 085
RealDrums [in style:BluesRockEv^2-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride

Posted at 11:53 AM

December 09, 2019 50 New RealStyles included in Loops-with-Style PAK 1 for Band-in-a-Box®!

Loops-with-Style PAK 1 is a new library of 100 original loops that we've created using RealTracks/RealDrums source material, and it includes 50 new RealStyles!

Click here to listen to audio demos of the new RealStyles included with Loops-with-Style PAK 1 for Band-in-a-Box®.

ON SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 31st! Save over 30% when you purchase during our special - add Loops-with-Style PAK 1 to your collection today for just $19! Click here for more information.

Posted at 01:35 PM

December 09, 2019 User Showcase Song - There Won't Be No Christmas This Year

Here is another Christmas song I'd like to share ...
A story about the year when there was no Christmas...
Its different from my usual country songs...
And I hope you enjoy it.

https://youtu.be/39DGnu9fUm4
______________________
Tech Info:
NoCmas.MGU
BLANK2.STY
Only bass & some drums remain...
The rest was scored with Music Printer Plus (Temporal Acuity Products)
_______________________

Posted at 01:23 PM

December 06, 2019 Every Little Piece Of My Heart - Duet w/ Janice Merritt

A duet. With the usual suspects.

https://soundcloud.com/fjsongs/every-little-piece-of-my-heart

Duet Partner: Janice Merritt

The BAND:
RealTracks in style: ~904:Piano, Electric, Rhythm SmoothCool Sw16 075
RealTracks in song: 2202:Guitar, Electric, Soloist CountryCrossoverBrent Sw16 075
RealTracks in song: 1825:Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveHeld Ev16 075
RealTracks in song: 1684:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopPromiseCrispHeld Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: 636:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm RootsRockDirty Ev 100 (A:held)
RealTracks in song: 1000:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm HardRockLAFuzzyHeld Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 2585:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PunkHeldPlus Ev 165
Royalty Free Loops

Thanks, Sis! You. Are. The. Best.
Thanks, Bud, for recording Janice's vocal...

Hope y'all enjoy it.

Posted at 01:24 PM

December 06, 2019 New! Loops-with-Style PAK 1 for Band-in-a-Box®!

A brand-new Band-in-a-Box Add-on is HERE!

Loops-with-Style PAK 1 for Band-in-a-Box® 2019 (and higher) expands your loops collection with 100 new loops! Click here to watch our video demonstration.

We've taken the RealDrums and RealTracks source audio and remixed, remastered, and combined it to create these original loops. All of your favorite genres are covered, like jazz, funk, rock, pop, electronic, hip-hop, and more! To show them in action, we've created 50 new RealStyles that each include two of the loops. Plus, if you use the loops in Band-in-a-Box, we've included intelligent versions of the loops that automatically switch at A and B part markers. Each loop has a matching sister loop that works perfectly for another substyle!

ON SALE UNTIL DECEMBER 31st!

Save over 30% when you purchase during our special - add Loops-with-Style PAK 1 to your collection today for just $19!

Click here for more information. Mac user? This new Add-on works for you too! Click here for Mac.

Posted at 01:17 PM

December 05, 2019 User Showcase Song - One of a Billion Stars

Something a little different from us: One of a Billion Stars

The band:

RealTracks in song: 1174:Bass, Electric, PopCalypso Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 2906:Piano, ElectricVintage, Rhythm BluesyPopMike Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 2905:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm BrightBluesyPopColin Ev 100

I used EZDrummer2 for the drums and percussion

I'm playing the intro guitar part and the leads, and Chris is playing one of the piano parts

Production notes:

I used a combination of "/" chords and melodyne to get the bass player to play the notes I wanted for the main theme.

Mixed in reaper using plugins from reaper, iZotope, and Waves, mastered in Ozone9 (more details available upon request)

Posted at 01:14 PM

December 05, 2019 Video - 202 New RealTracks for Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows®!

With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2020, we've added 202 new RealTracks! These include great Americana, Gospel Vocals, new Blues, Country Pollwinners, Bossa Flute/Horn sections, Jazz Blues and Rhythm Changes, British and Hazy '60s guitars, Modern Funk, Island Grooves with steel drum and marimba, Singer-Songwriter, and more!

Get the newest RealTracks Sets 329-352 when you purchase the PlusPAK upgrade (ideal for 2019 UltraPAK/UltraPAK+ customers) for just $99 during our special (reg. $129).

Want the entire RealTracks collection with over 2,900 RealTracks? They are included with any Band-in-a-Box 2020 for Windows UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

Check out this video, which demonstrates the newest RealTracks Sets 329-352.

Posted at 01:08 PM

December 04, 2019 User Showcase Song - Always Be My Friend

Here is my latest song: Always Be My Friend

I used:

Evening evening ev 16 Brit 80s Rock
80 BPM
36 Fretless bass
54 Voice Oohs
26 Rap TR808 Drums
50 Slow Strings

I played keys on my PSRE403, which was routed through the Cl1 interface into Mixcraft 5.
I sang vocal though a SP1 mic, through Cl1, into Mixcraft 5.
Everything mixed in Mixcraft 5.

Thanks for any listens and comments.

Posted at 01:31 PM

December 04, 2019 New Band-in-a-Box® 2019 for Mac Add-ons are Here!

Just released for Band-in-a-Box® 2019 for Mac: Xtra Styles PAK 8 and Loops-with-Style PAK 1!

We've added 164 fantastic new RealStyles in Xtra Styles PAK 8! These are imaginative new combinations of our existing RealTracks library that fall into four categories: Rock/Pop 8, Jazz 8, Country 8, and Celtic 1. To celebrate the release of Xtra Styles PAK 8, ALL of our Xtra Styles PAKs 1-8 are on sale for just $29 each! Learn more & listen to demos here.

Also brand-new is our Loops-with-Style PAK 1 for Band-in-a-Box^®, which gives you the chance to expand your loops collection with 100 new loops! We've taken the RealDrums and RealTracks source audio and remixed, remastered, and combined it to create these original loops. All of your favorite genres are covered like jazz, funk, rock, pop, electronic, hip-hop, and more! To show them in action, we've created 50 new RealStyles that each include two of the loops. Plus, if you use the loops in Band-in-a-Box, we've included intelligent versions of the loops that automatically switch at A and B part markers. Each loop has a matching sister loop that works perfectly for another substyle! Get started with Loops-with-Style PAK 1 for the introductory price of just $19 until December 31st (reg: $29). Learn more & watch a great video demonstration here.

Note: Xtra Styles PAK 8 and Loops-with-Style PAK 1 require the Band-in-a-Box® 2019 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

Posted at 11:30 AM

December 03, 2019 User Showcase Song - Canvas

I finally had some free time over the Thanksgiving break, so I put together this little song. It's about the false self-concept the mass media feeds us. The track sounds best loud.

Canvas

Real Tracks:
RT381 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Syncopated Sugar
RT650 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopRockBritHeavy
RT632 Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopAmericanMuted
RT686 Organ, B3, Background Pop
RC2586 Guitar, Electric, Soloist PunkMurray
RT995 Bass, Electric, HardRockLA
RealDrums-MetalClosedHat,BellRide

DAW Reaper, Vocals Nectar 3, Mastering Ozone 8

Posted at 02:16 PM

December 03, 2019 Video - Band-in-a-Box® 2020 - Everything you need to know in under 6 minutes!* (plus the 49-PAK!)

It's HERE! Take a quick tour of the just-released Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows when you check out our latest video:
Band-in-a-Box® 2020 - Everything you need to know in under 6 minutes!* (plus the 49-PAK!)

Read more about this new version here, and check out our amazing upgrade pricing (up to 50% off during our special!) here!

Posted at 08:37 AM

December 02, 2019 User Showcase Song - Xmas Blues

I used RD blues shuffle hard, 420 bass and 421 guitar. I have used 421 more than any RT, just a great track by Jack Pearson. I wrote the song, sang it (rare for me), played the harp part and played the guitar solo. I used Amplitube for the solo. Nothing great but it's Christmas.

https://soundcloud.com/user-770148857/xmas-blues

Thanks to all who made me so welcome in this my first year on the Showcase Forum. What a great time I've had.

Posted at 01:08 PM

December 02, 2019 Great New Content in Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows®!

Band-in-a-Box® 2020 for Windows is here! Limited Time Special Offers Until December 31, 2019 - SAVE up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® version 2020 for Windows Upgrade packages... and that's not all! When you buy version 2020 for Windows before December 31, 2019, we'll include a Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE!

Band-in-a-Box® 2020, Band-in-a-Box® VST DAW Plugin 2020 and RealBand 2020 - Over 50 new features!
- We have information about the program here.
- Specific information about the features is here.
- Ordering and info about the pacakages and pricing is available here.

Plus, there is a HUGE amount of new content...
- 202 new RealTracks, description and audio demos: click here.
- Xtra Styles Set 8 for Band-in-a-Box®, (description and video demos): Learn more...
- Loops-with-Style Set 1 for Band-in-a-Box®: product description and video demo.
- Bonus PAK full of great new Add-ons FREE! Learn more...
- Bonus 49 Pak (with 40 RealTracks)! Learn more...
- 2 new MIDI SuperTrack Sets - Learn more...
- 280 Drums RealCharts (previously had only 22, now have transcriptions for half of all of the 600 audio RealDrums)
- 5 Instrumental Studies Sets - Learn more...
- Two new all MIDI styles sets "Look-Ma! More MIDI" Sets 3 and 4 (30 MIDI styles) audio demos: Learn more...

Plus,the Online (or PDF) manual for the full program, or just the new features, are available here.

Posted at 10:49 AM