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December 23, 2020 More Bonus Styles for Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows!

Download the latest update for Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows and you'll add more Bonus "Half-time" and "Double-time" RealStyles!

Total of new styles is:
-111 new RealStyles
-80 new RealTracks variations.
-27 new RealDrums variations.

This includes:
-variations of existing 16th-based bluegrass.
-variations of existing celtic and train beat styles.
-new styles with both 8th-based and 16th variations.
-16th-based samba variations.

Learn how to use this new content with our latest video.

This FREE UPDATE for existing 2021 users also includes many enhancements to the DAW Plugin!

Learn more & download now.

Posted at 01:42 PM

December 23, 2020 User Showcase Song - I Still Smell Smoke

There are times when something I experience during the course of a day triggers a memory.
Also it’s a fact that I spend a lot of time around campfires. Both of these entered into this song.

https://soundcloud.com/tommyad/i-still-smell-smoke

http://tommyadamsmusic.com/track/2563947/i-still-smell-smoke

RealTracks in song: 2921:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm FolkSlowSw16Mike Sw16 060
RealTracks in song: 2547:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm GroovinFolk Sw16
RealTracks in song: 1582:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Rhythm Folkie16ths Sw16
Recorded in Logic Pro X
Plug Ins : Nectar 2, Neutron 2, Ozone 8, Tonal Balance, Waves LinMB, Waves, L3-LL Multi Limiter, Scuffam Amps S-Gear, Waves Vocal Rider, Waves Bass Rider
Royalty Free Loops
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Tom Adams
Lyrics

Posted at 11:11 AM

December 23, 2020 Happy Holidays from PG Music Inc.

We hope that everyone gets a chance to enjoy this holiday season, even with all its challenges!

Our holiday hours are:
Thursday, December 24: 6:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8)
Friday, December 25: Closed
Saturday, December 26: 7:00AM to 6:00PM PST (GMT -8)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Posted at 10:38 AM

December 22, 2020 Add the Band-in-a-Box® 2021 49-PAK Today!

Ordering your Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows package? Treat yourself by adding the 2021 49-PAK for only $49, and you'll receive:

-40 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks
-Instrumental Studies 14: Country Rock Blues Shuffle Soloing
-Look Ma! More MIDI 6
-MIDI SuperTracks Set 33: More Bass
-14 Bonus RealDrums "Singles"
-Artist Performance Set 10: More Celtic Flute with Geoff Kelly
-MultiStyles PAK 1
-"Rediscovered" RealTracks Styles*
-Instrumental Studies 15: Minor Jazz Blues Guitar Soloing*
-Look Ma! More MIDI 5*
-MIDI SuperTracks Set 32: Jazz, New Age and Gospel Keys*
-RealCharts for all existing and new RealDrums*

Learn more and listen to demos.

*items also included in the FREE BONUS PAK

Posted at 02:21 PM

December 22, 2020 User Showcase Song - Christmas Lights

Hello and Happy Holidays Forum friends!!

https://soundcloud.com/gjohnson-2/xmas-lights

I have always loved Christmas songs and the season in general. To me, the beginning of school in the Fall (for those of that age) and Christmas season are the 2 times of the year that really connect a person to the past. I have so many memories of Christmases with family and friends, and hearing the songs (particularly Nat King Cole, Sinatra, and Happy Christmas by John Lennon) bring back those wonderful and care free days. Although I love the religious songs (Silent night, etc.), I tend to lean toward the standards of the 50's era. This is one of those songs. Hope you like it! I treasure your feedback. Take care, and Merry Christmas all! Greg

Lyrics

The players:
Bass. 2311
Piano. 487
Drums. Jazz swing brushes snare
Trombone 492
Strings 2952
Piano and strings were saved MIDI and played through Kontakt plugins

Posted at 11:23 AM

December 21, 2020 Band-in-a-Box® Christmas Delivery - Download Versions!

Need the new Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows order in time for Christmas?

You can order online anytime at www.pgmusic.com and be downloading most products within minutes!

...don't forget - we're having a SALE on Band-in-a-Box® 2021 Upgrade purchases until December 31, 2020- save up to 50% when you purchase a Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows Upgrade... the perfect gift for Band-in-a-Box® users!

There's a Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK available too! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2021 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks and the just-released MultiStyles PAK 1) upgrade it to the 2021 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!

Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows

Posted at 11:17 AM

December 21, 2020 User Showcase Song - New Country

Here is our new song, hope you enjoy it. Your feedback is always welcome.

https://soundcloud.com/rebecca-newcountry/new-country

Lyrics

Key=A , Tempo 90
Style is _HARTBRK.STY (Heartbreak Mellow Nashville Pop)

RealTracks in style: 3502:Bass, Electric, NashvilleRadioBalladA Ev16 075
RealTracks in song: 1684:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopPromiseCrispHeld Ev16 100
RealTracks in song: 1829:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopModernGrooveBrightArp Ev16 075
RealTracks in song: 852:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm NashvillePopClean Ev 120 (B:arp)
RealTracks in song: 1582:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Rhythm Folkie16ths Sw16 085
RealTracks in song: 1680:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking Ev 085

RealTracks in song: ~542:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm Dreamy Ev 085
RealTracks in song: 408:Guitar, Resonator, Background Allis Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 3152:Fiddle, 5-string, Background AmericanaFolkCoolAndy Sw16 075
RealTracks in song: 2543:Pedal Steel, Background ModernCrossover Sw16 090
RealTracks in song: 1582:Guitar, High-Strung Acoustic, Rhythm Folkie16ths Sw16 085
RealDrums [in Song:NashvilleEven16^6-a:Snare, HiHat , b:Snare, HiHat Open
RealTracks in song: 2542:Pedal Steel, Background ModernBalladAtmosphere Ev16 065
Additional drums Superior Drummer 3 Nashville preset

Posted at 11:09 AM

December 18, 2020 Customers LOVE Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows!

Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows was launched earlier this month, and it's a HIT!

Here's what people are saying...

"Many great new features directly from user requests!"

"Excellent work by the PG Music Team!"

"I am so impressed at the changes made with version 2021. Especially like the GUI changes and the ability to edit audio tracks!"

"LOVE the new ability to control size of the chord sheet with the mouse wheel and control button. Thanks!"

"The new chord sheet features make it so easy to squeeze a couple more measures onto the main screen."

"Loving this year's edition!"

"Thank you for cut time & 2/4! Great for bluegrass and a cut-time feel for sambas as well!"

"For the first time ever, I've been able to use .VST instruments at they're intended. Multiple tracks using Kontakt or combos of Kontakt and Swam and the VST windows don't disappear after one playing and change of focus. This alone was worth the price of the upgrade!"

"Now THIS I like!"

"What an amazing product!"

"Directly addresses many user requests!"

...and that's just the beginning!

Thank you everyone for your feedback!

Posted at 11:26 AM

December 18, 2020 User Showcase Song - Unreal Reality

Something I put together a couple of months. Don't currently access to the tracks but will post them as soon as I find them. We recently moved into our new house and haven't run across the memory stick with all the info on it - packed in one of many boxes yet unopened! But it's all BIAB.

https://soundcloud.com/alananddi/unreal-reality

Thanks for listening. Open to any and all comments / suggestions.

Di and I wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous & Happy New Year.

Alan & Di

Posted at 11:06 AM

December 17, 2020 User Showcase Song - Have A Christmas Party (the safe way)

This two and a half minute excursion into rockabilly takes “the current situation” into account lyrically. We are appreciative of your time to listen and comments are most welcome. Have a great holiday and be safe!

https://soundcloud.com/mootsman/have-a-christmas-party-1

No reverb was added to the tracks including the vocal but vintage plate reverb and slap back delay are on the master bus to help with the 50’s rockabilly vibe. Although Bud played bass lack of finger calluses prevented a good slap sound (the "chicka") so Janice provided that on the cajon. Janice and Bud aka Chicka and Boom.

This is a complete remake (all new tracks) of a tune we posted several years ago. Lyrics on SC.

Janice: Vocal/cajon/arrangement/melody
Bud: Upright bass/arrangement/lyrics/tech stuff
Peter: Solo guitar

Vocal: Rodes NT1 > Scarlett 212 > Nectar 3
Bass: Dusty Old Kay > Rodes NT1 > Scarlett > Waves Bass Rider > Neutron 2
RealDrums: BoomchickaEv16 > Waves CLA Drums
Snare: Doubled from above > Neutron 3
Cajon: Neutron 3
Piano: MIDI SuperTrack 2470 Acoustic, Rhythm RockabillyBoomChickaKevin Ev 100 > Logic Pro X Grand Steinway
Rhythm Guitar: RT 2423 Electric, Rhythm RockabillyBoomChickaBrent Ev 100

Mixed and mastered in Logic Pro X >
Logic EQ > Logic Space Designer > Waves J37 > Ozone Maximizer > Ozone Tonal Balance > Logic Loudness meter

Posted at 12:03 PM

December 16, 2020 User Showcase Song - She Took Me For A Ride

A coming of age story.

https://soundcloud.com/user-98254366/she-took-me-for-a-ride

Leon Lyric & Vocals
I played some guitar and sang.

The Band:
RealTracks in style: ~683:Bass, Electric, PopHalfNotesPush Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 380:Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Syncopated Sugar Ev 102
RealTracks in style: 1526:Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopPowerPushA-B Ev 120
RealTracks in song: 3287:Guitar, 12-String Acoustic, Fingerpicking CelticWaltz Ev 100
RealTracks in song: 1752:Accordion, Rhythm Pop8ths Ev 110
RealTracks in song: 3537:Vocals, Background GospelCoolLow2 Sw16 075
RealDrums [in style:RockSoftEven8^3-a:Blastix, HiHat , b:Snare Ride.
Lyrics

Posted at 12:51 PM

December 16, 2020 Bonus "Half-time" and "Double-time" RealStyles for Band-in-a-Box 2021® for Windows!

Just added to Band-in-a-Box 2021® for Windows... NEW FREE BONUS REQUESTED half-time / double-time variation styles!
-64 new RealStyles.
-variations of existing 16th-based bluegrass.
-variations of existing celtic and train beat styles.
-new styles with both 8th-based and 16th variations.
-16th-based samba variations.
-55 new half-time/double-time RealTracks variations.
-14 new 8ths/16ths RealDrums variations.

Watch the video that describes this new content.

With the latest update, you can now access the "Transpose by Semitones" option or "Erase Track" without leaving the Utility track menu, and we've added 2 new additional Feel filters for the Style Picker - 8th (Even 8th or Swing 8th), Swing (Swing 8th or Swing 16th). The DAW Plugin has been updated with an option to "use high-quality tempo stretching, a new button (C7) that allows you to export chords from the MIDI file into the DAW, and more!

Learn more about the updates added with Band-in-a-Box® Version 2021 Build 809.

Posted at 12:49 PM

December 15, 2020 User Showcase Song - Avoid All

hi guys trying on the new 2021 biab great job for the pg team love the new features thanks for your hard work this is one of the demo and changed a few chords thanks eric realtracks Style is _AVOID.STY (Avoid Synth Lounge Funk)

soundcloud.com/f-m-m/aviod-all

RealTracks in song: 3683:Bass, Synth, FunkJeff Ev 110
RealTracks in style: 3336:Piano, Electric, Rhythm LoungeFunkJeff Ev16 080
RealTracks in song: ~1054:Sax, Alto, Soloist SmoothJazzCool Sw16 075
RealDrums [in style:Elec Drums Mix [Multi]

Posted at 10:06 AM

December 15, 2020 Order Band-in-a-Box® In Time for Christmas!

Need the new Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows order in time for Christmas?

There's still time!

Order before 12:30 pm Pacific time December 22rd for Express delivery to the United States and Canada. Outside of North America, order before 12:30 pm Pacific time December 18th.

Of course you can always order online anytime at www.pgmusic.com and be downloading most products within minutes!

...don't forget - we're having a SALE on Band-in-a-Box® 2021 Upgrade purchases until December 31, 2020- save up to 50% when you purchase a Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows Upgrade... the perfect gift for Band-in-a-Box® users!

There's a Free Bonus PAK & 49-PAK available too! The Free Bonus PAK is automatically included with most Band-in-a-Box® for Windows 2021 packages, but for more even more Add-ons (including 40 Unreleased RealTracks and the just-released MultiStyles PAK 1) upgrade it to the 2021 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!

Learn more about all the new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows

Posted at 10:02 AM

December 14, 2020 User Showcase Song - Something to Do

THis is a new pop country tune I threw together. Most of what's here is one track takes. No overdubs.... roll it one time and that's it.

https://soundcloud.com/guitarhacker/something-to-do-1
I was trying to answer the age old question... What do you wanna do today?

Hope you enjoy it... prolly the last original for the year.... maybe.

All the tracks are BB... I'll have to get the track numbers if anyone is interested.

Lyrics

Posted at 10:07 AM

December 09, 2020 User Showcase Song - My Time to Fall

Hope everyone is doing well. Here’s a solo effort—first in four months as it stands. After exploring some different genres on my last few collaborations, I’m back on more familiar territory with a rock ballad. I was tempted to post this before going off on vacation recently, but wasn’t sure I was happy with the mix. Having revisited this upon my return and made a few tweaks I can confidently say that . . . I’m still not sure I’m happy with the mix, LOL! But as I’m tinkering on the edges, time to let it go.

https://soundcloud.com/user-913316932/my-time-to-fall

Hope you all enjoy the listen regardless. My thanks in advance for the spin and feedback!

RealTracks 1827: Bass, Electric, PopModernGrooveA-B Ev16 075
RealTracks 1831: Guitar, Electric, Rhythm PopModernGrooveBrightA-B Ev16 075
RealTracks 1828: Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGroove Ev16 075
RealTracks 702: Guitar, Acoustic, Strumming Spirited Ev 065
RealTracks 1167: Guitar, Electric, Soloist RockBalladBrent Ev 065
RealTracks 1839: Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm PopModernGrooveA-B Ev16 075
RealDrums: PopModernGrooveSync16^1-a:Snare on 4, HiHat , b:Snare, Ride
Lyrics

Posted at 02:38 PM

December 09, 2020 Video - MultiStyles PAK 1 for Band-in-a-Box®!

Get to know the newest Add-on for Band-in-a-Box 2020: MultiStyles with our latest video!

https://youtu.be/UJJ2qVLX7Ew

MultiStyles PAK 1 includes 30 MultiStyles containing 120 styles - that's a total of 150 Styles! We've included 10 MultiStyles each for Country, Jazz, and Rock-Pop. Our jazz greats MultiStyle allows you to switch between piano and guitar comping, or select from two different solos. Our Jamaican groove selecta allows you to switch from ska at one section to reggae, island groove, or reggae with sax solo at another. A Tex-Mex country MultiStyle allows you to switch between a regular-time and double-time feel. And that's just the beginning. There's so much more in store! Once you dive into these professionally-mixed MultiStyles, you'll wonder how you ever made due with only two substyles per song! Use one substyle for a softer intro, another one for a restrained breakdown, then throw in a different and energetic middle-eight, or change it up with a solo. The possibilities are endless!

MultiStyles PAK 1 for Windows
MultiStyles PAK 1 for Mac

Posted at 02:32 PM

December 07, 2020 Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows® Bonus PAKs!

Bonus PAKs are BACK!

Purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows® during our special (which ends December 31) and you'll receive a FREE BONUS PAK filled with some great new Add-ons:
-"Rediscovered" RealTracks Styles
-Instrumental Studies 15: Minor Jazz Blues Guitar Soloing
-Look Ma! More MIDI 5
-MIDI SuperTracks Set 32: Jazz, New Age and Gospel Keys
-RealCharts for all existing and new RealDrums

Upgrade that to the 2021 49-PAK to snag even more AMAZING Add-ons, including the just-released MultiStyles PAK 1, 40 additional unreleased RealTracks, and more:
-40 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks
-Instrumental Studies 14: Country Rock Blues Shuffle Soloing
-Look Ma! More MIDI 6
-MIDI SuperTracks Set 33: More Bass
-14 Bonus RealDrums "Singles"
-Artist Performance Set 10: More Celtic Flute with Geoff Kelly
-MultiStyles PAK 1

Learn more and listen to demos.

Posted at 11:57 AM

December 07, 2020 User Showcase Song - Long Distance Satellite

LONG DISTANCE SATELLITE
BY DAVID SNYDER

https://soundcloud.com/david-snyder-gigs3/long-distance-satellite

David Snyder: Guitar, Vocals, Production, Engineering
RealTracks in style: ~2479:Bass, Acoustic, HeldSimple Ev 110
RealTracks in style: 3290:Guitar, Acoustic, Rhythm CelticReelDADGADQuinn Ev 110

Lyrics

Posted at 11:09 AM

December 05, 2020 RealBand 2021 is Here!

There are exciting additions to RealBand 2021! RealBand is now a 64-bit application, and supports SIMD features for higher audio playback performance. There is now drum notation support with over 300 additional RealCharts, added cut time notation, time signature improvements, visual transpose, notation enhancements, XML improvements, and more!

RealBand 2021 is included with ALL Band-in-a-Box 2021 purchases... and our upgrade packages are ON SALE until December 31st!

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

Learn more about all the new features in RealBand® 2021 for Windows.

Posted at 10:43 AM

December 05, 2020 Generate RealTracks on Utility Tracks with Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows!

We've just updated the brand-new Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows with the ability to generate RealTracks on Utility Tracks!

Not only can you generate the ENTIRE track from the track menu, complete with RealCharts, you can also generate highlighted sections of the Utility track - and even change it to a completely different RealTracks instrument! With the cross-fades Audio Edit option, the transition will be so smooth - you won't believe your ears!

https://youtu.be/TvJnJHdDVuI

Band-in-a-Box 2021 for Windows users can download this free update patch here.

Posted at 07:18 AM

December 04, 2020 Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows: New Features Video

It's here! Check out all the new features released with Band-in-a-Box 2021 for Windows with our New Features video.
www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.new.htm

Posted at 01:30 PM

December 04, 2020 User Showcase Song - A Better Me

I lost count of the number of songs I've written a long time ago.
I would guess close to a thousand?
(several hundreds of those have been thrown away)
All considered, this is a personal favorite.

https://soundcloud.com/fj-2/a-better-me

I asked Janice to join me for a harmony.

The BAND:
RealTracks in style: ~~2477:Bass, Acoustic, HeldSimple Sw 085
RealTracks in style: 2441:Guitar, Acoustic, Fingerpicking HipFolk Sw16 85
RealTracks in song: 2952:Strings, Rhythm JazzBalladPads Sw 060
RealTracks in song: 2558:Cello, Background SlowSwing Sw 065
RealTracks in song: 2543 Pedal Steel, Background ModernCrossover Sw16 090.
RealDrums in style: NashvilleSwing16^5-a:Sidestick, Hihat , b:Snare, Hihat
harmony: Janice Merritt (Thanks, Sis!!)
Me: words & music, vocals, acoustic lead, production/arrangement/mix, art work
Lyrics

One of the RT players seemed to enjoy this.
Hope you do as well...
Comments welcome.

Posted at 11:34 AM

December 02, 2020 User Showcase Song - Feel No Rain

Here's my latest blues song from my album "Alone And Blue"

https://soundcloud.com/captainmoto/feel-no-rain-1

Drums - BIAB BassaBrushes #1
Bass - BIAB 33 Acoustic String Bass
Rhythm Guitar - Captain Moto
Lead Guitar - Captain Moto
Vocals - Captain Moto

Mixed in Studio One

Lyrics

Posted at 01:02 PM

December 02, 2020 Video - 202 New RealTracks for Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows®!


With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2020, we added 202 new RealTracks! There are brand-new RealTracks for Jazz, Blues, Funk, Latin, Pop, Rock, World, Country, Americana & Celtic, and more!

Get the newest RealTracks Sets 353-375 when you purchase the PlusPAK upgrade (ideal for 2020 UltraPAK/UltraPAK+ customers) for just $99 during our special (reg. $129).

Want the entire RealTracks Sets 1-375 collection with over 3,100 RealTracks? They are included with any Band-in-a-Box 2021 for Windows UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

Check out our video, Band-in-a-Box® 2021 for Windows® - 202 New RealTracks Overview, which demonstrates the newest RealTracks Sets 329-352.

Posted at 12:56 PM

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