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Canadian Musician Magazine has just published their review of the latest Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Mac!


Read it here: Canadian Musician Magazine - Road Test: PG Music Band-in-a-Box 2015

Band-in-a-Box 2015 is the Swiss Army knife of instant accompaniment production, and as you explore and create with it, you will discover its power and what it can do to make you a better musician and creator.
Paul Lau - Canadian Musician Magazine

What about you guys - what's your review on Band-in-a-Box 2015 for Mac? Tell us here, or post your review to www.pgmusic.com/bbmac.comments.htm.


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Congrats! That is a great review and although it only scratches the surface of BiaB's capabilities it should open doors for many more music consumers. I had the privilege (and I really do consider it that) of being a beta tester for 2015 and although my contributions were small it gave me an insight into BiaB features (and power) that I might have not discovered with our productions.

Way to go y'all!!!!

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Callie,

I really enjoy these articles you've been posting!

If the info exists anywhere, what I'd really like to see is something about how the idea for BIAB was conceived and brought to fruition!

I'd also like to hear about the ideas and follow-up that led PGMusic to apply their MIDI based approach to audio. Not asking for trade secrets or anything, but I do like to hear how great ideas are brought to life!

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Originally Posted By: Pat Marr
Callie,

I really enjoy these articles you've been posting!

If the info exists anywhere, what I'd really like to see is something about how the idea for BIAB was conceived and brought to fruition!

I'd also like to hear about the ideas and follow-up that led PGMusic to apply their MIDI based approach to audio. Not asking for trade secrets or anything, but I do like to hear how great ideas are brought to life!


There use to be a video copy from a TV show made back in the early 1990's by a math professor who I think was related to Dr. Gannon and he discussed the creation and evolving of BIAB. Don't know if it is still around. It's been quite a while since I've seen it and I don't recall all of the details. I do recall it was very interesting.


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I did laugh a little when the article said, "There are over 50 new features in this version".

But I definitely enjoy reading these reviews in which BIAB gets the respect it deserves and is not viewed as a "toy", but as a serious music production tool.


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Now more of the world will get to know what we already know.

Nice going PGM.

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+1 +1 to Pat Marr's suggestion.

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Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 18 here.

Watch the Xtra Styles PAK 18 Overview & Styles Demos video.

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 18 requires the 2024 UltraPAK/UltraPAK+/Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

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Xtra Styles PAK 18 for Band-in-a-Box version 2024 is here with 200 brand new styles to take for a spin!

Along with 50 new styles each for the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres, we’ve put together a collection of styles using sounds from the SynthMaster plugin!

In this PAK you'll find: dubby reggae grooves, rootsy Americana, LA jazz pop, driving pop rock, mellow electronica, modern jazz fusion, spacey country ballads, Motown shuffles, energetic EDM, and plenty of synth heavy grooves! Xtra Style PAK 18 features these styles and many, many more!

Special Pricing! Until September 30, 2024, all the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 18 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea)! Expand your Band-in-a-Box 2024® library with Xtra Styles PAK 18! Order now!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 18 here.

Watch the Xtra Styles PAK 18 Overview & Styles Demos video.

Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 18 requires the 2024 UltraPAK/UltraPAK+/Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.

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