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We heard you! With the release of Band-in-a-Box® 2019 for Windows we've included the BRAND NEW 64-bit version of Band-in-a-Box®, which works well with the latest plugins and 64-bit OS features! Because not everyone has a 64-bit computer, we include both the 64-bit and 32-bit versions with your purchase - you choose which one to use!

By default, when you install your Band-in-a-Box® 2019 for Windows the 32-bit version will run.

The steps to run the 64-bit version are simple! Just head to your "bb" folder and choose the "bbw64" icon - you'll notice that the Band-in-a-Box® "splash screen" will state "64-bit" as the program opens.
(and if you open the 32-bit version, the "splash screen" will state "32-bit")

Still not certain which version you're running? Within the program, go to Help | About Band-in-a-Box - it'll either state:

Band-in-a-Box® for Windows
Version 2019 (604)
<--- the number in brackets is the build number - this will change as new patch updates are released
64 bit application

or:

Band-in-a-Box® for Windows
Version 2019 (604)
<--- the number in brackets is the build number - this will change as new patch updates are released
32 bit application

We hope everyone who can is enjoying their Band-in-a-Box® 2019 64-bit version for Windows!


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Is it possible to set this up to always run the 64bit version? Can I just change the path in the desktop shortcut icon to the 64 bit exec? Also, can I just install the 64 bit version?

Sorry for the dumb questions. lol

Thanks Callie!

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Right click on the icon check properties and change the bbw.exe to bbw64.exe

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Thanks.


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Can 64 bit BIAB 2019 running as a vst in a DAW open a .SGU file created in 32 bit BIAB 2016-2017-2018?

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Originally Posted By: Chris K
Can 64 bit BIAB 2019 running as a vst in a DAW open a .SGU file created in 32 bit BIAB 2016-2017-2018?

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Chris K


Hello Chris,

Yes, you can open any .sgu file in the Band-in-a-Box DAW VST Plugin - regardless of whether it was originally created using a 32 bit or 64 bit version of Band-in-a-Box.


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Great! Thank you.

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Originally Posted By: Alyssa - PG Music
Originally Posted By: Chris K
Can 64 bit BIAB 2019 running as a vst in a DAW open a .SGU file created in 32 bit BIAB 2016-2017-2018?

Thanks,

Chris K


Hello Chris,

Yes, you can open any .sgu file in the Band-in-a-Box DAW VST Plugin - regardless of whether it was originally created using a 32 bit or 64 bit version of Band-in-a-Box.



Another question - can 64 bit BIAB 2019 access and run all the 32 bit RealTracks & RealDrums etc from previous versions as well?


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Originally Posted By: Chris K

Another question - can 64 bit BIAB 2019 access and run all the 32 bit RealTracks & RealDrums etc from previous versions as well?
Yes.


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OK, great. Thank you!


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>Right click on the icon check properties and change the bbw.exe to bbw64.exe<

I thought I was pretty computer savvy but I absolutely am unable to get this done.

When I right-click on the "Band In A Box" icon (at the opening screen--not "drilled down" into bb folder), I see nowhere where I can choose bbw64.exe over bbw.exe. Can you please walk me through that? (Windows 10)

Thanks in advance.

Life is too short for extra clicks. ;-)

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I did it by 'drilling down' into the bb folder, finding bbw64.exe, right clicking and choosing "send to" and "create desktop shortcut" (or words to that effect). Now I just double click on that icon on my desktop to start the 64 bit version of biab.


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Tried that twice now, including trying to make a shortcut. Error message each time.

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Yikes! Sorry, that's all I got.


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HOW I FINALLY DID IT:

1) Went to My Computer and double-clicked on my "UltraPAK" icon (G: on my computer)
2) Right clicked on THE WHITE SPACE--not on any icons--and clicked "New", then "Shortcut"
3) "Browsed" to the bbw64 icon
4) That made a Shortcut for it NOT on the Desktop, but on the UltraPAK opening screen where the other "Band In A Box" icon is.

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OK.

Just checking, is that the way you want it? I went to an empty area of my desktop, right-clicked, New, Shortcut. Then I navigated to /bb/bbw64.exe

And gave it a name.

This gives me a shortcut for each, the 32-bit and the 64-bit.


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Originally Posted By: jerrypettit
>Right click on the icon check properties and change the bbw.exe to bbw64.exe<

I thought I was pretty computer savvy but I absolutely am unable to get this done.

When I right-click on the "Band In A Box" icon (at the opening screen--not "drilled down" into bb folder), I see nowhere where I can choose bbw64.exe over bbw.exe. Can you please walk me through that? (Windows 10)

Thanks in advance.

Life is too short for extra clicks. ;-)

Jerry



I understand, you are on a Band-in-a-Box hard drive. You can change that by editing the datalist.asc file with notepad and changing bbw.exe to bbw64.exe. Others were talking about a desktop icon shortcut,


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