A quick overview of Band-in-a-Box^® for both Windows and Mac.

An in-depth look at the Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 for Windows new features.

A quick overview of Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 for Windows new features.

A crash course on using the BB Stem Splitter.

Working with the Newest Features

How to use VST3 plugins in Band-in-a-Box^® 2025.

How to use AI Lyrics Generator in Band-in-a-Box^® 2025.

DAW Plugin New Features and Enhancements!

An overview of all the new RealTracks in Band-in-a-Box^® 2025 - listen to samples as well!

An overview of the 2025 49-PAK.

This video has some basic information about the XPro Styles PAK 8 and demos for the 100 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 19 and demos for all of the 200 styles that are included.

This video demonstrates the Styles included in the Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Windows® RealCombos 2025 Booster PAK.

You can review, download, and print your Band-in-a-Box program manual when you visit https://www.pgmusic.com/manuals/.

Follow along as we make a song using Band-in-a-Box^®, ChatGPT, and Synth V.

Follow along as we make a song using the Band in a Box^® Melodist, Harmony, ChatGPT, and Synth V.

DAW Plugin New Features and Enhancements!

In this video we go over some of the new features in version 6 of the Band-in-a-Box^® DAW Plugin, released with Band-in-a-Box^® 2024.

This video covers the new Reaper^®-specific features in the Band-in-a-Box^® DAW Plugin version 6.

In this video we go over some of the new features in version 4 of the Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 DAW Plugin.

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Reaper

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Cakewalk^® by BandLab^®.

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in FL Studio^® - more to come!

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Albeton Live^®

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Adobe^® Audition

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Reason^®

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Presonus^® Studio One^®

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® AAX DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Pro Tools^®. Part 1

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® AAX DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Pro Tools^®. Extended version!

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Nuendo^®

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Nuendo^®
Extended version!

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Tracktion^®

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Tracktion^®
Extended version!

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Cubase^®.

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Cubase^®. Extended version!

This video demonstrates using the Band-in-a-Box^® VST DAW Plugin for Windows^® in Cubase^®. Extended version!

This video reviews the new features in the DAW Plugin included with Band-in-a-Box^® 2021 for Windows.

In this tutorial we show you how to redeem a Band-in-a-Box^® serial number purchased from a reseller.

In this video we use the Band-in-a-Box^® One-Click Installer to install Band-in-a-Box^® on Windows.

When you order Band-in-a-Box^®, you can choose to receive your installation files on a flash drive. This video goes over the installation process.

The larger Band-in-a-Box^® packages are available pre-installed on a portable hard drive! This video shows you how to run everything (Band-in-a-Box^®, RealBand, RealTracks etc.) from the external hard drive (Option 1).

The larger Band-in-a-Box^® packages are available pre-installed on a portable hard drive! This video shows you how to install the main programs (Band-in-a-Box^® & RealBand) to your computer, but leave the RealTracks on the external hard drive (Option 2).

The larger Band-in-a-Box^® packages are available pre-installed on a portable hard drive! This video shows you how to do a full installation of Band-in-a-Box^®, RealBand & RealTracks to your computer hard drive (Option 3).

The larger Band-in-a-Box^® packages are available pre-installed on a portable hard drive! This video shows you how to do a custom installation of Band-in-a-Box^®, RealBand & RealTracks (Option 4).

In this video we go over the process of downloading and installing the Band in-a-Box^® build updates.

This video shows you how to download and install RealTracks for Band-in-a-Box^®.

This video shows you how to activate your Band-in-a-Box^® program.

A quick tutorial on setting up custom RealTrack and RealDrum directories in Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we go over audio input monitoring in Band-in-a-Box^® 2024 for Windows, including tips and troubleshooting.

In this video we go over the Volume Automation options in Band-in-a-Box^®2024 for Windows.

In this video we go over entering chords into Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows

In this video we go over the use of the Band-in-a-Box® Audio Chord Wizard in Band-in-a-Box^® 2020

In this video we explain installing Loops-with-Style PAKs, locating the content within the proram, and how to use them in either in Band-in-a-Box^® or in other DAWs.

Watch this video and you'll learn how to create a song in Band-in-a-Box^® by entering chords and picking a style.

In this video we go over the Melodist dialog within Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we go over the use of Part Markers within Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we go over some of the more popular hot keys within Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we go over the "select best RealTracks" dialog within Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we go over the process of setting up and organizing your favorite styles in Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we go over the Soloist dialog within Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows. We also touch on the "select best RealTracks" dialog within the program.

In this video we go over the use of the SongPicker in Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we go over the freezing your mixer track within Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we go over how to add RealTracks to your song as a group or individually within Band-in-a-Box^® 2018.

Review the various options involving the Count-in and Metronome featured in Band-in-a-Box^®.

In this video we go over creating intros, bridges, and endings for Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows songs.

We discuss the different options to export your songs and song tracks from Band-in-a-Box^® as an audio file such as WAV or MP3.

In this video we will be going over the various methods of entering lyrics into your songs in Band-in-a-Box^®.

In this video we go over using MIDI SuperTracks in Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

In this video we do a full overview of the StylePicker in our Band-in-a-Box^® software.

Band-in-a-Box^® makes it easy to keep a collection of your favorite styles so you can quickly access them later.

You can play along to any chord progression in Band-in-a-Box^® without even knowing what notes to play by using the MIDI Keyboard Wizard. Band-in-a-Box^® will automatically play the right notes based on the chords and key of the song when you press keys on your computer keyboard.

Learn how to write a melody by using the Notation window in Band-in-a-Box^®.

This video is a tutorial on mixing drum stems in Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows.

In this video, Simon explains recording with an Audio Interface in Band-in-a-Box^®2022 for Windows

In this video we go over the use of the 'transpose from .. to ..' feature in Band-in-a-Box® 2019.

In this video we go over the Audio Harmony feature within the 32-bit version of Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we explain some of the bar settings within Band-in-a-Box^®.

In this video we go over the Chord Sheet Display Options within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over the Chord Options dialog within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over a few different methods for copying multiple bars within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over exporting MIDI files from Band-in-a-Box® 2019.

In this video we go over making a medley of multiple Band-in-a-Box^® songs, as well as making a medley of multiple Band-in-a-Box^® Realtracks in your song within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over using the Melody Sequencer to separate MIDI channels within Band-in-a-Box® 2019.

In this video we go over using the MIDI Track Picker within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over the Piano Roll in depth within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over the Reduce and Expand Song Form feature within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over the Repeats & Endings Dialog within Band-in-a-Box® 2019. This includes repeats, 1st/2nd endings, dc al coda, ds al coda, dc al fine, ds al fine, and Fake Sheet Mode.

In this video we go over the Search & Replace Chords dialog within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over the Simple Arrangement feature within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

In this video we go over generating a song form using the Song Form Maker within Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

This video features a quick tutorial on setting up your audio drivers in Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

This tutorial explains the Chord Builder feature in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Save your Band-in-a-Box song composition as a video, that you can upload to YouTube or work with in video programs!

You can now use Sony Acid format audio loops in Band-in-a-Box^® 2014.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2014 now lets you choose which string (guitar or bass) each note is played on.

Train your ear to recognize notes, note intervals, and chord extensions using Band-in-a-Box's Ear Training tools.

Band-in-a-Box^® can take an existing melody, and harmonize it with real guitar voicings, based on the chords in your song and the type of guitarist you select.

Here is a demonstration of how to make a very simple UserTrack in Band-in-a-Box^®. An electric bass style that only plays root notes is a very easy UserTrack to make because it requires very little audio, and Band-in-a-Box^® takes care of all the chord substitutions.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2014 now automatically ties notes together for smoother chord transitions which improves generated tracks such as string sections.

Here is a tutorial showing you how to make your own UserTracks in RealBand, in under 10 minutes. In this video a jazz ukulele UserTracks style is made from scratch in RealBand, and is then taken for a test ride in both RealBand and Band-in-a-Box.

Here is a tutorial showing you how to make your own UserTracks in under 10 minutes. In this video a Pop Ukulele UserTracks style is made.

You can use screen capturing software to make a video of your Band-in-a-Box^® song. This video goes over how to use Snagit, which can capture your screen and sound, and also send the video directly to your YouTube channel.

If you play the guitar you might prefer to write a melody using the fretboard without having to think about notation. This video goes over how to do that with Band-in-a-Box, and also how to write notation and have Band-in-a-Box make it work with the fretboard.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2014 can now assign fretboard playing positions for melodies over specific ranges of bars.

Most RealTracks in Band-in-a-Box^® have the option to play in simple mode, which means less embellishment, alteration, more consistent rhythm, and less fills.

This tutorial video shows you how you can make UserTracks for Band-in-a-Box WITHOUT actually using Band-in-a-Box^® during the process at all. Musicians can record, share, or even sell UserTracks to Band-in-a-Box users, even if they don't have Band-in-a-Box themselves.

You can now use a Fretlight guitar with Band-in-a-Box^® 2014. Just connect the guitar to your computer via USB before you open Band-in-a-Box^®.

In this video we show you how to increase RealTracks' tempo flexibility by enabling double-time or half-time modes.

Watch this video to learn all about how to get the best RealTracks musical performance with Band-in-a-Box^®, by using common chord types.

Don't want to type in all the chords to your song? With this video we show you how to write the chord chart in Band-in-a-Box^® using a MIDI controller such as a keyboard or synthesizer.

Watch this video to learn how to write or edit your melody in Band-in-a-Box^® using advanced controls for note velocities and note durations.

With this video we show you how to pick your own combo of RealTracks, MIDI, and/or RealDrums in Band-in-a-Box and save it as a style.

You can write a melody in Band-in-a-Box^® by recording from a MIDI controller such as a keyboard or synthesizer. Watch this video to learn how.

When practicing (or "woodshedding") a tune, it is useful for the tempo to speed up every time the section loops or the song restarts from the beginning. This video will show you how to practice songs or parts of a song at automatically increasing tempos within Band-in-a-Box.

We show you how to install and set up the AmpliTube VST plugin. Use this Guitar Amp Simulator to customize the "Direct Input" RealTracks!

In this video we go over using the Endings Option in the Song Settings Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

This tutorial will show you how to quickly make your own MIDI style in Band-in-a-Box^® by using a short pre-recorded MIDI file of just Bass, Piano, and Drums.

Band-in-a-Box^® typically uses 16th note based styles (fast tempo is about 130 bpm) for bluegrass. However you can make 8th note styles (tempo 260) from them.

Shows you how to make an 8th note based bluegrass style (tempo 260) from a 16th based style, using the StyleMaker.

Part 1 of 2. This is a video tutorial on how to make your own RealDrums for Band-in-a-Box^®, PowerTracks, or RealBand.

Part 2 of 2. This is a video tutorial on how to make your own RealDrums for Band-in-a-Box^®, PowerTracks, or RealBand.

1. Using the "Tutor" to see ukulele chords on fretboard in any style 2. Playing a Ukulele style (MIDI) to see and hear ukulele chords.

3. Ukulele Chord Diagrams (with any song any style) 4. Real Ukulele! RealStyles (e.g. Ukes140.sty) that have a Real Ukulele.

Using the features taught in the previous videos, we show playing a Real Ukulele style (so you hear a real ukulele), seeing/printing chord diagrams, and seeing on-screen guitar fretboard display using the guitar tutor.

A few years ago, PG Music introduced RealTracks - audio tracks that replace the MIDI track for that instrument, and can be controlled just like the MIDI instrument (volume changes, muting etc.). Now with you have the ability to create your own RealTracks. Learn how easy it is to make UserTracks by recording tracks in Band-in-a-Box^®, RealBand or any DAW.

This feature analyzes a WAV, WMA, MP3, WMV, or CDA audio file and imports it to Band-in-a-Box^®. The Audio Chord Wizard works out the tempo, bar lines, and chord changes so you can easily make your favorite files into Band-in-a-Box songs! Although this video highlights the ACW within the Band-in-a-Box for Windows program, it's also a feature in Band-in-a-Box for Mac and PowerTracks Pro Audio.

Watch this video to learn how to enter chords in Band-in-a-Box^® by typing easy shortcuts, or your own custom made shortcuts.

Here is a tutorial on how to create your own styles in Band-in-a-Box^® 7, with program creator Peter Gannon.

In this video we discuss the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2024 for Windows.

A quick overview of Band-in-a-Box^® 2024 for Windows new features.

In this video we demonstrate how to work with some of the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2024 for Windows.

An overview of the new Tracks Window in Band-in-a-Box^® 2024.

This video demonstrates how to use the updated Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box^® 2024.

An overview of all the new RealTracks in Band-in-a-Box^® 2024 - listen to samples as well!

An overview of the 2024 49-PAK.

This video has some basic information about the XPro Styles PAK 7 and demos for the 100 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 18 and demos for all of the 200 styles that are included.

This video demonstrates the Styles included in the Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® RealCombos 2024 Booster PAK.

Now you can download and install your Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows order with the one-click Install Manager!

In this video we go over audio input monitoring in Band-in-a-Box^®2022 for Windows, including tips and troubleshooting.

In this video we go over the Volume Automation options in Band-in-a-Box^®2024 for Windows.

You can review, download, and print your Band-in-a-Box program manual when you visit https://www.pgmusic.com/manuals/.

Follow along as we make a song using Band-in-a-Box^®, ChatGPT, and Synth V.

Follow along as we make a song using the Band in a Box^® Melodist, Harmony, ChatGPT, and Synth V.

This video has some basic information about the XPro Styles PAK 6 and demos for the 100 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 17 and demos for all of the 200 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the XPro Styles PAK 5 and demos for the 100 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the XPro Styles PAK 4 and demos for the 100 styles that are included.

Information for XPro Styles PAK 3 and demos for all of the 100 styles that are included.

Information for XPro Styles PAK 2 and demos for all of the 100 styles that are included.

Information for XPro Styles PAK 1 and demos for all of the 100+ styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 16 and demos for all of the 200 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 15 and demos for all of the 145 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 14 and demos for all of the 140 styles that are included.

Listen to demos and learn more about Xtra Styles PAK 13.

Information for Xtra Styles PAK 12 and demos for all of the 200 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 11 and demos for all of the 200 styles that are included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 10 and demos for all of the 200 styles that are included. Available for both Windows & Mac.

This video explains how to use Xtra Styles PAK 9 and includes demos for all of the 200 RealStyles included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 8 and demos for all of the 164 styles included.

This video has some basic information about the Xtra Styles PAK 7 and demos for all of the 164 styles included.

An overview of Xtra Styles PAK 6 for Band-in-a-Box^® 2018 or higher.

Learn more about the 162 RealStyles released with Xtra Styles PAK 5.

Learn more about the 160 RealStyles released with Xtra Styles PAK 4.

Learn more about the 160 RealStyles released with Xtra Styles PAK 3.

Learn more about the 160 RealStyles released with Xtra Styles PAK 2.

Learn more about the RealStyles released with Xtra Styles PAK 1.

A Quick Start tutorial on the installation, locations and use of the Band-in-a-Box^® Xtra Styles PAKs.

In this video we go over some of the new features in version 4 of the Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 DAW Plugin.

A quick overview of Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows. *With a summary of the 49-PAK at the end.

An in-depth look at 10 Major New Features and new RealTracks added with Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows.

This video completes our in-depth look at the 10 Major New Features and new RealTracks added with Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows.

This video takes a look at the Add-ons in the 2022 49-PAK for Windows.

Listen to demos and learn more about the newest RealTracks Sets 376-400 released for Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows.

Learn more about the Playable RealTracks feature in Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows.

This video gives and overview of the new MicroChords and Motifs dialog, as well as a tutorial on using the dialogs features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows.

This video takes a look at the updated MultiRiff feature in Band-in-a-Box^® 2022 for Windows.

This video has some basic information about MulitStyles PAK 1. Available for both Windows & Mac.

An in-depth look at the New Features added with Band-in-a-Box^® 2021 for Windows.

This video is an accompaniment for the "59 of Your Problems Solved" lists for Band-in-a-Box^® 2021.

A quick overview of Band-in-a-Box^® 2021 for Windows, plus a few extra minutes to tell you about the Bonus 49-PAK.

This video takes a look at the Add-ons in the 2021 49-PAK for Windows.

Listen to demos and learn more about the newest RealTracks Sets 353-375 released for Band-in-a-Box^® 2021 for Windows.

We demonstrate the different options for generating RealTracks to a Utility Track in Band-in-a-Box^® 2021 for Windows.

An overview of the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2020 for Windows, and a look at the 2020 49-PAK.

A detailed overview of the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2020 for Windows.

Starting with version 2.8, there are major fixes and enhancements to the DAW plugin, including a more intuitive GUI, mute/solo buttons, and sync to host options.

This video goes over the new feature in the Band-in-a-Box^® 2020 for Windows^® DAW Plugin.

Watch this video to learn more about the 2020 49-PAK for Windows and listen to samples of some of the new MIDI Styles included in the 49-PAK.

Listen to demos for the latest RealTracks Sets 329-352 for
Band-in-a-Box^® 2020.

Extended version - experience a thorough listen to demos for the latest RealTracks Sets 329-352 for
Band-in-a-Box^® 2020.

Many users have been wondering about using the new "MultiRiff" feature in Band-in-a-Box^®, without dragging the tracks into another DAW, but rather JUST using it ONLY within Band-in-a-Box. This video shows you a way this can be done.

This video has some basic information about the Loops-with-Style PAK 1 and demos for all 50 RealStyles that are Associated with the new loops.

This video explains how to use Loops-with-Style PAK 2 and includse demos for all 50 RealStyles that are Associated with the 100 new loops.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2019 - New Features, RealTracks and other content

Band-in-a-Box^® 2019: Everything you need to know in under 6 minutes (plus a little for for the 49-PAK)!

An overview of the VST DAW Plugin.

Learn more about the 202 New RealTracks in Sets 301-328 released with Band-in-a-Box^® 2019.

An overview of the Add-ons in the 2019 Bonus PAK & 49-PAK.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2019 build 622 added a feature that fills short gaps between RealTracks phrases, making the parts sound more natural and realistic.

Band-in-a-Box 2018 - Everything you need to know in under 6 minutes! (**plus an extra few minutes added on for the 49-PAK!)

An overview video explaining the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2018 for Windows

Learn all about the exciting items included in the 2018 49-PAK!

Learn more about the 202 New RealTracks in Sets 278-300 released with Band-in-a-Box^® 2018.

Check out the redesigned Audio Chord Wizard!

Check out the new Video RealTracks feature!

We've introduced background vocal RealTracks in RealTracks Set 278. This video demonstrates how you can use them, with examples.

Everything you need to know in less than 6 minutes! (...and a little on the 49-PAK too!)

Check out the new RealStyles included in the 2017 Bonus 49-PAK for Windows.

Overview of 202 new RealTracks in Sets 254-277.

We've highlighted the great new mixer enhancements & fully-featured floating mixer in Band-in-a-Box^® 2017.

Everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes!

This is an in-depth look at all of the great new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2016 as well as the new RealTracks.

An overview of the Free Bonus PAK and 49-PAK available when you purchase Band-in-a-Box^® 2016

An overview of the 201 New RealTracks released with Band-in-a-Box^® 2016

An overview of the new features and RealTracks in Band-in-a-Box^® 2015

A Sample of the new RealTracks and RealDrums in Band-in-a-Box^® and RealBand 2015.

Take a tour of all the Bonus PAKs available with Band-in-a-Box^® 2015! Only available for a limited time.

A sample of the new RealTracks included in the 20-PAK Bonus.

A sample of the new RealTracks included in the 49-PAK Bonus.

This video goes over the first steps of using Band-in-a-Box^®: make sure your MIDI and audio are working, loading a demo song, and making your own song.

Take an in-depth tour of all the great new features (and new look) of Band-in-a-Box 2014. There are so maony exciting new features in Band-in-a-Box2014. First off, we've redesigned the GUI, with a great new look and feel, and added many new time-saving features. New Toolbars, Song/Style areas, on-screen mixer, redesigned chord sheet with handwritten 'real' looking chord fonts and more. You can now make your own RealTracks - we call these UserTracks - and you can use them like any RealTracks. Simply record your playing (in any DAW), along to some BB songs, put in the UserTracks folder, and you're done!

There's a handy Instant Preview of styles, RealTracks, and RealDrums so that you can quickly audition them to choose the best ones for your song. Loops now support Acidized Loops, so that tempo/chord root info is automatic. And much more! Over 50 new features!

There are 101 new RealTracks, including Pollwinners Jazz (by Downbeat Pollwinners Ron Carter, Kenny Barron, Lewis Nash, Phil Woods, Gary Smulyan and Pat Martino), Great New Orleans Styles (full band with Kevin McKendree, piano), Pop/Synth Tracks, and an Amazing Classical String Quartet. Plus 54 new MIDI SuperTracks, 36 Artist Performances and 8 new Hi-Q MIDI Sounds!

Here is a look at some of the amazing new RealTracks, RealDrums, and RealStyles for Band-in-a-Box^® and RealBand 2014.

This video outlines the main differences in Band-in-a-Box's new GUI compared to previous versions.

Take a look at all the great new add-ons available with Band-in-a-Box^® 2014.

Previewing styles, RealTracks, and RealDrums is now much easier in Band-in-a-Box^® 2014 with the new built-in transport controls.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2014 has improved how you drag-and-drop (export) files. Simply choose the file format while dragging.

If your Band-in-a-Box^® song has a melody and note-based lyrics you can now generate an artificial vocal track synthesized by the Sinsy Voice Synthesis System.

Check out the Band-in-a-Box ^®2013 new features, RealTracks, MIDI SuperTracks and Artist Performances!
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We're excited to offr Band-in-a-Box^® 2013 with more than 50 great new features and enhancements, 101 more RealTracks and 50 MIDI SuperTracks.
We've added a new MIDI DXi/VST synth (SampleTank) and have added some great High Quality ("Hi-Q") MIDI Sounds. These Hi-Q sounds make the MIDI tracks (both regular and MIDI SuperTracks), sound much better. We've added Performance Tracks -- Artist's Performances on the Melody track, to showcase the Band-in-a-Box RealTracks demos playing along to an artist performing the melody. These are great for listening or for learning-from-the-Pros (since notation/tab shows for the performances). "Print to PDF" to save your printouts directly as a PDF file, or share your arrangements with the added SoundCloud.com integration and DropBox integration. There are a number of RealTracks enhancements including "Pick best soloist RealTracks" that shows you the soloists that best match the genre, tempo, and feel of your song, and many more.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2012.5 for Windows offers a number of great new features and enhancements!
There are 101 more RealTracks in Sets 155-169 including Cuban, Jazz Funk, Modern Dance Pop, Rock 'n' Roll, Country Boogie and more. We've enhanced the RealTracks and added 176 more RealTracks that have Simple Variations, RealCharts for existing bass RealTracks, and many more including MIDI SuperTracks.
Unlike the other MIDI styles that are based on C7 chord patterns that get repeated over every chord, SuperTracks are based on actual playing by studio musicians. When you play the SuperTracks using your MIDI synth, or favorite VST plug-ins you get an incredibly realistic sound using MIDI. There are 3 new MIDI SuperTracks sets (Pop, Country and Jazz) with piano, organ, and bass -- 46 in all.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2012 for Windows came with over 50 great new features and enhancements, like VST Synth support and the option to use VST Audio Plug-ins (reverb, delay etc.) on each track, the new Guitar Amp Simulator (AmpliTube CS) which allows you to customize over 150 of the Guitar based RealTracks. We included "Direct Input" (clean signal) Guitar RealTracks for these, so all of the added effects come from the Guitar Amp Simulator -- it sounds amazing!

Band-in-a-Box^® 2011.5 delivered a new floating Mixer Window for quickly setting volume, panning, reverb, tone & patches, many RealTracks enhancements - including a "Same-but-different RealTracks" feature which ensures that multiple versions of the same RealTrack always play different riffs. Plus, the BB Remote App for iPhone was introduced! All the features you see in this video are included with our newest version of Band-in-a-Box.

A look at Band-in-a-Box^® 2011 for Windows featuring RealTracks Sets 102-121. Includes demo of the élastique stretching engine and tutorials on RealTracks style changes & Soloist Medleys.

2010.5 features tutorial, with RealTracks Sets 82-101 demos and overview.

2010 tutorial and RealTracks 67-81. Includes tutorials on drag-and-drop plugin mode, and freezing MIDI & audio tracks.

2009.5 Features tutorial. Includes RealTracks Sets 40-66 and RealDrums Sets 21-26 overview.

2009 tutorial, and RealTracks 20-39. Includes tutorials on RealCharts and Audio Chord Wizard.

Band-in-a-Box^® 2009 for Windows included 40 new features and enhancements! Some of the features added included RealCharts for displaying the notation of most RealTracks, enhancements to the popular Audio Chord Wizard, Artist bio's for the RealTracks, and more! Although this version is no longer available for purchase, all the features you do see in this video are included in our newest Windows release.

A look at the new features and RealTracks in Band-in-a-Box^® 2008.5 for Windows.

A look at the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2008 for Windows.

A look at the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2007 for Windows.

A look at the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2006 for Windows.

A look at the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2005 for Windows.

A look at the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 2004 for Windows.

Here is a look at the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 9, with program creator Peter Gannon.

Here is an overview of Band-in-a-Box^® 7, with creator Peter Gannon.

Here is a look at the new features in Band-in-a-Box^® 7, with program creator Peter Gannon.

When you order Band-in-a-Box^® on DVD, you will receive one or more discs with a series of installers. This video goes over installing from DVD.

This video includes an overview of the Songs & Lessons PAK for Band-in-a-Box^®.

Watch this video and you'll learn how to create a song in Band-in-a-Box^® by entering chords and picking a style.

You can use Band-in-a-Box^® to generate a copyright-free melody for any chord progression you have, or write the chords as well as the melody.

RealTracks medleys are special groups of RealTracks that play in sequence. This tutorial shows you how to make your own medleys.

Here is an example of how to make a DC al Coda repeat in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Here is an example of how to make a DC al Fine repeat in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Here is an example of how to make a DS al Coda repeat in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Here is an example of how to make a DS al Fine repeat in Band-in-a-Box^®.

A look at some of the handy features in Band-in-a-Box^®, such as chord shortcuts and chord copying.

Band-in-a-Box^® is so easy to use! Just type in the chords for any song using standard chord symbols (like C, Fm7, or C13b9), choose the style you'd like, and Band-in-a-Box does the rest... Band-in-a-Box automatically generates a complete professional-quality arrangement of piano, bass, drums, guitar, and strings or horns. Plus, add REAL accompaniment to your song with RealTracks. These are recordings of top studio musicians that replace the MIDI track with audio instruments. They sound like real musicians, because they ARE real musicians!

All done creating your Band-in-a-Box^® song? Watch this video to learn how to save your Band-in-a-Box^® song as a MIDI file for use in other applications or hardware synthesizers.

This video shows you how to turn your Band-in-a-Box^® chord chart into one linear chorus instead of a multiple-chorus song - or vice versa.

Here are some of the most popular hot keys in Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

Recording audio in Band-in-a-Box^® with a very basic setup: Windows XP, built-in sound card, and an electric bass guitar plugged directly into the computer. If you are using Windows 8/7/Vista, see this video instead: https://youtu.be/KgaI2miUsCY

This tutorial shows you how to make your Band-in-a-Box^® chord chart less or more chords-per-bar to be more suitable for changing styles.

The Melody Sequencer allows you to control each channel on the melody track in Band-in-a-Box^®. For example, you might want a single instrument out of a MIDI file you import into Band-in-a-Box, so the Melody Sequencer allows you to rechannel, or delete specific channels.

A look at the 101 Essential Phrases and riffs in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Band-in-a-Box^® has some cool tools for copying bars, including or excluding melody, lyrics, etc. Also, copying a section multiple times transposed to a different key each time can be very useful for practicing.

Here's a handy way to copy sections of chords and melodies using drag-and-drop. Drag a part marker (or any bar #) to another bar on the screen...

Some other shortcuts for copying chords - drag bar numbers or use the "kwik" copy (keyboard shortcuts)...

You can end songs on different beats, using pushes, shots, holds, or different chords.

You can either (1) Drag directly from the buttons at the top of the screen ("Bass" "Piano" etc.) to Explorer, or (2) First drag to the "Drop" button. This video shows method 2.

Exploring Band-in-a-Box^® Styles

You can harmonize your audio track in Band-in-a-Box^® based on the chord progression or melody.

This tutorial goes over the fundamentals of entering chords in Band-in-a-Box^®: different chord types, how to add 4 chords per bar, and using pushes.

When you order Band-in-a-Box^® on disc, you will receive one or more discs with a series of installers. This video goes over installing a 2014 MegaPAK.

You can write each section of your song, then get Band-in-a-Box to generate a new chord sheet based on a simple pattern (eg. ABABCBA)

A look at the Soloist and Melodist features in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Tutorial on how to use the ForteDXi software synthesizer with Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

Learn how to use the Bar Settings features in Band-in-a-Box to trigger changes in your song such as starting a guitar solo in the middle of the song.

You can display and/or write the chord chart in Band-in-a-Box in different display modes such as Roman Numerals, Nashville Notation, or Solfeggio. Watch this video to learn how.

Did you know that you can use different count-in types such as drum fills, or turn on a silent visual metronome, to help keep you in time while recording? You can! Watch this video for more information.

You can quickly turn Band-in-a-Box^® into a plugin so that you can drag MIDI or audio tracks into your Digital Audio Workstation software, or directly into email. Watch this video to learn how.

Use this software amp simulator to make your own custom sounds for guitar or other RealTracks instruments in Band-in-a-Box^®.

In this video we show you how to stop audio drop-outs, glitches, and noise when using an ASIO audio driver in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Prefer to use MIDI? With this video we show you how to enhance MIDI tracks in Band-in-a-Box^® by using high quality instrument sounds.

Watch this video to learn how to control when Band-in-a-Box^® plays "A" or "B" substyles, drum fills, and different drum grooves.

You can write and edit melodies or dynamics such as velocity and pitch bends using the Piano Roll in Band-in-a-Box^®. Watch this video to learn how.

Learn all about the "Repeats/Codas/1st-2nd endings" feature in Band-in-a-Box^®, and how you can to add them to any of your existing songs, or a new song.

Learn how to pick specific parts of MIDI styles, such as bass or drums, and add them to your song in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Watch this video to learn how to use rests, holds, shots, or pedal bass on specific chords in your song.

Watch this video to learn how to quickly preview and write a chord chart in Band-in-a-Box by selecting root, any of the supported chord types, and slash root notes.

Band-in-a-Box^® works great with your Digital Audio Workstation! Learn how to export individual tracks as audio or MIDI by dragging them out of Band-in-a-Box.

You can control volume, panning, reverb, instrument selection, and plugins in Band-in-a-Box by using the Mixer window. Watch this video to learn how.

Sometimes there's a delay when you play a note on a MIDI keyboard and when you hear the note play through the computer speakers. This delay is called latency, and is normally only a fraction of a second. This video will answer the question "What is MIDI Latency?" and offer some quick tips on how to get rid of it.

Watch this video to learn how to pick RealTracks as a group or individually within Band-in-a-Box^®.

You can add lyrics to any Band-in-a-Box^® song! With this video, learn how to add lyrics, including Karaoke style, by using the Notation window in Band-in-a-Box.

Don't want to change a thing? This video will show you how to keep your favorite RealTrack performances by freezing the tracks in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Watch this video to learn how to quickly replace specific chords or chord types with other chords in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Finished writing your song in Band-in-a-Box^® version 2013 or earlier? Watch this video to learn how to export your song as an audio file (WAV, WMA, MP3, etc.).

In this video we show you how to quickly choose the best suited RealTracks in Band-in-a-Box^® for your song.

Did you know that you can share your Band-in-a-Box^® creation with SoundCloud? In this video we show you how to upload your songs from Band-in-a-Box directly to SoundCloud.com!

Watch this video to learn how to use SampleTank with Band-in-a-Box to enhance the sound of MIDI tracks.

Learn how to enhance the sound of audio tracks in Band-in-a-Box^® by using DX (DirectX) or VST (Virtual Studio Technology) real-time plugin effects.

The larger Band-in-a-Box packages are available pre-installed on a portable hard drive! This Band-in-a-Box USB hard drive can be ready to use in just a few quick and easy steps.

The larger Band-in-a-Box packages are available pre-installed on a portable hard drive!
This video shows you how to install the Band-in-a-Box program on your computer's HD, while keeping the large RealTracks files on the USB HD.

With this plug-in mode, Band-in-a-Box^® is open as a small always-on-top window, and acts as a plug-in for your favorite DAW/sequencer, so that you can drag-and-drop MIDI and audio (WAV) tracks from Band-in-a-Box to your favorite sequencer. Work in your favorite sequencer, type a progression in Band-in-a-Box, and then simply drag the track from Band-in-a-Box to your sequencer's track at the desired track and bar location.

A look at the different editing modes in Band-in-a-Box notation: editable, and staff-roll.

A tutorial on using the notation screen in Band-in-a-Box^® for Windows.

You can play a melody using the MIDI Keyboard Wizard, and Band-in-a-Box will intelligently play all the right notes regardless of what you play. This can be done with MIDI keyboard, or your computer keyboard.

With Band-in-a-Box 9 you can record audio. This could be an electric guitar or microphone plugged directly into your computer, and you can simply play along to the backing tracks right in Band-in-a-Box.

You can render your song to an audio file in Band-in-a-Box^®. This video will go over a few ways of doing that.

Here is a look at some of the Soloist styles in Band-in-a-Box^® 7.

Here is a look at some of the new styles in Band-in-a-Box^® 7.

This tutorial goes over making a song by entering chords, picking a style, and making a melody by recording from a MIDI keyboard.

Here is a tutorial on generating solos in Band-in-a-Box^®, with program creator Peter Gannon.

Here is a demonstration of how to generate MIDI harmonies in Band-in-a-Box^® 7, with program creator Peter Gannon.

Here is a tutorial on how to set up your MIDI drivers in Band-in-a-Box^®.

Here is a tutorial on how to set up your MIDI drivers in Windows 95.

This tutorial shows you how to download and install your
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