![]() There are fewer styles to choose from and like older versions of BIAB, but unlike options for the new versions, the music generated is pure midi. The interface isn’t as intuitive as BIAB and the accompaniments generated aren’t as good. But it can also be used as auto-accompaniment software. It was written as a tool for jazz education to help students study improvisation. First, some of the other alternatives for Windows or Mac laptops (or bigger computers). What has me excited is a new series of iPad apps that are nearly as easy to use as BIAB and a lot less expensive. But you get what you pay for and BIAB (as it is often known) may be worth it to you. There are a number of alternatives available on different platforms with prices from free to not very much, all a lot less than Band-in-a-Box. Sell a guitar to buy Band-in-a-Box? I don’t think so! But if you buy extra styles it can run hundreds of dollars – money I no longer have available for software. The good news is Band-in-a-Box is available for both Macs and Windows. But that was a computer I used three computers ago. I purchased a copy years ago and paid for multiple upgrades. If you have the money and are serious about music, it’s worth it. The major problem with Band-in-a-Box is it is expensive. You can even edit the band that is playing by muting some instruments or replacing one instrument with another. Among the cool features are the ability to change the style, change the key and change the speed. This type of software is great for song writers as wells as for musician’s who can’t always practice with a band. You type in the chords to your song, select the style and tempo and it plays back an accompaniment. Am I going to be sorry that I did the cheap thing here as…I really hate throwing good money after bad…but if I’m going to regret not spending the $359 for the Ultraplus Pack - which looks like the most reasonable jump up from the Pro version…Or do I go all the way to $499 for the Audiophile version? I would sure rather shell it out now than cry in my porridge latter.I’ve been looking for a good replacement to Band-in-a-Box. The gold standard for automated accompaniment software is Band-in-a-Box from PG Music. So help me out folks…Do I really need 2,500 Hours of Studio Recording and 2,000 Real Tracks - I’m fairly certain I don’t need the Video Tutorials and the MIDI Songs and Lessons PAK but what exactly are the AIFF files for All RealTracks & RealDrums and what would I do with them. Here are a couple of screen shots of the packages from PG music’s site: Here in the States I can get some really nice discounts from one of PG Music’s dealer on ebay - as an example:īand in a Box Pro 2016 MAC - $95 US or (73 British Pounds)īand in a Box Ultraplus Pack 2016 MAC - $359 US or (275 British Pounds)īand in a Box Everything Pak 2016 MAC - $419 US or (320 British Pounds)īand in a Box Audiophile 2016 MAC - $499 US or (382 British Pounds) So…Which Version of BiaB 2016 for Mac should I shell out the “moola” for? I have finally come to terms with being a loner.I like it! However, and this is the Rub…I think it would be a lot more fun playing along with other folks but unfortunately I am not a joiner so BiaB is as close as I am going to come to playing with a Band…from what I have read here from Chris and Colin the Bear and others…it looks like BiaB will be right up my alley. I also ended up with Cubase Elements as it came along with my Steinberg UR44…Ditto as with Logic Pro X…Like I said I like to do things and have no interest in creating and or recording original music…I simply love playing along…I really love it and with all the “backing tracks” available here and elsewhere I have plenty to play along with. In setting up my small studio I ended up with a new iMac which came with Logic Pro X…I quickly learned I have no interest in Creation and Recording new material. It is quite obvious that “Colin the Bear” and “Chris” are two of the resident experts in the field so I hope they will be generous and share some of their years of experience with the program along with any other members who own and use the program.īy way of background…I am a “DOER” rather than a Creator…I play Keyboard, Bass Guitar, and have now resumed my study of the Alto and Tenor Sax…As it turns out…The Saxophone is my passion…I can do the others but for some unexplained reason this Horn really rings my Bell. I’ve spent the last several days trying to figure out which BiaB version I need to buy…I searched and read every BiaB post here in the Cafe and it is still not clear to me where the breakeven point is with their four versions.
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