2026 Band-in-a-Box for Windows is Released

[Jim Fogle]

The Band-in-a-Box (BiaB) GUI interface has been redesigned. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Notes feature can transcribe polyphonic audio to MIDI for viewing in notation or played as MIDI.

BiaB for Android is new for 2026.

Realband's audio engine is updated.

The BiaB VST/AAX DAW plugin has been updated.

Bunches of new Styles, RealTracks, MIDI SuperTracks, MIDI Styles, Instrumental Studies, Artist Performances, RealDrum Stems and Playable RealTracks.

Here is a link to the "Features and Content" webpage: https://www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.htm

Here is a link to the "Packages" webpage: https://www.pgmusic.com/bbwin.packages.htm

Notes:
PG Music includes a 2024 BiaB version for 32 bit operating systems.
A $49 "program only" special is available until the end-of-the-year if you have 2025 BiaB, don't care about the additional content and want to update BiaB, RealBand and the plugin.

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[Mike Neer]

I upgraded from 2024 Ultra Pak to 2026. I’ve been happy with it so far though I haven’t explored all the new functionality yet. I usually do the upgrade every 2 years.

[Rick Campbell]

Just got 2026. I'm anxious to work with it. PG Music never fails to impress me with their abilities to stay on top of the latest technologies. In their business, I think they are the latest technology. It kind of weird to think about,... I enjoy using the 2026 technology to create music that was popular 50 years ago.

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[Jim Fogle]

Mike and Rick,

I hope you are impressed with the 2026 release as I am.

I'm having fun learning the new GUI interface. Generally I'm finding the program easier to use than before. The program is MUCH more crash resistant and stable than it sometimes has been in years past.

For those that use Band-in-a-Box but are on the fence about updating, a reminder that normally the $49 program only update is only available while the new release sale is available. For $49 dollars you get the Android program, Realband, Band-in-a-Box and the DA plugin,