The software generates a song played typically by four or five studio musicians whose parts may be then substituted or additional ones added. The screen resembles a blank page of music. The user inputs four basic keyboard inputs consisting of: chords a key a tempo a musical style. The software has many capabilities, but perhaps the most remarkable one is enabling a user to create virtually any song and have it played by real musicians (playing real instruments). Added a new floating Mixer Window, allowing you to quickly set volumes, panning, reverb, tone and patches.Band-in-a-Box is a music creation software package for Windows and macOS produced by PG Music Incorporated in Victoria, British Columbia.There are 20 new features and enhancements in Band-in-a-Box 2011.5 since version 2011.101 NEW RealTracks (Jazz, Country and Rock-Pop).“Direct Input” (clean signal) Guitar RealTracks that you can put effects and amps on.
RealTracks names now do not display the "\" character.Visual Transpose "Non-Concert" button enhanced.
Bugfix for Windows update requiring users to re-activate the program.Added UserTracks Templates to "C:\bb\RealTracks\UserTracks\UserTracks Templates" folder (Also in C:\bb\data\TemplatesForUserTracks).Enhanced Vides Demos, new videos are organized by catagories.Bugfix for Anomalies on chords/notation window when enlarging mixer.Bugfix for big Redraw chords when returning from Ctrl-T full screen mode.Bugfix for Freeze not updating on mixer sometimes.Instant preview of audio demos added to many dialogs.