Band-in-a-Box 2004 is here, with an all-new 32-bit program engine and over 50 cool new features!
(Band-in-a-Box | Posted 2003-12-12)
First off, the program is rebuilt with a 32-bit-clean engine. Program operations are much faster, including up to 3 times faster notation redraws, song and soloing generation. Playback timing is improved and rock-solid with all versions of Windows®. The GUI is enhanced with floating/dockable toolbars and more.
We’ve added support for DirectX synthesizers (DXi Instruments), allowing you to connect to new synths like the HyperCanvas, VSampler or sound font players for playback or direct rendering.
There are amazing new Audio Vocal Harmony routines that you can apply to the audio part, allowing you to automatically create up to 4 part vocal harmonies from your singing part. These are actual audio harmonies of your singing voice, not MIDI synth versions! And don’t worry if your singing is out of tune – Band-in-a-Box can now “fix” vocals to the correct pitch automatically! Simply record your vocal part, choose a harmony, and Band-in-a-Box will generate the vocal harmony parts for you! Learn more about the new Audio Harmonies feature here...
You can now load a MIDI file into Band-in-a-Box using a single keystroke (F7), and the MIDI file will play with the chords intelligently interpreted on-screen. A new function allows you to erase all channels except the MIDI file melody. You can then change the style of the MIDI file to any Band-in-a-Box style!
Notation display and printout is enhanced with the addition of repeats, first and second endings, DS/DC al Coda symbols and more! There’s a NEW Wizard that will intelligently add 1st/2nd endings automatically for you. Now you can view and convert your current song collection to include 1st/2nd endings in lead sheet format!
There’s a new LyricView window, displaying a full screen of formatted lyrics. Easily copy and paste lyrics to and from your favorite word processor.
We’ve made major enhancements to the SongPicker dialog by adding new fields like song key, form, file size, and more. You can now sort your songs by any field!
There’s a new “Hybrid Styles” feature which allows you to play a style that has instruments from up to 5 different styles!
There’s a fun “Strauss-in-a-Box” feature that converts any 4/4 song/melody to a Waltz, or any Waltz to a 4/4 song. There’s new support and styles made for odd-time signatures like 11/8, 13/16 etc.
And much more! Click here for details...
