But it is more limited, and if you are willing to work (and deal with a really crappy interface) you can make BiaB do what you want it to do. It's easier to use, cheaper, and IMHO the jazz "band" sounds better.
#Band in a box jazz pro
I like Band in a Box, and have used it for many years, but I now use iReal Pro instead. Let's hope that Sibelius doesn't encounter a similar fate. Unfortunately, it (and Passport Designs) died.
#Band in a box jazz software
This allows me to play some parts (like during the head), and use the auto-accompaniment for others, or mix-and-match (my bass line, auto's drums and keys, for example).īob, it does my old heart good to see you mention Encore - I was the programmer on that software for 4 years, and many people have told me that it was the most intuitive notation program they ever used. I also like to export to MIDI files, import into my DAW and edit the parts.
#Band in a box jazz windows
Unfortunately, I don't think there is a Windows version of this program, but iReal Pro is perfect for practicing tunes.
I think every musician should have (1) A MIDI sequencer or DAW with MIDI (2) Band-in-a-Box and (3) a decent notation program.Ĭlick to expand.I like Band in a Box, and have used it for many years, but I now use iReal Pro instead. If using MIDI styles you can export this all to a regular notation program or a MIDI sequencer and tidy things up just fine. You can enter a horn or string line and BiaB will harmonize it via the rules I learned from Berklee saving a lot of what I call 'mule work'. It has a notation editor, but it's limited in function, my old Encore is better, but on the other hand, it's a great convenience.
I basically use it as an auto-accompaniment program to practice improvisations with, and as a tool to help me write MIDI backing tracks for my duo (See for instructions and information). So if you want to play Giant Steps as a jazz waltz or a salsa, you can.īiaB has a lot of features, and not everybody is going to use all of them. Still, good enough for practice.Īlmost any song, any key, any tempo, and one of thousands of styles. However if you are going to use the synth on your computer's sound card to play the MIDI sounds, they are not going to sound great. I use them both, but prefer the MIDI because they are more editable. BiaB has both MIDI and Loop (Real Track) styles. Not that it's perfect, just much better than the competition.
I've done some styles for other 'auto accompaniment' hardware and software products, and the BiaB 'engine' produces the most musical end product. Personally, I think BiaB is the ultimate practice tool for improvisation. First of all I have to say, I'm not directly involved with PG Music, the makers of Band-in-a-Box, but I am and have been writing aftermarket style 'disks' and fakebook 'disks' since 1992 (when they were really on a physical disk).
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