Band in a Box...What DO I Need???

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 13 Aug 2010 11:47 am

I'm hoping someone can tell me what it is I really need...all I want to be able to do is to just make some backing tracks for practicing, mainly country/country gospel, so it doesn't have to be too terribly fancy, I don't think...when I go to the BIAB website there's so many add-ons and upgrades I get confused, (I'm easily confused)...anyhow is their 100 buck model all I really need, or do I need a bunch of different add-ons

Papa Joe Pollick · Post by **Papa Joe Pollick** » 13 Aug 2010 1:14 pm

Sounds like you should just get the basic package to start.You can always upgrade later if you like it and can use it...AND YOU WILL UPGRADE...

Papa Joe Pollick · Post by **Papa Joe Pollick** » 13 Aug 2010 1:24 pm

I goofed,I should have also advised you to "definitaly" call PG Music and tell them what you need to do..You might buy something that requires a previous package to use..Don't want that to happen..They are very good at helping with answers...

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 13 Aug 2010 3:46 pm

I will do that...thanks

Gary Shepherd · Post by **Gary Shepherd** » 14 Aug 2010 11:17 am

Buy a copy of the program from eBay. Get an older version for $20 or so. There are plenty of new features in the lastest version but the older ones will let you explore the program. You can always resell your old copy if you decide to spend more money on new stuff.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 15 Aug 2010 6:15 am

Contact forumite BigJim4B@sbcglobal.net- he's our resident BIAB guru.

Andy Sandoval · Post by **Andy Sandoval** » 15 Aug 2010 7:50 am

Does PGmusic no longer offer a free trial demo version?

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 15 Aug 2010 11:52 am

Andy Sandoval wrote:Does PGmusic no longer offer a free trial demo version?

No Andy, PG Music no longer offers the demo version. They do have a 30 day money back guarantee.

"What should I buy?" seems to be the most popular question from people that are new to BIAB. I always recommend they call PG Music and tell them what kind of music that want to play and what equipment they have to run it on. The guys at PG music are very good and they won't try to up sell you.

Rick Campbell · Post by **Rick Campbell** » 15 Aug 2010 11:56 am

Jim Palenscar wrote:Contact forumite BigJim4B@sbcglobal.net- he's our resident BIAB guru.

Jim Baron is now an authorized dealer for my Band In A Box Made Easy DVD. He just ordered his first shipment. Look for the DVD at his table where he sells his other BIAB products.

Jim sent me a steel guitar instrumental CD that he recorded using a combination of BIAB and real instruments. It was outstanding. A very good CD and very good BIAB tracks. "Misty" and "Colorado" are my favorites, but it's all good. It includes several top notch musicians as well as his own excellent playing. Highly recommended.

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 15 Aug 2010 12:15 pm

"What should I buy?" seems to be the most popular question from people that are new to BIAB.

I always recommend they call PG Music and tell them what kind of music that want to play and what equipment they have to run it on. The guys at PG music are very good and they won't try to up sell you.

I did that Rick and they were very helpful...I also got your DVD, and will receive it before the BIAB, and talked to Jim too.

Dave Yustin · Post by **Dave Yustin** » 30 Nov 2010 11:42 am

Buy Rick Campbell's Band in a Box Made Easy along with whatever program you get. It's a great instructional video that'll have you making backing tracks in no time.
Dave Yustin

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Band in a Box...What DO I Need???

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