Band-in-a-Box Reviews

Worthless

UC Vibes

The MAC version does not work as a remote control for B.B. It will not connect to the pgmusic Servers.

Not Good

777jetpilot

So far have not been able to make it work at all !! So PG get your act together and make the app mobile !!

Lame. You need to take a look at realbook. I didn't see that you have to have biab 2011 or this app is useless. My older version doesn't work, so I wasted .99 cents. All that server crap in your app is crap. Basically I can make mp3's and play them in iTunes and that is about what this software does. Put a little thought into your software to let people make songs on their iPhone, save, and playback. No server bs! Please update quickly before everyone finds out how lame it is!

Not recommended

J in SC

This app. misses the mark. The M4A file is created on the home computer and is no more adjustable on the gig/classroom than an MP3 tune in iTunes. This is basically a front end MP3 player that plays files you create on your home computer. You can't even change the # of choruses on the phone. Add to this the fact that it only works with Windows!

Very disappointing

TromboneBloke

If you're wondering whether this app has *any* stand-alone functionality, the answer is no. If you are not running a BIAB 2011 for Windows system, all you'll be able to do with this app is edit and save (but not play) chord charts and play the demo audio files. Sorry BIAB fans, but this ain't the iOS app we've been waiting for from PG Music. What did you expect for a buck? ;-) While we wait for PG Music to deliver a *real* implemetation of BIAB for iOS, iRealBook is the next best thing. Given the rate at which Massimo has added enhancements to iRealBook since its first release, there's a good chance he'll beat PG Music at its own game in the long run. He certainly has a good head start, and BIAB for iPhone demonstrates that PG Music still has a long way to go.

Solid BIAB playback

DonovanG

Performed live with this app yesterday as backing for accoustic piano. The sound was good and the playback went off without any hiccups. My iPod was connected to a keyboard amp. There were no problems with tempo, skips or scrathiness. I got the songs the way I wanted in BIAB with my studio set up before I loaded them on the iPod. I really would rather not do any editing on my iPod. BIAB Conductor features in the app like the Go To and the Loop would really be a nice addition to this app. Bottom line is that it is really cool to be able to have my BIAB backing with just my iPod and an 1/8" cable with good sound and confidence in the playback.

it has potential

StarFireZR

I give it a temporary 2 stars because of function vs. potential. as already stated, you have to have BiaB 11 for it to do anything, which I'm ok with, it's a very in depth program to be a 99 cent app. but, it should just be able to sync with the program to verify you have it, and from there allow customizations on the phone. as it is now, you can't even change key without being on the server, you might as well just use your computer. next update should allow you to modify your songs while your out without an Internet connection.

I like it

Kandl2002

PG Music could do itself a favor by giving more detail on what this app does and doesn't do. From the looks of the negative reviews, people are expecting an app which generates the accompaniment for you like iRealbook. This app doesn't. It plays BiaB accompaniment generated on your home computer. If iPhones had 50GB storage to store all the BB RealTracks, I could understand this complaint. I admire iRealbook for what it is, but personally I prefer the superior sounds of Band in a Box with RealTracks, and love the convenience of having those sounds on my iPhone. This app is just what I need.

Stopped working

Jaxziel

Just updated and it crashes when I go to select server both remote and BB app . It has been a very iffy program not at all usefull.

RAJ

RAJ in WA

Application simply does not work. Unstable under windows 7. Haven't been able to sync with server. Needs lots of work!

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