Band-in-a-Box

Band-in-a-Box

Real BackingTracks from Chords

34 ratings
114 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 1, 2010
  • July 15, 2026

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Create professional backing tracks instantly from chord progressions. Choose from thousands of styles and hear real musicians play your music. View chords, notation, and tabs, and even generate solos for improvisation.

Instant backing track generation
Thousands of musical styles
RealTracks with live musicians
Chord sheet and notation display
Generated solos for improvisation
Interactive instrument displays
Record melodies via MIDI
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What's New in Band

2.0.7

July 15, 2026

This is a major new release. Now create, generate, and play songs on iPhone and iPad (MIDI and RealTracks styles!). High quality music notation/tab display and printout. On-screen guitar fretboard and piano. And many more new features! Latest version: 2.0.7, July 14th, 2026. New features available on our app support page. https://www.pgmusic.com/support.ios.htm

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User reviews

Unintuitive

I can’t get it to accept “Em7,A7” in one measure so I’m giving up (IPhone user)

Thanks for great app

This app is great. On my iPhone I can create or access iCloud music on the go with ease. No laptop no iPad. At home I can create on iPhone laptop or iPad. Save songs to iCloud. Access all my songs while I’m out on iPhone. This is great for my solo act. All I carry now are my saxophone Bose S1 and iPhone. BAM!
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Can’t change style or form

For some reason this product has gone from being a fantastic tool to complete rubbish.

I have been a user of BIAB on Windows for a while and have found it to be a great songwriting aide.

I recently downloaded the iOS version for my iPad a few months back and was happily using it until today when all of a sudden it has gone nuts. None of the changes I make to a file get applied to playback.

No changes means chords, styles, form…nothing!


The product has basically become useless.

Such a pity….
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Awesome App

I have been a user of the PC version of BIAB for many years (from way back in the days of DOS). I like how they have set up the ios version with the server link to regenerate backing tracks. Took a bit of trial and error to get the hang of the workflow. Good job!

Review

Band in s Box is a wonderful song and performance app that lets you create your own music the way you want it. It lets you create a style for whatever genre you prefer and create a melody that you prefer.
Whenever you type in your chords to be played in whatever key you wish you can generate a song style that you like and create your own song the way you want it.
It’s fun and easy to use for your own personal taste in music.
Have fun and enjoy.
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Reported Bugs

17 issues

App crashes when saving songs

Bug

Changes to chords, styles, and form not applied to playback

Bug

Cannot generate RealTracks, only MIDI output

Bug

Notation feature shows whole bar rests instead of arrangements

Bug

Playback sync lag with chord display (2+ measures behind)

Bug

Cursor position out of range during playback

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App freezes when touching song title area

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Files not saving to local storage or Files app

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Song data loss after updates

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Instrument settings not persisting

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Server connection failures and timeouts

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Transpose function disappeared in recent updates

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Style gets stuck and won't change

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Inconsistent RealTracks generation

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Pick server option missing in some versions

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Screen controls hidden on iPhone due to notch design

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App doesn't rotate to landscape mode

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Requested Features

16 requests

Loop function for specific song segments

Feature

Transpose functionality for practice in all keys

Feature

Multiple chords per measure entry

Feature

Ability to change key automatically for transposing instruments

Feature

Mute individual instruments

Feature

Change instrument types (electric to acoustic)

Feature

Adjust instrument volume levels

Feature

Go To and Loop conductor features

Feature

Change number of choruses on mobile device

Feature

Landscape orientation support

Feature

Offline editing capabilities without server connection

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Manual and comprehensive documentation

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Export to email and messaging apps

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Better Mac OS compatibility

Feature

Rotate portrait orientation 180 degrees

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Standalone functionality without desktop BIAB required

Feature

FAQ

What does Band-in-a-Box do?

Band-in-a-Box is a music creation tool that generates professional-sounding backing tracks from simple chord progressions. It uses RealTracks, featuring real musicians playing real instruments, to create accompaniments across thousands of styles. You can also view chords, notation, and tabs, and even generate solos for practice or composition.

How quickly can I create a song arrangement?

You can create a full backing track arrangement in under two minutes. Simply input your chord progression using standard chord symbols, select a style, and press play. The app instantly generates the accompaniment, allowing you to hear your song come to life.

What are the key features of Band-in-a-Box for iOS?

Key features include instant backing track generation with RealTracks, thousands of musical styles, chord sheet and professional notation display, generated solos for improvisation, interactive instrument displays, and the ability to record melodies via MIDI. It also offers seamless file management and customizable display options.

Is Band-in-a-Box free to use?

Based on the provided information, Band-in-a-Box is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model for the full functionality.

Who is Band-in-a-Box for?

This app is ideal for musicians, songwriters, and music educators. It's perfect for practicing improvisation and music theory, songwriting, and music production. Whether you're learning songs, experimenting with musical patterns, or composing new tracks, this tool can assist you.