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Band-in-a-Box

Transform any chord progression into high-quality arrangements featuring real session musicians. The legendary music tool for iPad and iPhone, designed for serious practitioners, songwriters, and educators.

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Key Figures

Downloads

32K+

User Rating

2.4/5

Total Ratings

400

Publisher

PG Music Inc.

Transform Your iPad into a Professional Studio Band

Whether you are composing, practicing, or teaching, Band-in-a-Box provides high-quality musical accompaniment and notation that feels real and plays effortlessly.

Authentic 'RealTracks' Accompaniment

Say goodbye to robotic MIDI. Access recordings of top Nashville and L.A. session musicians that adapt perfectly to your chosen chord progressions for an organic, professional sound.

Instant Arrangement Generation

Build a full-band arrangement in under two minutes. Simply type in your chord symbols, select from thousands of styles, and let the app handle the instrumentation.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Band-in-a-Box

How do I create music with Band-in-a-Box for iOS?

Users create music with Band-in-a-Box by typing chord progressions, choosing from thousands of styles, and pressing play. The app then instantly generates full backing tracks featuring RealTracks.

What are Band-in-a-Box RealTracks?

RealTracks are high-quality backing tracks within Band-in-a-Box that feature real musicians playing real instruments. These tracks generate authentic accompaniments for user-created songs.

Does Band-in-a-Box display music for different instruments?

Yes, Band-in-a-Box displays music on a guitar fretboard, in tablature, standard notation, and piano keyboard. It shows MIDI notes playing in real-time and includes drum notation.

What musical styles does Band-in-a-Box support?

Band-in-a-Box supports thousands of musical styles. These include jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, hip-hop, EDM, punk, Americana, and world music, among others.

Can users edit chord progressions in Band-in-a-Box for iOS?

Yes, Band-in-a-Box for iOS allows users to edit chord progressions. This is done using the Chord Sheet Editor, which provides tools for fine-tuning musical arrangements.

How can I save and share songs created with Band-in-a-Box?

Band-in-a-Box enables users to load, save, export, and print song files. Songs can also be shared directly via AirDrop, Messages, and Email for convenient collaboration.

Does Band-in-a-Box generate solos?

Yes, Band-in-a-Box generates solos based on custom chord progressions. This feature serves as an excellent tool for learning, improvisation, and developing musical ideas.

Can I record my own melodies in Band-in-a-Box?

Yes, users can record their own melodies directly onto the melody or soloist track within Band-in-a-Box. This functionality requires the use of a MIDI controller.

Does Band-in-a-Box for iOS support different display modes?

Yes, Band-in-a-Box for iOS supports customizable display options. It operates in both portrait and landscape modes and offers choices between dark mode and light mode interfaces.

Who is Band-in-a-Box for iOS designed for?

Band-in-a-Box for iOS targets musicians, songwriters, and educators. It functions as an ultimate tool for practicing improvisation, music theory, songwriting, and music production.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

Band-in-a-Box - Band-in-a-Box iOS app chord sheet interface showing musical chords and instrument controls for a country waltz style song — Band-in-a-Box iOS app chord sheet interface showing musical chords and instrument controls for a country waltz style song

Band-in-a-Box - Chord entry screen in Band-in-a-Box app showing a grid of musical chords and a specialized input keyboard for songwriters. — Chord entry screen in Band-in-a-Box app showing a grid of musical chords and a specialized input keyboard for songwriters.

Band-in-a-Box - Band-in-a-Box app interface displaying a piano keyboard and musical notation for a melody. — Band-in-a-Box app interface displaying a piano keyboard and musical notation for a melody.

Band-in-a-Box - Band-in-a-Box mobile app interface displaying musical chord progressions on a digital lead sheet — Band-in-a-Box mobile app interface displaying musical chord progressions on a digital lead sheet

Band-in-a-Box - Band in a Box app screen showing a chord progression and a specialized musical keyboard for entering chords — Band in a Box app screen showing a chord progression and a specialized musical keyboard for entering chords

Band-in-a-Box - Band-in-a-Box app interface showing a virtual piano keyboard and musical notation for melody — Band-in-a-Box app interface showing a virtual piano keyboard and musical notation for melody

Band-in-a-Box - Band-in-a-Box chord sheet showing a musical progression for a song demo on iPhone — Band-in-a-Box chord sheet showing a musical progression for a song demo on iPhone

Band-in-a-Box - Chord sheet and specialized entry keyboard interface in the Band-in-a-Box iOS app — Chord sheet and specialized entry keyboard interface in the Band-in-a-Box iOS app

Band-in-a-Box - Band-in-a-Box app interface showing a musical chord sheet with a mixer for bass, piano, and drums. — Band-in-a-Box app interface showing a musical chord sheet with a mixer for bass, piano, and drums.

Description

Band-in-a-Box® for iOS – Your Personal Backing Band! Band-in-a-Box for iOS is a powerful music creation tool that works as a standalone version of the popular award-winning desktop software. Now, you can create, play, generate, and transfer songs directly on your iPhone or iPad—anytime, anywhere! Includes chords, professional lead sheet and notation display and print out of chords, melody, lyrics, tab and more! Create A Professional Arrangement in Two Minutes Building a song from scratch takes less than two minutes! Simply type in any chord progression using standard chord symbols (e.g., D, B7, C/E), choose from thousands of styles, and press play—Band-in-a-Box instantly generates full backing tracks that sound incredible, thanks to our industry-leading RealTracks, featuring real musicians playing real instruments. Not only can you hear your song, but you can see it too—watch it play on the guitar fretboard, in tab, or in standard notation. Key Features: Band-in-a-Box® for iOS is so easy to use! – Create, play, and arrange great sounding songs easily. Includes chords, professional lead sheet notation, and the ability to display and print chords, melody, lyrics, tabs, and more. Thousands of Styles – Choose from an extensive library of genres: jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, hip-hop, EDM, punk, Americana, world, and more! Instant Backing Tracks – Generates MIDI and RealTracks accompaniments in seconds. RealTracks & RealStyles – Enjoy high-quality, real-instrument backing tracks. Generated Solos – Band-in-a-Box not only creates backing tracks, but will also generate solos based on your custom chord progression—an excellent tool for learning and improvisation! Chord Sheet & Notation – View songs on the chord sheet, professional notation, tablature, and drum notation. Interactive Instrument Displays – Watch MIDI notes being played on the guitar fretboard or piano keyboard in real-time. Seamless File Management – Load and save individual or zipped song files. Export, print, and share via AirDrop, Messages, Email, and more. Customizable Display Options – Works in both portrait and landscape mode, with a choice of dark mode or light mode. Record Your Own Melodies – Capture your ideas by recording directly to the melody or soloist track using a MIDI controller. Mixer & Editing Tools – Adjust instrument volume, edit chords, and fine-tune your tracks with the Chord Sheet Editor. Song Demos – Browse and listen to demo songs in different styles to find the perfect sound for your track. Built-in Help & Tips – A handy HELP button provides guidance and useful tips on using the app. …and much more! Perfect for Musicians, Songwriters, and Educators Band-in-a-Box for iOS is the perfect tool for practicing improvisation and music theory, songwriting, and music production. Whether you’re learning your favorite songs, experimenting with different musical patterns, or composing new tracks in minutes, this app is for you! Band-in-a-Box® for iOS – Your Ultimate Songwriting & Practice Companion!