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I have 2 relevant folders on the C drive.
Program Files - I will assume this is where "non 64 bit" programs are automatically stored.
Program Files (x86) - I will assume this is where "64 bit programs are automatically stored.



you have it backwards. The x86 is for the 32 bit programs

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Having said all that, ..........
I have learned a lot (thanks to all), and will buy BB 2012 or whatever PGM will or will not offer in the next weeks. I will also buy Music Creator for TTS1.... After I reconfirm that TTS1 (rather than Forte) is the best in the price range, and that BIAB 2012 and TTS1 will run together on my laptop spec.... Win 7Home Premium/64/8gb RAM.



a phrase you'll hear here a lot is "your mileage may vary". When it comes to synths, there really is no "best". One synth has a good xxx instrument, another has a good yyy instrument. I have both the TTS-1 and the Forte DXI, and I use them both for different things. Generally speaking I like the Forte a bit better.

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This experience has given me a warm feeling that there is "real, noob tolerant, and intelligent" support on this forum. Peter G must surely know this and smile in his sleep! My apologies for the one small rant a few days ago.


the initial rant is a rite of passage here! We've almost all come on board with a chip on our shoulder, then with a little coaching realized that our frustration was more because of our own misunderstandings than because of a product deficiency!

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Quite uncharacteristic of me. The minor slap on the wrist from Pat was timely and well received. Having mucked around in the forum, I have also found music that some of you guys have created...great to listen to.


I never intended to slap you on the wrist or anywhere else... my apology if anything I said came across that way! I think you have been an uncommonly courteous and receptive new member to the forum, and I expect that we will be hearing some great contributions from you in the user showcase very soon!

And I agree about the quality of music in the user showcase! It's the best sales tool BIAB could possibly have in place! What better salesman than a satisfied customer and his recurring musical successes on display for the world to see?

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ey71h8ep047758h/AAC12jNM0Hz9Q8zsh5iDeqNHa?dl=0