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This is probably a duplicate post (but I hadn't seen it so,):
If you opt to download the 2014 UltraPak files in their entirety, be prepared for a _VERY_ long download event. In my case with fast internet service, well over 6 hours. Second, it appears that now that I've downloaded the multiple .exe files, I need to install each individually, as I did not see an installer. (I may have missed that file in the 80 or so files that were ultimately download, so please forgive me if I have misspoken here.) All in all, my advice to anyone thinking of buying the 2014 UltraPak upgrade: pay the extra money and get the HD delivered to you. I had done so in the past and regret opting for the download this time. And, yes, I did contact PGM and paid the extra $15 to get the HD, and will use it (not the dl'ed files) for the install.
Hope this helps,
Bob
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There is no single installer for the download versions.
That might be a good Wishlist item if it can be implemented, however.
Apparently now there is a Master Installer included in the Download. See Musiclover's post below. Way cool.
As for download speeds, the PG Server has been swamped, literally, with all the interest and purchasing of BB2014, a trick I use is to wait until its around midnight in the Eastern or Central US time zones, seems to run faster then from here.
Still, this program is worth the wait IMO.
And, I'm sure that Time and Technology is going to catch up on this type of thing.
--Mac
Last edited by Mac; 12/13/13 07:20 AM. Reason: kinda obvious
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Agreed Mac, I should put this on the wishlist, but it is a little disappointing to have to ask for such, don't you think? Prior to seeing the 80+ files, each requiring a separate download, I surely thought PGM would offer a single .msi (install) file that took over and installed the required files for the update. After all, it is 2013. Oh well, I get the PGM ethos after all these years of using BIAB, so, with a shrug of my shoulders, I'll dutifully upgrade once again.
Cheers,
Bob
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This is probably a duplicate post (but I hadn't seen it so,):
If you opt to download the 2014 UltraPak files in their entirety, be prepared for a _VERY_ long download event. In my case with fast internet service, well over 6 hours. Second, it appears that now that I've downloaded the multiple .exe files, I need to install each individually, as I did not see an installer. (I may have missed that file in the 80 or so files that were ultimately download, so please forgive me if I have misspoken here.) All in all, my advice to anyone thinking of buying the 2014 UltraPak upgrade: pay the extra money and get the HD delivered to you. I had done so in the past and regret opting for the download this time. And, yes, I did contact PGM and paid the extra $15 to get the HD, and will use it (not the dl'ed files) for the install.
Hope this helps,
Bob I don't think you have to install each one individually, I did the download for the upgrade and there is a master track installer file there, just have all your realtracks and holds in the one download folder. Click on the master track installer and pick the right target for the bb file, and it will do the rest for realtrack installs. Go away and have a coffee and it will do it one set after the other. I did it this way and on my two PG drives from other years I will upgrade them same way. Does take some time though, I'd image an hour to do every drive. Of course for the program file and any add-ons such as bonus paks or amplitude you have to do that one at a time. Musiclover
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I don't think you have to install each one individually, I did the download for the upgrade and there is a master track installer file there, just have all your realtracks and holds in the one download folder. Click on the master track installer and pick the right target for the bb file, and it will do the rest for realtrack installs. Go away and have a coffee and it will do it one set after the other.
That's great to hear, Musiclover. I didn't have the Master Installer there in my now defunct download page, but then the link was sent on the very first day of the New Release, likely wasn't available yet. --Mac
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+1 Musiclover. When I get to my BIAB tonight, I'll be sure to look for it in the download.
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As Musiclover said, there is a Master Realtracks Installer included in the download. That leaves Realdrums (3 .exe files), hi-q (sampletank), style_demos, 6pak and the biab_realband installers to do manually.
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there is a Master Realtracks Installer included in the download. Where can I download it? It's not in my E-Delivery page... Help...?
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Hi, Pepe!
if you PM me I'll send you my 2013 master realtracks installer (it's a very very small file), perhaps it can be used also with the 2014 version.
Greetings from Turin!
Antonello
P.S.: Obviously I don't want to infringe ANY of the PG Music EULA rules, and think that I'm allowed to send this file to another person as this isnt' the program itself, but only a "frontend" to install other files already *legally owned*, isnt'it? Otherwise please let me know.
Last edited by doctormidi; 12/14/13 02:03 AM.
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Well, I'm almost done downloading the files, but I'm not aware of a "master installer" amongst the files in the download page. What's the name of it?
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Mike B.
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Next time you upgrade order the hard-drive. Just click setup.exe and you're good. Only a few more files to click on after, PDF files, Demos, Real Band. Later, Ray
Asus Q500A i7 Win 10 64 bit 8GB ram 750 HD 15.5" touch screen, BIAB 2017, Casio PX 5s, Xw P1, Center Point Stereo SS V3 and EWI 4000s.
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"master_realtracks_installer_2014.exe" and it's about 390KB's
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Next time you upgrade order the hard-drive. Just click setup.exe and you're good. Only a few more files to click on after, PDF files, Demos, Real Band. Later, Ray +1 Bob
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Hi Ray, I decided to start with a clean plate for 2014. Instead of installing over my 2013 Everything Pak., I first removed all traces of BB from my laptop. After installing the 379 patch to the usb HD, I attempted to install 2014 to my laptop several times without success. Three calls to support and they all said let it run and see what happens. I did let it run 26 and 1/2 hrs.  and I guess I am good to go?------Leon
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WOW! I've never experienced anything like that. With the BIAB hard drive, all I had to do was click setup.exe and I was done in less than an hour. I installed over my BIAB 2013 with no problems at all. Hope you're up and running now. Later, Ray
Asus Q500A i7 Win 10 64 bit 8GB ram 750 HD 15.5" touch screen, BIAB 2017, Casio PX 5s, Xw P1, Center Point Stereo SS V3 and EWI 4000s.
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Ray, My first Everything Pak. HD was in 2011.5. The RealTracks were large at that time, but not so many to deal with. I believe it required about three hrs. on a rather slow Sony laptop. My normal up grades have been by CD. Quick, and I keep the disks just in case. Now we have so much more for the same amount of an investment. The RealTracks, RealDrums and everything else require 80 plus GB. I had a problem of some sort with a fresh HD install to a fast i7 HP. I would think 2 or 3 hrs. would be normal. Oh well, I will use the CD up grades next time.-----Leon
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Hi Leon,
That's incredible. I installed my 2014 Everything Pak directly over my 2013 installation and, like Ray, it took me about 1 hour.
Did you disable your antivirus software before installing? I always do that because I know that it adds a significant amount of time to the process when every file is checked to determine if it's viral or not.
Regards,
Noel
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