Ok good info and I am aware that they are not the same kind of software, doing 2 differnt jobs.

I have tried the demo version of both and liked them, but this was before my BIAB days.

My thinking process is as follows...

If I can get a quality instrument sampler along with a quality guitar amp simulator then maybe some of the MIDI tracks in BB and RB could be used with more regularity.

I love what is in Real Band, however it's chief limitation for me is not being able to play the melodies and or notes one wants specifically.

This is what I would be trying to achieve, or get closer to with the combination of these tools...