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Hello,
I'm a 2016 UltraPlusPak user. I recently migrated from a Windows computer over to a Mac. I see that the cost to crossgrade to my new computer is $300.
My question is this: would I better better off to wait until the 2017 version is released and take advantage of any special pricing that might be available at that time? I seem to recall that promotional pricing is usually part of the release of a new version?
I realize that the release of a new version is somewhat off in the future, but $300 is not what I anticipated when I moved over to the Mac system (my DAW, Cubase, did not require a charge to crossgrade).
Thanks for any suggestions you have!
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While you are waiting you can use WinonX for $5 with BIAB2016Win www.winonx.comYou can also just purchase the app crossgrade $79 and batch convert all your wma files to m4a.
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Hi Mandolin Mike,
When Band-in-a-Box 2017 is released for Mac (sometime in early Spring - indeed a ways away :)) we will have some great special pricing available for the Band-in-a-Box UltraPlusPAK crossgrade upgrade!
While awaiting the release of the Band-in-a-Box 2017 for Mac you may wish to try using Bootcamp. This is something that comes with your Mac that allows you to run Windows programs on your Mac. This might be a good solution so you don't have to be without your Band-in-a-Box!
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to call us at 1-800-268-6272. Someone on the Sales Team will be happy to assist.
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...you may wish to try using Bootcamp. This is something that comes with your Mac that allows you to run Windows programs on your Mac. Really?! Ok, now you either know something specifically related to the system the OP is using, or you know something about the Mac that I in my 25+ usage of the platform have never seen (let alone had!) on any of my Macs, ever!  Would you care to elaborate on this statement, please?
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!
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...you may wish to try using Bootcamp. This is something that comes with your Mac that allows you to run Windows programs on your Mac. Really?! Ok, now you either know something specifically related to the system the OP is using, or you know something about the Mac that I in my 25+ usage of the platform have never seen (let alone had!) on any of my Macs, ever! Would you care to elaborate on this statement, please? Hey Icelander, just jumping in for Pauline here, but here's a link you might find helpful: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201468Boot Camp has been around officially since Leopard 
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That means I should have it somewhere! Right, I'll be checking that link and then go dig for my original installation disc, for I swear I've never seen this nifty thing Thanks a lot for the info 
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!
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Thanks for everyone's advice. The Bootcamp option sounds like it "could" work, but the steps to get there are far too technical for an old guy like me. Plus, invariably, the "simple" steps often turns into a computer nightmare, so I guess I'm stuck for awhile. Wish I had not switched computers now...
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Bootcamp is just an O/S loader that allows you to install and switch between multiple O/S's on the same machine. You need to make sure you have appropriate hard disk space for the other O/S (Windows) and any apps you wish to run in it, and that you have to have the Windows installation media and license Key to make it work. It's just a way to allow for dual booting the machine. They are not integrated into each other, so you get one or the other (Windows or Mac). If you want access to both, you might want to instead look at something like Parallels for Mac ($79.99), which lets you run both OS's on the same screen.
John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 12TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 12TB SATA BB2026/UMC204HD&404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/Notion/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com (under rehosting/construction)
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Hi,
We've found Bootcamp to work much better than Parallels. Bootcamp creates a partition on the Mac's hard drive that you can install Windows to, and when you're on the Windows side it's just like using a normal Windows computer with no extra complications. Everything just works, especially if you never take the Windows side online. Installation is fairly simple.
While I have talked to users running Band-in-a-Box in Parallels successfully, they're running Windows in a virtual machine (two operating systems at once), and often run into weird issues that we simply can't fix for them. For this reason, I can't really recommend it as results can be unpredictable.
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Wasn't necessarily recommending Parallels, just presenting options.
With Bootcamp, you have literally turned your Mac into a Windows computer (that you can reboot back into a Mac).
John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 12TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 12TB SATA BB2026/UMC204HD&404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/Notion/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com (under rehosting/construction)
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Mandolin Mike - good news! We are running our Mac special again! You can crossgrade to the UltraPlusPAK for just $169! http://www.pgmusic.com/bbmac.packages.htm
Callie
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Thanks ! I will go for that.
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Hi Mike, Great news on the special - such timing! New VST Plugins Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfM9Y6TZuoY&feature=youtu.bePauline PG Music Team
Last edited by Pauline - PG Music; 10/01/16 12:57 PM.
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Thanks, Everyone! It was great timing on my initial post and I "jumped" on the sale on Friday. Makes me wonder if I had mentioned my situation a week prior, if I could have "initiated" the sale sooner . Anyways, after downloading all files by Saturday morning, everything seems to be working great - so, thanks again!
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