** I'm not technically savvy so please be kind to me***
My BIAB laptop is under performing - it stutters and stops during songs. F12 is my best friend
From reading earlier forum posts, I downloaded & ran Geek Bench, but the results mean nothing to me.
Can someone please tell me what the results mean? Apart from BIAB I don't run anything from this laptop - it has no virus protection and limited internet access.
TOSHIBA Satellite A500
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
1358 1536
Geekbench 4.1.1 Tryout for Windows x86 (32-bit)
Result Information
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System Information
TOSHIBA Satellite A500
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) Model TOSHIBA Satellite A500 Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 @ 2.19 GHz 1 processor, 2 cores Processor ID GenuineIntel Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 10 Processor Codename Penryn Processor Package Socket P (478) L1 Instruction Cache 32 KB x 2 L1 Data Cache 32 KB x 2 L2 Cache 2048 KB L3 Cache 0 KB Motherboard TOSHIBA KSKAA Northbridge Intel GM45/GM47 07 Southbridge Intel 82801IM (ICH9-M) 03 BIOS TOSHIBA V2.00 Memory 4096 MB DDR2 SDRAM 399MHz
Single-Core Performance
Single-Core Score
1358 Crypto Score
76 Integer Score 1647
Floating Point Score 1101 Memory Score 1417
AES 76 59.2 MB/sec
LZMA 1860 2.91 MB/sec
JPEG 1879 15.1 Mpixels/sec
Canny 1268 17.6 Mpixels/sec
Lua 1347 1.38 MB/sec
Dijkstra 2095 1.42 MTE/sec
SQLite 1483 41.1 Krows/sec
HTML5 Parse 1410 6.40 MB/sec
HTML5 DOM 1885 1.71 MElements/sec
Histogram Equalization 1482 46.3 Mpixels/sec
PDF Rendering 1292 34.3 Mpixels/sec
LLVM 2534 174.3 functions/sec
Camera 1668 4.63 images/sec
SGEMM 512 10.8 Gflops
SFFT 699 1.74 Gflops
N-Body Physics 1005 750.8 Kpairs/sec
Ray Tracing 989 144.5 Kpixels/sec
Rigid Body Physics 1644 4814.7 FPS
HDR 1764 6.40 Mpixels/sec
Gaussian Blur 927 16.3 Mpixels/sec
Speech Recognition 1580 13.5 Words/sec
Face Detection 1580 461.6 Ksubwindows/sec
Memory Copy 829 2.30 GB/sec
Memory Latency 4503 96.1 ns
Memory Bandwidth 763 4.08 GB/sec
Multi-Core Performance
Multi-Core Score
1536 Crypto Score 75
Integer Score
1960
Floating Point Score
1326
Memory Score
1263 AES 75 58.2 MB/sec
LZMA 2362 3.69 MB/sec
JPEG 2464 19.8 Mpixels/sec
Canny 1732 24.0 Mpixels/sec
Lua 1739 1.79 MB/sec
Dijkstra 2068 1.40 MTE/sec
SQLite 1456 40.4 Krows/sec
HTML5 Parse 1784 8.10 MB/sec
HTML5 DOM 1880 1.70 MElements/sec
Histogram Equalization 1972 61.6 Mpixels/sec
PDF Rendering 1701 45.2 Mpixels/sec
LLVM 3342 229.8 functions/sec
Camera 1627 4.51 images/sec
SGEMM 513 10.9 Gflops
SFFT 696 1.74 Gflops
N-Body Physics 1378 1.03 Mpairs/sec
Ray Tracing 1297 189.5 Kpixels/sec
Rigid Body Physics 2215 6484.8 FPS
HDR 2356 8.54 Mpixels/sec
Gaussian Blur 919 16.1 Mpixels/sec
Speech Recognition 1833 15.7 Words/sec
Face Detection 2271 663.3 Ksubwindows/sec
Memory Copy 854 2.37 GB/sec
Memory Latency 3074 140.8 ns
Memory Bandwidth 769 4.11 GB/sec Am I using a popgun when I should be using a cannon?
It's an old laptop, and probably needs to be replaced.
Or not???
Any comments are appreciated. (sorry for the long post)
Visit Toshiba's website and go to the page that has software and drivers for your laptop. Download and install any updates that have been posted since the last time you visited the site.
Visit Intel's website +++ HERE +++. Download and run the Intel chipset scanner. The utility program identifies what Intel chips are used inside the laptop, examines the chipset drivers in Windows and suggests updates if they are needed.
While looking over the information I did not see how much memory your laptop has. Your laptop can use 4 GB of memory.+++ Crucial.com +++ has a utility program that scans your computer and suggests memory that works in your computer. If your laptop has only 1 or 2 GB of memory upgrading to the full 4 GB is inexpensive and pretty easy to do. If you're not comfortable swapping memory any computer shop can do it and may not charge you if you buy the memory from them.
If you have not run the hard drive defrag program in a a long time you may need to let the program run overnight. It can take a day or longer for the program to complete.
Thank you guys, I appreciate your help and will try your suggestions. I run defrag regularly, so that shouldn't be an issue. Matt - the single core score you mentioned is 1358; ideally what should it be?
OK. I've decided to bite the bullet and buy a new laptop.
Can anyone please advise the minimum specs that I should look for?
I only use it for BIAB so I don't need a lot of extras.
And a further question; since I've had the old laptop (about 9 years) I've updated every year, and purchased all of the extras from PG Music - some were on CDs and some were downloaded (the main program is on a HDD) To save a lot of time, if I were to copy the bb file from the old laptop, transfer it to an external drive, and then copy that to the new laptop, would that work?.
Your plan to copy the \bb and \Realband folders to an external source and then load that onto your new computer will work fine. This is what I do every time I get a new computer.
You will need to run the 2017 minimal install after doing the above so that you set the new computer up for BIAB.
Make sure you deactivate BIAB (under the Help option) before deleting it off your older computer. This will preserve the 3 activations that PG Music give.
The below thread has more detailed information on this process if you wish to read it.
Don't just get minimum specs. Get the most powerful you can afford. I would have thought most new laptops would be plenty powerful enough. Make sure it has a big Hard drive in the laptop, lots of USB slots. Preferably USB 3. If you don't need a laptop (eg for performing live), you get a lot more bang for your bucks with desktops. I wouldn't bother with a DVD drive etc unless you have poor internet. I guess most new laptops don't even have DVD drives now. Others will add more useful info as well.
Windows 10 Home 20H2 Build 19042.487 BIAB 2021 (Build 818) Intel(R) Core(TM), i3-4160, CPU @3.60 GHz RAM 16 GB, 64 Bit X64-based processor Zoom UAC-2 (USB 3 interface-built in midi) VoiceLive 3 Extreme, Sputnik Valve Condenser Mic
I only use it for BIAB so I don't need a lot of extras.
You're thinking of this exactly backwards. This statement implies you're "only running Biab" like that's some simple thing. No, any digital audio software that renders and manipulates audio (which includes Biab or any DAW like Real Band) stresses the heck out of a computer.
There are no "extras" there's only the CPU, RAM and type of system drive which in the modern world means an SSD not a spinning hard drive. Any new PC with mid range power will have USB 3 so I guess an extra would be the number of USB ports. More is better.
You asked Matt how much higher. My answer: A lot. The computer in my sig that I picked up off Ebay used last year for $600 scores 3,287. That's middle of the pack, high end new machines can score 7,500. I just ran the new Geekbench 4 and they don't test single core any more, they have something called Open CL and my score is 17,815. I have no idea what that means or how it compares to the old single core score.
Anyway like was said, get the most CPU and ram you can afford with a minimum 256 gig SSD. 128 gigs would really be cutting it close for a system drive running audio apps. An i5 processor would be my minimum with an i7 much preferred.
I agree with Bob and lambada about getting a powerful computer. I will disagree with lambada about a DVD/CD burner. I would try to get an internal DVD/CD drive. IMHO you need a DVD/CD drive so you can burn your songs to CDs, create a boot disk (which you can not do with an external drive) etc. YMMV
I get most of my exercise these days from shaking my head in disbelief.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
Many years ago, I bought a netbook (big mistake) that had no CD/DVD drive. I bought an external USB drive for it. I actually still have it; my wife’s Mac mini has no CD/DVD drive either. So, you should be able to add this if needed.
I have to say, I hardly use the burner anymore, what with MP3s even in my car.
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Another thing I read but can't find the article, is USB 3 is fast enough to use a thumb drive to put your cloned HD on and then boot from it. I recently picked up a 64 Gig USB 3 Sandisk thumb drive for that but haven't cloned my OS to it yet.
Another thing I read but can't find the article, is USB 3 is fast enough to use a thumb drive to put your cloned HD on and then boot from it. I recently picked up a 64 Gig USB 3 Sandisk thumb drive for that but haven't cloned my OS to it yet.
Bob
This is interesting. I have two laptops and never will boot from a USB port, even if I set it up to do so in the BIOS. Apparently on these two the OS must load prior to opening the USB ports. Maybe things have changed in the last two years?
I get most of my exercise these days from shaking my head in disbelief.
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
I agree, always buy as much computer and processing power as you can afford.
Having said that....
Often when people come in asking about performance related issues and say they're getting clicks, pops, hesitation, stuff out of sync, the first thing I think about is the sound card. It's generally at the root of those sorts of problems.
You can't generally get good performance out of factory (stock) sound cards and their drivers. Most of the folks here and on other music recording web sites are using third party external sound cards and ASIO drivers. Just about any computer will run the software just fine, but you do need to have a soundcard/interface that's up to the task.
I have run and still have a laptop that is pitifully under-powered by today's and PG's minimum requirements. YET.... with my Focusrite interface and ASIO drivers, I get absolutely great performance in spite of the fact that is s duo-core, running Vista for the OS and I think it has either 1 or 2 gig at most for it's memory.
My standard desktop DAW is similar.... 4GB, i5 chip, XP pro/32 and it's a rock solid workhorse.
You will get better performance out of an old bare minimum computer with a nice aftermarket recording interface than you will with a state of the art computer with a factory standard soundcard chip set.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.com Add nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.
The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
I note that I have an Intel I5-4430 @3.00 GHz, with 10GB of ram on an HP Machine. When I download the Intel Chipset scan, it said these are generic Intel customized by the manufacturer. And that statement is a link, where all the mfrs come up, and I can choose HP, but that goes to their general support website, so I didn't go any further. I'm not having any problems with BB, my mic and headphone and keyboard all go through the Focusrite Scarlett Solo.
Now that Band in a Box comes on its own hard drive, has that changed anything, as far as what computer to use? I have a fast C: drive that runs the programs, and a big ol' 1T hybrid D: where the working files are sent. Video is like audio, by uses more power and space.
Hi guys, Thank you for all your help & suggestions; I think I've found an HP laptop that fits the bill. It's within my price range, and the specs meet the recommendations as suggested by the forum. Just one problem - it doesn't have a line in. I currently have my keyboard connected to the Ketron, which has stereo RCA output, through a lead to a 3.5mm (?) jack that goes into the line in of the laptop.
Without a line-in, is there another way to connect the Ketron to the HP - perhaps some sort of adaptor? TIA
Maybe the line in and line out are combined? Seems strange. You can always use a USB output for sound. As mentioned a good audio interface will be most suitable if the budget stretches. I use the the UA-2 by Zoom as it's USB 3. There are others by Zoom. Personally I love Zoom products but a lot of people on the site like Focusrite, and there are loads of others. Even some of these fancy mixers..... if live is going to be your thing. :-)
Windows 10 Home 20H2 Build 19042.487 BIAB 2021 (Build 818) Intel(R) Core(TM), i3-4160, CPU @3.60 GHz RAM 16 GB, 64 Bit X64-based processor Zoom UAC-2 (USB 3 interface-built in midi) VoiceLive 3 Extreme, Sputnik Valve Condenser Mic
Hi Ed, I'm not sure. I believe the signal that comes from the Ketron SD2 is MIDI. Currently I connect a regular RCA/3.5mm lead from the Ketron output to the line in of the laptop. I hoping someone who uses a Ketron & a laptop without line in will jump in.
Like Matt said, you're going to need an external interface that has line-in capability to get the audio from the Ketron back to your computer.
I've got a Ketron SD-2 (and unfortunately, it is failing, so I can use it much anymore, however....).
The Ketron accepts MIDI input from either a computer or a keyboard. It generates the audio from that input and sends it out via a stereo audio connection. That's why you need the "line-in" on your computer to be able to record the Ketron's output in real time (you have to records it; you can't render it like you can with a DXi or a VSTi).
So, something like Matt's suggestion should work for you. Here is how I had my system set up (I have an M-Audio Fast Track Pro, which has audio in, audio out, MIDI in and MIDI out capability).
My Fast Track pro is connected to my computer via USB and is seen by the computer as an available sound card. The USB is a bi-direction connetion that supports audio and MIDI data across the connection. I then have the MIDI out of the FastTrack connected to the MIDI in of the Ketron (which allows MIDI data from the computer to drive the Ketron; however, you could just have the MIDI out of your electronic keyboard connected to the MIDI in of the Ketron, which allows the keyboard to drive the Ketron). Then the output from my Ketron goes to a stereo audio input on my hardware mixer unit and then the mixer unit is connected to the audio in on my Fast Track pro (via balanced cables for clean sound) so that the audio data from the Ketron can be recorded back into the computer. You don't need the intermediary mixer (the Ketron audio out could go directly to the audio in of your external sound card); however, this allows me to also use the mixer for microphone records and other instrument recordings.
Below is a rough picture of how I do it with my laptop:
John
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Now that Band in a Box comes on its own hard drive, has that changed anything, as far as what computer to use?
No, that has nothing to do with it. The PGM hard drive is just another external storage device, it's not processing anything. The processing is done by your CPU in your computer.
Keith, you said you're not very technical and I can certainly see that's true. I sympathize because about 15 years ago I was right there with you. I decided to get into digital audio and knew absolutely squat about any of it. I could barely spell MIDI much less understand what it was.
First, Bob's Mantra: "Midi is not audio, audio is not MIDI, ommmm."
Once you understand that, the first question is what exactly are you recording? Are you using the Ketron as a sound source for Biab? If so that's for Biab's MIDI tracks, the Real Tracks/Drums are all audio, not MIDI so the Ketron is not doing anything with the RT/RD's
Next is do you sing, are you wanting to record your vocals?
Next do you want to record anyone else like a singer, a guitarist, whatever?
Right now you have a laptop and a Ketron. The Ketron is a synth that accepts a MIDI signal and converts that to audio. Go back to Bob's mantra and understand that. It converts MIDI to audio. How do you hear or record the audio? To simply hear it you take the RCA audio jacks out of the Ketron and plug them into your amp or studio monitors. To record that audio you have to run those RCA's into your laptop and then the audio FROM the laptop goes to your sound system unless you want to listen to everything on the little crappy laptop speakers. The headphone out's from the laptop can sound pretty good, you could use an audio adapter to run the audio from the headphone out to your sound system.
If your laptop has a line out but no line in then you need something to get the audio into the laptop. The only way is to use a USB interface. That interface plugs into your laptop using it's USB port, it's the USB that carries the audio from your Ketron. The interface has inputs for your mic or any instruments (which are audio inputs). That means you need an interface with two audio inputs for L and R stereo. Those come from the Ketron. You could use something as simple as this:
ALL this does is run the audio out from the Ketron to a USB line into your laptop. Personally I think it's a waste of money because you'll realize you want some other inputs too like a mic for example. But if all you want is a way to get the audio from the Ketron to your laptop then this is all you need plus a couple of 1/4" to RCA adapters. Then use the headphone out of your laptop to your sound system.
This is enough of a lesson for the moment. Let us know exactly what you're trying to do.
Now that Band in a Box comes on its own hard drive, has that changed anything, as far as what computer to use?
I do not disagree with anything Bob jazzmammal said. I'll just point out that I think there is something to consider if you are really trying hard to squeeze out the best performance. BIAB runs fine from the supplied USB drive. But it will run better if the program is loaded onto an internal hard drive, and much better if loaded onto an internal SSD drive.
Most laptops you can buy have a SSD boot drive (the only drive) as standard or an option, but it isn't large enough capacity for all of BIAB, and maybe not even for just the program without the RealTracks. In a desktop, you can easily pop in a SSD just for the BIAB program; this is what I did. Then save the RealTracks on an internal fast hard drive that will always be faster than an external USB drive (again, this is what I did). Extreme and more expensive? Yes. But for me as a composer it is worth it.
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Hi again, Thank you all for your assistance. John - thank for going to the trouble of showing me your set up - very impressive.
Matt - as always your knowledge & advice is always first class - thank you.
Bob -
Originally Posted By: jazzmammal Keith, you said you're not very technical and I can certainly see that's true. I sympathize because about 15 years ago I was right there with you. I decided to get into digital audio and knew absolutely squat about any of it. I could barely spell MIDI much less understand what it was.
I still can't spell MDII
Next is do you sing, are you wanting to record your vocals?
No ... my singing is cr*p
Next do you want to record anyone else like a singer, a guitarist, whatever?
No, just me and my keyboard.
This is enough of a lesson for the moment. Let us know exactly what you're trying to do.
Bob
Bob , thank you. I was of the (mis)understanding that the signal coming out of the Ketron was MIDI, but now I understand that its not. I can now look at finding a suitable connection as per your recommendation.
OK, I see in your other thread you were asking about a MIDI to USB converter cable. In this thread I assumed you already had one of those because you said here you needed to get the audio out of your Ketron since the new laptop doesn't have a line in like the old one did. Since the Ketron can only produce audio from an incoming midi signal that begs the question, how have you been using the Ketron up to now if you don't already have a midi connection cable?
This is why I asked you exactly what are you planning to do with your equipment in this case a keyboard and the Ketron. To be specific:
1. What make and model of keyboard do you have and what kind of midi connections does it have?
2. How do want to use your keyboard? Is it to play along with Biab and you want to record the audio only? If you connect the midi from your keyboard to the Ketron you can use the Ketron for better/different sounds than what the keyboard produces internally.
3. When you use Biab do you use some midi styles or do you use all Real Tracks? Your Ketron can really make the midi styles come to life.
Answers to these questions will help us to figure out just what you need. it's possible you can get away with a couple of cheap midi to USB cables but lets find out.
Hi Bob, Thanks for your continuing interest & help. The previous thread you referred to relates to a replacement cable, rather than a new item. My current setup (which works fine) is as follows:
Casio WK1800 keyboard -> Edirol UM1X interface - 1 DIN into Casio & the other into -> Ketron SD2. The USB from the interface into the Toshiba laptop. Ketron via RCAs to 3.5mm lead into line in of laptop. Laptop headphone out via graphic equalizer into amp.
I've had the Ketron for a number of years now, and I absolutely love it. The sounds it produces, particularly the higher bank patches are great, and combined with Real Tracks, they make a simple piano player like me sound half good
I'm hoping that the solution will be simply a lead with RCA stereo jacks (from the Ketron) and a USB (to the new laptop).
We need to know, you are not likely to run into the highest end studios and see a MacBook Pro running Garage Band, although I am told Willie's Austin studio has good ol' Pro Tools at the core. You might see a rack of something like these: http://tascam.com/product/da-3000/
Scroll down to the schematic and note the components include transformer (no 12v converter in the wall) DAC and ADC modules, and a few other things. run the And, the clock to snyc them. The channel faders are in another room.
I only point this out to advise you as to what you are hoping to duplicate with the system you are putting together. Don't spend too much time reinventing the wheel.
It doesn't take long to get up to $1,299 putting components together. They have to balance. If it runs cakewalk, it probably will run BIAB. If not, run the BIAB on a laptop.
Risking being rude by replying to my own post, one other general knowlege topic we should all be familiar with are is the processors. Questions one: AMD or Intel? Question two: Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7? Compare Intel processors. Four core, eight thread, recomended for audio visual media work.
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Look Ma! More MIDI 14: SynthMaster,
Instrumental Studies Set 23: More '80s Hard Rock Soloing,
MIDI SuperTracks Set 45: More SynthMaster
Artist Performance Set 18: Songs with Vocals 8
RealDrums Stems Set 8: Pop, Funk & More with Jerry Roe
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Mac!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Mac!
We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Mac & Windows Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!
We've been hard at it to bring you the latest and greatest in this 9th installment of our popular XPro Styles PAK series! Included are 75 styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres (25 styles each) that fans have come to expect, as well as 25 styles in this volume's wildcard genre: funk & R&B!
If you're itching to get a sneak peek at what's included in XPro Styles PAK 9, here is a small helping of what you can look forward to: Funky R&B Horns, Upbeat Celtic Rock, Jazz Fusion Salsa, Gentle Indie Folk, Cool '60s Soul, Funky '70s R&B, Smooth Jazz Hip Hop, Acoustic Rockabilly Swing, Funky Reggae Dub, Dreamy Retro Latin Jazz, Retro Soul-Rock Fusion, and much more!
Special Pricing! Until July 31, 2024, all the XPro Styles PAKs 1 - 9 are on sale for only $29 ea (Reg. $49 ea), or get them all in the XPro Styles PAK Bundle for only $149 (reg. $299)! Order now!
XPro Styles PAKs require Band-in-a-Box® 2025 or higher and are compatible with ANY package, including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile Edition.
New! Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and Higher for Windows!
Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) is here with 200 brand new RealStyles!
We're excited to bring you our latest and greatest in the all new Xtra Styles PAK 20 for Band-in-a-Box! This fresh installment is packed with 200 all-new styles spanning the rock & pop, jazz, and country genres you've come to expect, as well as the exciting inclusion of electronic styles!
In this PAK you’ll discover: Minimalist Modern Funk, New Wave Synth Pop, Hard Bop Latin Groove, Gospel Country Shuffle, Cinematic Synthwave, '60s Motown, Funky Lo-Fi Bossa, Heavy 1980s Metal, Soft Muted 12-8 Folk, J-Pop Jazz Fusion, and many more!
All the Xtra Styles PAKs 1 - 20 are on special for only $29 each (reg $49), or get all 209 PAKs for $199 (reg $399)! Order now!
Note: The Xtra Styles require the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition of Band-in-a-Box®. (Xtra Styles PAK 20 requires the 2025 or higher UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition. They will not work with the Pro or MegaPAK version because they need the RealTracks from the UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition.
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