The learning curve varies depending upon you existing musical knowledge and also sound manipulation and recording experience. For example, when I started using biab and rb over a year ago, I didn't even know what midi is. I actually bought some extra books to learn some basics so that I can use the programs. I got some great help on these forums, too. As I browse the forums and see explanations for things that I need to learn, I do a screen capture and save it for future reference. The manuals have a lot of info, but for whatever reason, I'm not always successful finding what I need in them. Truth be told, I have struggled to learn some of the features of these programs. However, I would compare it to practicing music---the more you do it, the better you become. It has been somewhat humbling for me but very worthwhile---not to mention learning to be more patient. FWIW

Stan

Cornet Curmudgeon