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PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates #518142 01/16/19 02:28 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,434 Lake Keowee, South Carolina MountainSide OP Veteran
OP MountainSide Veteran Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,434 Lake Keowee, South Carolina	Just happen to be checking through the updates section to be sure I have the latest updates. Happen to notice all of the RealTrack updates. My assumption is that if you order the UltraPak or the UltraPak+ each year you would get the Realtrack updates. But what happens if you order the PlusPak Upgrade which includes only the new program and new RealTracks? This is what I do each year. My thinking is that you would not get the previous RealTrack updates. In this case, I need to go back and download the previous RealTrack updates to get myself up to the current RT patch levels. Is this right? Jeff Win11, Intel i7 7700K 4.2Ghz, 32Gb RAM, 2x1Tb HD, 500Gb NVMe, BIAB/RB 2025, MOTU 828MK3 audio, MOTU Midi Express, Yamaha Montage 7, DX7II, TX802, Motif XS Rack, Roland Fantom XR Rack, Oberheim Matrix 1000, VoiceLive3 Extreme, Kontakt 6, SampleTank 4.3

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #518146 01/16/19 02:58 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 68 R ryclark Enthusiast
ryclark Enthusiast R Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 68	Not AFAIAA. Any RT update patches are included in the latest BIAB version. If you just install the PlusPAK files over your last year's UltraPAK you should have everything I believe. That's what I have done and nothing seems to be missing. The only thinks you might not have are previous Xtra style packs if you hadn't bought and installed them previously. Last edited by ryclark; 01/16/19 02:59 AM.

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #518151 01/16/19 03:47 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,840 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,840 Australia	Hi Jeff, I agree with you. Since the UltraPak and UltraPak+ are all Realtracks, Realdrums, MIDI Supertracks, etc., (except for bonus material), these would contain update files. Regarding the PlusPak, though, as far as I'm aware, it only provides the newly released components of the new version of BIAB/RB. I haven't bought the PlusPak for a few years but my recollection is that since it is downloadable, the files consist of the BIAB/RB program file and then grouped sets of Realtracks. Updates were not mentioned in any of the documentation and no downloadable file had 'update' attached to its name. The above said, the PlusPak can only be installed over the previous year's UltraPak or UltraPak+ installations. This means that it is reasonable to include updates for earlier tracks in the PlusPak since the previous installation should have all files. It's a question worth asking someone at PG Music using Live Help. Regards, Noel MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2025 audios on Soundcloud

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #518183 01/16/19 07:31 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 108 Boston bostonx Apprentice
bostonx Apprentice Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 108 Boston	This is what I did: As I have a new laptop, I first downloaded my previous version(2014) in my case everything pack into my laptop full install from hd Then I downloaded my new 2019 version UltraPak into the same folder so I got all my real tracks now from 2014 to 2019 now that said if you only upgrade to plus pack yes you’ll only get the new real tracks that are included in that pack, but you’ll still have your older ones as long as your downloading to the Same bb folder One thing to note that I found out once you download everything, and you open up the app... in stylepicker you have to regenerate the styles so it picks up everything you have I hope this makes sense Biab 2019 ultra pack Dell laptop I7 running windows 2010 Midi keyboard Roland BR600 8 track recorder Sonar X3 producer flstudio 20

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #518187 01/16/19 07:47 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,059 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,059 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	I've never been fully sure of this so I keep the .EXE file for every Xtra and Bonus Pak etc. It does no harm to run an installer if you already have the files. BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #518197 01/16/19 08:11 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,674 Pensacola, Florida jford Veteran
jford Veteran Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,674 Pensacola, Florida	Also, going from 2014 to 2019, realize that the folder structure changed, so bee sure to ruin the cleanup routine (under the help menu) to move everything to its proper place, otherwise you won't see all your content. The new folder structure was implemented with BB 2018. John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 2x2TB, 1x4TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 2x1.5TB, 2x2TB, 1x4TB SATA BB2025/UMC404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/MixBus/Notion/Finale/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #519050 01/20/19 01:10 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,809 Bynar ZeroZero Expert
ZeroZero Expert Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,809 Bynar	Never heard of the "clean up routine" until John pointed it out. I ran it and got the following, no idea what it all means. NB I keep a dedicated E drive for BB ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Tutorial - BB2012 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Tutorial - Repeats and Endings dest = E:\bb\Documentation\Tutorials\Tutorial - Repeats and Endings backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Tutorial - Repeats and Endings <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 There are no files found by mask E:\bb\BBToolBar.ini Files with ST2 extension are absent in folder E:\bb\ Files with ST3 extension are absent in folder E:\bb\ Files with XT2 extension are absent in folder E:\bb\ >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Artist Performance Sets dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Artist Performance Sets backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Artist Performance Sets <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Artist Video Performance Sets dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Artist Video Performance Sets backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Artist Video Performance Sets <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Instrumental Studies dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Instrumental Studies backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Instrumental Studies <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\20 Tunes - Blues Guitar Vol. 2 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\20 Tunes - Blues Guitar Vol. 2 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\20 Tunes - Blues Guitar Vol. 2 ERROR: dest dir does not exist: E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\20 Tunes - Blues Guitar Vol. 2 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\20 Tunes - Jazz Guitar Vol. 3 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\20 Tunes - Jazz Guitar Vol. 3 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\20 Tunes - Jazz Guitar Vol. 3 ERROR: dest dir does not exist: E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\20 Tunes - Jazz Guitar Vol. 3 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\20 Tunes - Rock Guitar Vol. 2 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\20 Tunes - Rock Guitar Vol. 2 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\20 Tunes - Rock Guitar Vol. 2 ERROR: dest dir does not exist: E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\20 Tunes - Rock Guitar Vol. 2 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Guitar Comping - High Strings dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Guitar Comping - High Strings backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Guitar Comping - High Strings ERROR: dest dir does not exist: E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Guitar Comping - High Strings <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Guitar Comping - Low Strings dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Guitar Comping - Low Strings backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Guitar Comping - Low Strings ERROR: dest dir does not exist: E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Guitar Comping - Low Strings <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs - Blues Guitar Vol. 1 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Blues Guitar Vol. 1 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs - Blues Guitar Vol. 1 ERROR: dest dir does not exist: E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Blues Guitar Vol. 1 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs - Rock Guitar Vol. 1 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Rock Guitar Vol. 1 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs - Rock Guitar Vol. 1 ERROR: dest dir does not exist: E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Rock Guitar Vol. 1 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\50SONGS dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\50SONGS backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\50SONGS <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs - Bluegrass Guitar dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Bluegrass Guitar backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs - Bluegrass Guitar <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs - Blues Piano dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Blues Piano backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs - Blues Piano <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs - Country Guitar with Audio Memos dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Country Guitar with Audio Memos backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs - Country Guitar with Audio Memos <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs - Jazz (All instruments) dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Jazz (All instruments) backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs - Jazz (All instruments) <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs - Jazz Guitar Phrases dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Jazz Guitar Phrases backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs - Jazz Guitar Phrases <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs - Jazz Piano dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs - Jazz Piano backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs - Jazz Piano <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs -Solo Intros dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs -Solo Intros backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs -Solo Intros <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\101 Riffs -Trio Intros dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\101 Riffs -Trio Intros backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\101 Riffs -Trio Intros <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\BLUEJAMC dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\BLUEJAMC backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\BLUEJAMC <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\BLUEJAMF dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\BLUEJAMF backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\BLUEJAMF <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\BGFAKE dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\BGFAKE backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\BGFAKE <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\bpsolos dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\bpsolos backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\bpsolos ERROR: dest dir does not exist: E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\bpsolos <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\CGSOLOS dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\CGSOLOS backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\CGSOLOS <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\CLASFAKE dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\CLASFAKE backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\CLASFAKE <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Classical MIDI-FakeBook3 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Classical MIDI-FakeBook3 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Classical MIDI-FakeBook3 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Classical MIDI-Fakebook 2 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Classical MIDI-Fakebook 2 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Classical MIDI-Fakebook 2 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\CopyMe dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\CopyMe backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\CopyMe <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Duets for Sight Reading dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Duets for Sight Reading backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Duets for Sight Reading <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Ear Training dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Ear Training backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Ear Training <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\FGSOLO50 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\FGSOLO50 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\FGSOLO50 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Folk Songs dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Folk Songs backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Folk Songs <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Jazz Guitar Solos - Swingin Vol 4 dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Jazz Guitar Solos - Swingin Vol 4 backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Jazz Guitar Solos - Swingin Vol 4 <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\JAZZPRAC dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\JAZZPRAC backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\JAZZPRAC <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\JGSOLOS dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\JGSOLOS backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\JGSOLOS <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Novelty Piano Riffs dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Novelty Piano Riffs backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Novelty Piano Riffs <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Swingin' Jazz Piano Solos dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Swingin' Jazz Piano Solos backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Swingin' Jazz Piano Solos <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Soundtrack MIDI Fakebook dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Soundtrack MIDI Fakebook backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Soundtrack MIDI Fakebook <<<<<< mergeFolders errorCount 0 Files with STY extension are absent in folder E:\bb\ Files with STX extension are absent in folder E:\bb\ There are no files found by mask E:\bb\unins.exe There are no files found by mask E:\bb\unins*.dat work completed Last edited by ZeroZero; 01/20/19 01:11 AM. Win 11 64, Asus Rog Strix z390 mobo, 64 gig RAM, 8700k

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #519066 01/20/19 02:52 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,840 Australia Noel96 Veteran
Noel96 Veteran Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 19,840 Australia	Is Band In A Box installed as E:\bb? Or do you use another name for the program folder (for example, E:\bb2019, etc.)? MY SONGS... Audiophile BIAB 2025 audios on Soundcloud

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #519070 01/20/19 03:10 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,033 Derry,Ireland musiclover Veteran
musiclover Veteran Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 3,033 Derry,Ireland	Z an idea might be to check those items that you have errors with, that they are still in the bb root folder although maybe in a different folder there, have been moved to give a more cleaner look, the songs and lessons folder is usually a good place to look. I do know that I used to have a very unorganised bb folder with lots of songs in the root bb folder, and do feel that the clean up utility might have got rid of them for good, as I can't see them anywhere, but was nothing really important anyways. Musiclover My music https://www.youtube.com/user/donegalprideofall Windows 10 (64bit) M-Audio Fast Track Pro, Band in a Box 2025, Cubase 14, Cakewalk and far too many VST plugins that I probably don't need or will ever use

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #519333 01/21/19 02:56 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,674 Pensacola, Florida jford Veteran
jford Veteran Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 12,674 Pensacola, Florida	If the source folder does not exist (perhaps cleanup was previously run or those features were never initially installed), you will see those messages as it checks for files. Cleanup can't move files from a folder that isn't there, obviously. John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 2x2TB, 1x4TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 2x1.5TB, 2x2TB, 1x4TB SATA BB2025/UMC404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/MixBus/Notion/Finale/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates jford #519454 01/21/19 12:54 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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bostonx Apprentice Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 108 Boston	not my post but THANKS! I did that as well. that may solve a couple of wierdisms.. Last edited by bostonx; 01/21/19 12:57 PM. Biab 2019 ultra pack Dell laptop I7 running windows 2010 Midi keyboard Roland BR600 8 track recorder Sonar X3 producer flstudio 20

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #519457 01/21/19 01:21 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,059 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,059 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	For anyone reading this thread, some background might help. We haven't heard much about the Cleanup routine recently because it was needed in BIAB 2018 when the files in the /BB folder were greatly reorganized. Along comes BIAB 2019, and anyone who upgraded from BIAB 2017 or earlier is probably a little confused. When everything gets placed in the right folder, however, it is a lot easier for both you and the program to find things. It does no harm to run that cleanup routine anytime, either standalone or from within the menu. Respectively: /BB/Data/BB_Cleanup.exe -or - Help menu, Utilities, Run Cleanup routine BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates MountainSide #519560 01/22/19 12:27 AM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,809 Bynar ZeroZero Expert
ZeroZero Expert Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,809 Bynar	This is gobbledegook to the average user. What on earth does the following mean? We should be sheilded from all this with plain English. mergeFolders errorCount 0 or any of these things: Files with STY extension are absent in folder E:\bb\ Files with STX extension are absent in folder E:\bb\ There are no files found by mask E:\bb\unins.exe There are no files found by mask E:\bb\unins.dat I have no idea as to whether I need to do something or not. Win 11 64, Asus Rog Strix z390 mobo, 64 gig RAM, 8700k

Re: PlusPak Upgrade: no RealTrack updates ZeroZero #519906 01/23/19 12:17 PM Band-in-a-Box for Windows
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Andrew - PG Music PG Music Staff Joined: May 2002 Posts: 7,420 Victoria, BC	That is a normal result and you wouldn't normally need to run the utility manually. It gets run automatically when you install Band-in-a-Box, and if you're interested in what it did you can check the log file that it saves. Quote: >>>>>> mergeFolders source = E:\bb\Soundtrack MIDI Fakebook dest = E:\bb\Songs and Lessons\Soundtrack MIDI Fakebook backup = E:\bb\Data\Backup\Misc\ ERROR: source dir does not exist: E:\bb\Soundtrack MIDI Fakebook Files with STY extension are absent in folder E:\bb\ This means that there was a 'cleanup instruction' to move the SoundTrack Fakebook folder (source folder) from the root of the bb folder to the bb\Songs and Lessons folder (destination), but the source folder didn't exist. This is probably because it's already in the destination "clean" folder. Also, it wanted to move styles from the root to the Styles subfolder but there were none to move. Andrew PG Music Inc.

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The 2025 RealCombos Booster PAK: -For Pro customers, this includes 33 new RealTracks and 65+ new RealStyles. -For MegaPAK customers, this includes 29 new RealTracks and 45+ new RealStyles. -For UltraPAK customers, this includes 20 new RealStyles.
Look Ma! More MIDI 13: Country & Americana
Instrumental Studies Set 22: 2-Hand Piano Soloing - Rhythm Changes
MIDI SuperTracks Set 44: Jazz Piano
Artist Performance Set 17: Songs with Vocals 7
Playable RealTracks Set 4
RealDrums Stems Set 7: Jazz with Mike Clark
SynthMaster Sounds and Styles (with audio demos)
128 GM MIDI Patch Audio Demos.

Looking for more great add-ons, then upgrade to the 2025 49-PAK for just $49 and you'll get:

20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums with 20 RealStyles,
FLAC Files (lossless audio files) for the 20 Bonus Unreleased RealTracks and RealDrums
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

Learn more about the Bonus PAKs for Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®!

July 21, 2025

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!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch 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.

July 21, 2025

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!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch 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.

July 21, 2025

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!

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!

Learn more and listen to demos of the Xtra Styles PAK 20.

Video: Xtra Styles PAK 20 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch now!

July 21, 2025

New! XPro Styles PAK 9 for Band-in-a-Box 2025 and higher for Windows!

We've just released XPro Styles PAK 9 for Windows & Mac Band-in-a-Box version 2025 (and higher) with 100 brand new RealStyles, plus 29 RealTracks/RealDrums!

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!

Learn more and listen to demos of XPro Styles PAKs.

Video: XPro Styles PAK 9 Overview & Styles Demos: Watch 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.

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