So far I'm loving it. As a multi-genre musician, this thing is PERFECT!
I am wondering a couple of thing though.
1. I got the UltraPak but when I place the arrow over Category/Jazz and so on I get this
UltraPak=1,919 Found=1,799
Other categories show similar messages.
2. Is there a comprehensive course somewhere that I can take since we're still in a hybrid lockdown mode here in NYC? So far I'm picking it up pretty well but I feel like I might be missing some great handy feature just because nobody's pointed them out to me.
Thank you all.
Pete
Tolerance is just not enough. Love is the only thing that will defeat hatred.
I’m not at a computer, but I wonder if the maximum number might include separate purchase items that are offered every so often. These are called Bonus and Xtra Paks
We will figure it out.
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So far I'm loving it. As a multi-genre musician, this thing is PERFECT!
I am wondering a couple of thing though.
1. I got the UltraPak but when I place the arrow over Category/Jazz and so on I get this
UltraPak=1,919 Found=1,799
Pete
Hola Pete,
I also have the same UltraPak as you, however after 20+ years I have accumulated lots of the Bonus and Xtra Paks that Matt referred to. One can drive them selves crazy trying to reconcile all these thousands of styles. One think you can do... Go onto the main screen, select - "Help-What add-ons do I have" and see if that identifies any problems with your install. My guess is everything is as it should be.
NOTE: Just for full transparency, I did not update my styles with version 2021 so none of them at included. But that is another story.
wow. i had a feeling this would be a welcoming and helpful community. Welp. I have a little homework to do. I can't tell you how many hours of work BiaB has saved me.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Tolerance is just not enough. Love is the only thing that will defeat hatred.
You will find tutorial videos on the main site of pgmusic.com.
You will also find a very good comprehensive video corse at groove3.com. It will take you through the basics in a step by step manner.
You also may ask any questions here and receive expert advice. In the meantime, have fun. U learn something new every time I sit down with it and I have been a customer for over 2p years.
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You solved it before I could check. Your results are normal. The Andy Laverne materials were a one-time special purchase.
Actually, although I have almost everything from almost thirty years, I don’t have that, either. Let me find out if perhaps we can fix this. But for now, you have far more than enough to have a lot of fun!
BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
You solved it before I could check. Your results are normal. The Andy Laverne materials were a one-time special purchase.
Actually, although I have almost everything from almost thirty years, I don’t have that, either. Let me find out if perhaps we can fix this. But for now, you have far more than enough to have a lot of fun!
you got that right. fun and work!! and really both. totally appreciate your help and the community's help.
Tolerance is just not enough. Love is the only thing that will defeat hatred.
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