Originally Posted By: VideoTrack

Do consider that you can currently take advantage of special pricing, and you'll still get all updates that are released for this version, no matter when they become available.

Indeed. And I'll be doing so (much to my own surprise). I normally wait with most software, at least until the initial dust has settled.

I do actually have a complete mirror of the whole installation on a USB hard drive, so if I get disillusioned or irritated, I should be able revert and try again later, or indeed even run the two versions side-by-side.

Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11
BIAB2025 Audiophile, a bunch of other software.
Kawai MP6, Ui24R, Focusrite Saffire Pro40 and Scarletts
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