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You should be able to download everything except the actual audiophile tracks now.
I did not receive a tracking # via email but my drive arrived day before yesterday.
BIAB 2024 Audiophile Mac
24Core/60CoreGPU M2 MacStudioUltra/8TB/192GB Sequoia, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP
Digital Performer11, LogicPro, Finale27/Dorico/Encore/SmartScorePro64/Notion6 /Overture5
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hello, i just got the USB audiophile package via FedEx.
now THAT company IS impressive.
and so is PG music. lol.
thx, for the positive feedback.
I'm now updating the Drum and Real Tracks files manually, as this was to the only way last time, I got a decent result.
there are still 60 files N/A, and all seem to be from the bonus paks, etc.
will get back to you once I've finished all the transfers.
thx, robbo.
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cheers mike.
yup, my mac pro is a bit old now, but I'm between a rock and a hard place if I want to buy a current mac pro.
looks like next year b4 mac pros with M series CPUs will be available.
not much point in buying the Intel version.
this old one has plenty of RAM and SSDs throughout, so it is quick enough, atm.
I'm not really interested in the BinaB app as much as I am in the AIFF drum files and the real tracks.
all the projects I do are transferred asap to logic pro.
i like to try to match the project tempo in logic to the original tempo of the drum tracks. this way, I can copy the entire drum file in logic, then cut it up finding the sections I need with no quality loss.
very manual .lol.
regards, robbo.
(the last tune I posted on my YT channel has just topped 10,000 views. it uses drums and harp from BB.)
Last edited by robbo; 07/03/22 09:03 PM.
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cheers mike.
yup, my mac pro is a bit old now, but I'm between a rock and a hard place if I want to buy a current mac pro.
looks like next year b4 mac pros with M series CPUs will be available.
not much point in buying the Intel version.
this old one has plenty of RAM and SSDs throughout, so it is quick enough, atm.
I'm not really interested in the BinaB app as much as I am in the AIFF drum files and the real tracks.
all the projects I do are transferred asap to logic pro.
i like to try to match the project tempo in logic to the original tempo of the drum tracks. this way, I can copy the entire drum file in logic, then cut it up finding the sections I need with no quality loss.
very manual .lol.
regards, robbo.
(the last tune I posted on my YT channel has just topped 10,000 views. it uses drums and harp from BB.)
Ok, I’ll bite. Why do you need the next (unannounced but Cook has promised it) Mac Pro? Do you have PCIe cards that you need to host or require more than 8TB internal storage? The new Studio blows the current $53K MacPro 7.1, 28 core away except for the high end AV rendering required by motion picture and animation studios (these are the same uses that require a $150K 56 core MAYA Box rendering Station running Windows 10). When twin dual-GPUs and the Turbo card are required, the Studio with the M1 Ultra can’t keep up. It outperforms the $42K with the single high end GPU, however. Seriously, I’m curious. I’m trying to decide between the $5K loaded Studio Max and spending $3k more on the fully loaded Ultra (are my AV rendering needs really that intense?). I do need 8TB storage onboard and think that upgrading my 18 core iMac Pro is not worth the $2,300 it would take. Apple now makes the 8TB SD kit for the MP 7.1 available separately but I’m not up to the task of installing it myself in an iMac Pro — it’s a 2-handed job, not a luxury I enjoy. Better to sell the iMP or use it in the classroom if I go back to teaching this Fall. None of this is necessary for BIAB as you’ve correctly observed but some of us have other needs. Just interested what yours are.
BIAB 2024 Audiophile Mac
24Core/60CoreGPU M2 MacStudioUltra/8TB/192GB Sequoia, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP
Digital Performer11, LogicPro, Finale27/Dorico/Encore/SmartScorePro64/Notion6 /Overture5
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mike,
thx so much for your valued input.
video is important but not a priority. YT videos, etc.
the money isn't that bigger deal to me.
i do a lot of orchestrated tunes. symphony orch. types.
so, it is more important for me to have very fast throughput and processing.
i never use the BB plugin. way too slow.
I've been doing this on a pro level since the late 60s.
ahhh, tape and analog mixers.
some suggestions would be appreciated.
kindest regards.
robbo (john robinson)
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Ok, I’ll bite. Why do you need the next (unannounced but Cook has promised it) Mac Pro? Do you have PCIe cards that you need to host or require more than 8TB internal storage?
The new Studio blows the current $53K MacPro 7.1, 28 core away except for the high end AV rendering required by motion picture and animation studios (these are the same uses that require a $150K 56 core MAYA Box rendering Station running Windows 10). When twin dual-GPUs and the Turbo card are required, the Studio with the M1 Ultra can’t keep up. It outperforms the $42K with the single high end GPU, however.
Seriously, I’m curious. I’m trying to decide between the $5K loaded Studio Max and spending $3k more on the fully loaded Ultra (are my AV rendering needs really that intense?). I do need 8TB storage onboard and think that upgrading my 18 core iMac Pro is not worth the $2,300 it would take. Apple now makes the 8TB SD kit for the MP 7.1 available separately but I’m not up to the task of installing it myself in an iMac Pro — it’s a 2-handed job, not a luxury I enjoy. Better to sell the iMP or use it in the classroom if I go back to teaching this Fall.
None of this is necessary for BIAB as you’ve correctly observed but some of us have other needs. Just interested what yours are. I agree with Mike - unless you absolutely need the level of expandability that the Pro has (and subsequently don't mind spending at least double the money) it makes more sense to get the Studio, or even the M1 Mini if that fits your needs. And you'll save about $40k too, if Mike's math is correct. If you're doing strictly music production, you honestly don't need a Mac Pro. Even the M1 Mini will power through everything you've got and then some.
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hi simon.
thx for the input.
i'm "waiting and seeing"
my old mac pro STILL does all tasks well.
the SSDs - all 16TB of them - really help.
a new Silicon mac pro could be overkill.
extra RAM, as well.
most of the problems are solved now as I've added the 49pak.
I've manually sorted all the real tracks/styles out.
took a while.
thanks for all your help.
best, john robinson.
btw, simon, a tune I've just uploaded to YT, has garnered over 10, 000 views.
it uses the BB harp, drums and bass, vibes too, I think.
sounds great.
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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!
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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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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!
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.
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