As per subject. I can only hear the styles demos if the computer is connected to the internet.
where are all the demos?
BIAB 2022 FOR WINDOWS
They should be in x:\bb\RealTracks\Data\Style Demos Audio\
(where 'x:' is the drive that your BiaB is installed in.)
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Interesting.... Did you run program from shipped external hard drive or downloaded and installed all packages? Just guessing here. If you run program directly from the shipped external drive at some point... maybe the demos are still on it.
I believe that during the program install, it offered an option to install the demo files. But it said something like "You don't have to do this as you can hear the demo files if you are connected to the internet".
I would guess that you chose not to install them.
I don't know if there is a method that would allow you to install them now.
Yes, I do have the HD drive that came with the Everything Pak version, but I have had many new version of BIAB over the years and have been installing on newer computers a few times through the need to upgrade to better processing power, so I can't remember what I did to bring the old BIAB across this latest computer. I remember that not long ago I had to contact PGMusic so to de activate a version of BIAB.
I do still have the original HD somewhere and it does have an updated version of BIAB... I think it may be a couple of version older than the 2022 I have.
Would it be OK to just copy the files over to the current one or these need to be installed from an .EXE program?
I believe that during the program install, it offered an option to install the demo files. But it said something like "You don't have to do this as you can hear the demo files if you are connected to the internet".
I would guess that you chose not to install them.
I don't know if there is a method that would allow you to install them now.
Why not simply log into your PGMusic account and let the download manager install everything to eliminate doubts as to whether you have everything you've purchased? And if you do, the only thing I would change are custom locations as to what drive/folder everything should go to.
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Why not simply log into your PGMusic account and let the download manager install everything to eliminate doubts as to whether you have everything you've purchased? And if you do, the only thing I would change are custom locations as to what drive/folder everything should go to.
I have just found the original HD that the Everything PAK came in and looking in the data folder, it only shows 739 items!
I will go to my account but PGMusic does not have the Everything PAK there any longer they do not keep a backup of that version, which is annoying to say the least. So, I think I am screwed... unless I can find a copy on one of may redundant HDs from older computers.
No you are not "screwed". You mentioned that you have 2022 version. If you officially purchased PG hard drive, I am 99.9% sure they can help you. There is a live chat available now. Start that, explain that you don't see your purchased 2022 in your account. Sometimes checkout process is tricky and doesn't add stuff you bought automatically.
Just finished chatting with Chantelle and didn't get anywhere. I was advised to use the Play with the current chords button this is what do not want... no other help for it, apart to use the URL to manually download EACH demo.
Yes I have always purchased the official version of BIAB, with the 2022 being my latest version.
Did you manage to get your 2022 to show in your account? They definitely should be able to help you with that part.
"manually download EACH demo" I would definitely not do that, as it will take forever... But what I would do is reinstall 2022 completely from HD on top of existing (without doing un-install), now making sure that that "install demos" thing is checked, after that would update BIAB to the latest patch.
P.S. There are no downloadable demos. I have been asking for that for some time now. I believe, they should have ALL demos optionally downloadable in single package. All they have to do is zip their Demo folder and include a link to the account. NI has a way of downloading just demos. You can download them in one shot, even if you don't have particular product installed.
Did you manage to get your 2022 to show in your account? They definitely should be able to help you with that part.
"manually download EACH demo" I would definitely not do that, as it will take forever... But what I would do is reinstall 2022 completely from HD, now making sure that that "install demos" thing is checked, after that would update BIAB to the latest patch.
P.S. There are no downloadable demos. I have been asking for that for some time now. I believe, they should have ALL demos optionally downloadable in single package. All they have to do is zip their Demo folder and include a link to the account. NI has a way of downloading just demos. You can download them in one shot, even if you don't have particular product installed.
I don't think it's to do with the 2022 version, more likely the Everything PAK I purchased a long time ago, YEARS!
Yes I agree with you, there should always be a backup from PGMusic ready for this kind of eventuality. This is the reason I am reluctant to invest in software and why I wont always pay the full asking price. Just think what happened to all the money people around the world paid for costly programs since Windows 98. You'll have to keep updating, software and hardware. Now, I understand that PGMusic needs to be moving forward BUT we are talking of demos audio files... these work through ALL versions of BIAB, so why not make a simple .ZIP file available to all? It only Needs a couple of clicks from their server!
I also had problem with NI. I WILL NEVER BUY ONE OF THEIR SOFTWARE after the way I was treated. they said that unfortunately I couldn't use one of their previous Piano software any longer and that I needed to purchase a new version. In the end I managed to make it work but their tech people couldn't? Go figure!
I first upgraded to the Everything PAK and from then on I have upgraded the Pro versions, as I can't see the reason why I need to fork out allot more money than I need to, for little benefit. To upgrade EACH year to that Ultra PAK is simply too expensive. I rather spend that money somewhere else.
The most annoying thing upgrading BIAB is the fact that it ALWAYS has a new load of bugs that annoys me no end.
I agree with demos, they should definitely be available. Should be extremely easy to do. Even if the package is 20 gb+ it could be split into 3-4 parts.
But this... "The most annoying thing upgrading BIAB is the fact that it ALWAYS has a new load of bugs that annoys me no end." is an open question. Initial release is very deeply discounted. I know some folks buy it when released and on sale and wait for 2-3 weeks until most painful bugs are ironed out before installing.
Just finished chatting with Chantelle and didn't get anywhere. I was advised to use the Play with the current chords button this is what do not want... no other help for it, apart to use the URL to manually download EACH demo.
Yes I have always purchased the official version of BIAB, with the 2022 being my latest version.
Something doesn't seem right here... I've ordered the Everything Pak before... The order is still listed from back in 2016 with a disclaimer that there is no longer a d/l link, but they can provide one if needed. See below:
Cheers, Mike
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