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I don't know exactly what content comes in the XPro Styles Pak, but whatever is included is all supposed to be compatible with the XPro Pak (i.e. the user doesn't need a higher Pak for the XPro styles to work as designed).


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Right.

And some folks would construe that to mean:

They will work because I just bought the necessary tracks to make them work.

Not the only possibility, but the first one that would come to mind for some people.

Especially when the 30 plus real tracks part is pointed out as a feature.

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Right.

And some folks would construe that to mean:

They will work because I just bought the necessary tracks to make them work.

Not the only possibility, but the first one that would come to mind for some people.

Especially when the 30 plus real tracks part is pointed out as a feature.

Well I thought I wasn't confused any more, but now I'm trying to understand the above, and I admit I'm now confused again.


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All XPro Styles PAKs are compatible with the all Band-in-a-Box packages including the Pro, MegaPAK, UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, and Audiophile... meaning the styles (.STY) in the XPro PAKs do not require any additional RealTracks, SuperTracks, or Drums above what's already in the minimum Band-in-a-Box 2023 package (Pro version).

In other words, if a style in the XPro PAK calls for a RealTrack instrument that is NOT in the Pro, that RealTrack instrument will be included in the XPro PAK install, so you won't be missing any instruments.

By "Additional files", Callie was just using different words to describe those RealTracks files and any associated support files needed to make those RealTracks fully work.

Hope that clarifies...


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Andrew,

I think I got it, and trust me, I am happy as pig in a poke either way because I love this stuff.

I just noticed it said 30 + Real Tracks is all, and for some reason it got into my head that these were in addition to what I already had in audiophile.

BUT, I have to say, when I saw the 2 gig download downloading itself, I was pretty sure those puppies were new, but now I guess I have some backups for my backups!!!

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I have to admit, now it’s clear. Thanks.


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In a smaller nutshell, if you have the XPro pak and you purchase the XPro Styles, you will be a happy camper. Everything will work.

If you have only purchased the XPro pak (starter) and you then purchase a different Styles Add-On pak (Styles that require a higher level than the XPro Starter Pak), then you may become misty optically.

I've been trying to articulate this for several days, but, well, the company really has made this incredibly complicated (including the terminology used).

Bottom Line: If you have only purchased the Pro Pak, then only purchase the XPro Styles, & nothing else, if you want everything to be compatible.


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I've been trying to articulate this for several days, but, well, the company really has made this incredibly complicated (including the terminology used).

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Yes. PGMusic's nomenclature is extremely complicated.


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Originally Posted By: Callie - PG Music
Xtra Styles PAKs are created using......UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, or Audiophile Edition and will not work with a Pro or MegaPAK installation.


Callie,

Do you mean that literally? i.e. An Xtra Style will produce no sound with a Pro or Mega install.

Or do you mean it won't sound as good as it could or should?

We can change tracks and drums for any style in the Style picker.

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The RealStyles made for the Xtra Styles PAK use the complete RealTracks library that is included in the larger packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition).

So, Xtra Styles PAKs will work when you have all 3,500+ RealTracks installed. Since the Pro version has roughly 590 RealTracks (and the MegaPAK approx 800), it would be incredibly difficult to find substitutions with the limited RealTracks & RealDrums included in that package.

That's one of the reasons we began developing the XPro PAKs - this way no one misses out on using new RealStyles with their Band-in-a-Box package. smile

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