"They need to come to the realization that the GUI needs to be updated!"

They sort of did about 8 years ago = minimalistic GUI, which cut through a lot of cholesterol, but made up only about 20% of whole UI experience. Since then nothing much changed until MTP and several non-modal tools came in 2024.
MTP in my view was a success, but still it bothers me that it wasn't put in a nicer "shell", utilizing same type of context boxes, buttons, etc from ~15 years ago.

I had high hopes for 2025, as far as continuation of UI / workflow improvements. Unfortunately that didn't happen.

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Mario,
Even mighty Cakewalk with heavy cash injection from wealthy Kuok Khoon Hong family kept most of old code (some from decades ago). Instead of a re-write, they focused on UI and workflow! My biggest concern on the BIAB "code" was that regenerations were super slow on larger projects pre 2024. Meaning, you change a single chord and wait and wait and wait till it's done. 2024 changed that in the most dramatic way. Now whole song takes only a few short seconds to regenerate. Besides about 30-40 known issues (workflow and bugs), I have no problem with speed or most functions. UI and workflow is the last frontier.

I don't think flirting with AI in similar manner it was done in 2025 will solve anything. Also, I believe PGM doesn't have the luxury of time it had 10 years ago to experiment with non essential things (video tracks anyone?) or leave features in half baked state. Tech world had gone through transformations with lots of competition in the wild & customers want a longer ride for their $.

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There is only one question JAOM raised that stands out to me. It went something like: "Are you willing to pay more?"
I think 10%-15% increase is absolutely OK, if that what it will take to propel BIAB to a new level.