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I have not yet purchased a BiaB product, but intend to do so. I am struggling with buying the Pro bundle or the Mega Pak and am curious if any users have an opinion on if they regret not purchasing the more extensive bundle. Conversely, if they did start with the Mega Pak, but have decided it was not worth the extra cost.
If any of you have some insight on where a newbie would be best to start, pease chime in.
Thanks in advance.....
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The difference is the number of additional content you get (RealTracks, RealDrums, etc), which give you the ability to create more diverse kinds of music. The BIAB main application (as well as RealBand) are exactly the same across all the packages.
Based on previous comments on the forum, if you buy either the Pro or the Mega and you like the program, you will quickly decide that you should have gotten the Ultra Pack. If you find you don't like it, remember that PGMusic offers a 30-day no questions asked money back guarantee (so if you do get it, be sure to install it right away and figure out whether you want to keep it).
When I bought BIAB some twenty years ago, it didn't me very long to realize that I needed the version with "all" the available content. But that will be your decision.
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Thank you for your insight. It carries a lot of weight coming from a twenty year veteran of BIAB!
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Another long time BiaB user here. My advice is to purchase the largest package that you can afford. As mentioned there is a 30 day money back guarantee. As John it didn't take me long to want and get the UltraPak.
One thing to remember regardless of what package you get is that just because a style is in one genre doesn't mean it can't be used in other genres. For example sometimes I use a jazz style in a country song, or visa-versa. Or I'll take a blues style and play jazz to it. For me that is a lot of fun. Plus you will get exposed to genres you would never have tried without BiaB.
The last thing but the most important thing to remember is that this is the most friendly site on the web. ALL questions are answered, most of the time in detail.
I hope this helped and good luck.
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Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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Thank you for your comments. I was once told that if you buy the best you can afford, you will only cry once. Sage advice for sure, much like your own.
Did you get your amazon order yet? Lol
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Thank you for your comments. I was once told that if you buy the best you can afford, you will only cry once. Sage advice for sure, much like your own.
Did you get your amazon order yet? Lol
Yes, but they both came at the same time and the egg was broken and the chicken was dead! Oh well, back to steak!
Me, it's not about how many times you fail, it's about how many times you get back up.
Cop, that's not how field sobriety tests work.
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And I thought the chicken and egg issue was resolved when they found the egg with a smug look on its face laying beside the chicken looking frazzled sucking on a cigarette. Thank you for your comments. I was once told that if you buy the best you can afford, you will only cry once. Sage advice for sure, much like your own.
Did you get your amazon order yet? Lol
Yes, but they both came at the same time and the egg was broken and the chicken was dead! Oh well, back to steak!
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Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!
The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!
The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!
Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.
This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245
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Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.
Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!
Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.
Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!
Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!
With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!
Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111
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A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."
"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."
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Convenient Ways to Listen to Band-in-a-Box® Songs Created by Program Users!
The User Showcase Forum is an excellent place to share your Band-in-a-Box® songs and listen to songs other program users are creating!
There are other places you can listen to these songs too! Visit our User Showcase page to sort by genre, artist (forum name), song title, and date - each listing will direct you to the forum post for that song.
If you'd rather listen to these songs in one place, head to our Band-in-a-Box® Radio, where you'll have the option to select the genre playlist for your listening pleasure. This page has SoundCloud built in, so it won't redirect you. We've also added the link to the Artists SoundCloud page here, and a link to their forum post.
We hope you find some inspiration from this amazing collection of User Showcase Songs!
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Our User Showcase Forum receives more than 50 posts per day, with people sharing their Band-in-a-Box songs and providing feedback for other songs posted.
Thank you to everyone who has contributed!
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