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OK I want to buy BIAB for Windows for the first time but I don't know which version to buy regarding the amount of content that comes with each version.
I don't want just the basic version but don't know if I need the UltraPlusPak.
I play Rock/Hard Rock/Classic Rock/Instrumental/"New Age"/Blues.
I will use it for practice and composing in my DAW.
Thanks!
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I suggest that you go for the UltraPak+. One reason is that the more you have the more fun you will have and the more you will learn about other genres.
Speaking of genres just because a style is listed as jazz or country doesn't limit them to just those genres. Many times I will use a jazz style for country, ballads, or new age/ambient. Sometimes it is the other way around. Taking a style out of its genre is one that I enjoy the most.
Note that I work with mostly MIDI for my music with sometimes an RT thrown in, but when I work for someone else most of the time I use RTs and RDs.
I hope this helps and good luck.
PS - you also get a 30 day money back guarantee so what do you have to lose?
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rvman, firstly welcome to the forums.
The best advice is to purchase the highest version pak that you can afford.
The basic version is worth avoiding (Pro Pak)
The mega pak gives you 500+ RealTracks while the Ultra pak lists 2700+ RealTracks.
If you can afford it, the Ultra pak range is better value for money.
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Thanks guys. I was thinking either of the top two would be the one to get. I'm just a little concerned that I may not need everything in the ultrapak+ since I'm just starting out with the program.
Last edited by rvman; 06/03/19 01:13 PM.
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If it was me, I'd start with Ultrapak (without the plus). Future upgrades become considerably better priced, and the plus(+) isn't important for starting with the program. That said, sometimes the plus version does give you 'Bonus' material you may never see offered again (or it may be included as part of the next year's update). It's a chance you take. But to jump in and see what this program is all about, the Ultrapak should do you just fine IMHO. You'll have more than you can digest for the first few months.  After that any upgrades, as mentioned, will be much cheaper, including the plus upgrade .. especially around the new year when everything new gets released at discount prices. Others may have differing points of view, but that would be MY starting point knowing what I know now.
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Yep... I'm with them.... Buy as far up the food chain as you can afford. There's a lot of stuff in there... much of it you may never use, but then again.... you never know. You might wake up one morning and decide..... dang.... I need to write me a country song and then I been jonesing for some smooth jazz.... well, you will have what it takes. PLus, on the realistic side.... you can use all sorts of things in BB/RB if you have them.... in your rock, bluz, New age compositions.
You won't regret the UP+ version. It's just so useful. AND... it's the one I use.
Short story.... I started out at the cheapest one. I called PG and talked with one of the folks there... turns out what I bought didn't have the real tracks I wanted. So... for the difference in price, they send me the version I really needed. The following year, I believe, I went to the full version and have been there ever since.... and loving every minute of it.
Last edited by Guitarhacker; 06/03/19 02:21 PM.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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Thanks all. I really excited to get started with this. Its something I've been considering for over a year.
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