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There is currently an offer for Xtra Styles for Windows. Windows users can buy all Xtra Styles for $199 (regular $349).
Why is there no similar offer for Mac? The styles seem to be available only as separate purchases, which comes to $499 for all since there are 10 packs.
(I am assuming that these are not included in any of the BIAB packages, is that correct?)
My SoundcloudBIAB 2022 UltraPAK+ / MacBook Pro 2021 M1 14" / Axe I/O audio interface / Lots of guitars
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Hi Kovacs, these Xtra Styles PAKs are on sale for the Windows version at the moment, as we just released XSP11 for Windows. This has not been released yet for Mac as it requires the 2021 version, which is not yet available. A sale will most likely happen on the Xtra Styles PAKs when 2021 and PAK 11 are released later this spring.
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Thank you Simon. Looking forward to the release.
But actually my question was «why is there one price for the entire collection of Windows styles, but not for all the Mac styles?»
My SoundcloudBIAB 2022 UltraPAK+ / MacBook Pro 2021 M1 14" / Axe I/O audio interface / Lots of guitars
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Thank you Simon. Looking forward to the release.
But actually my question was «why is there one price for the entire collection of Windows styles, but not for all the Mac styles?» You've always had your choice of buying a package containing all the Mac Styles or the individual styles. The store is a little confusing on this. The first time I bought, I thought I was getting everything but that was not so. The next time a package was released, I'd figured it out and came to the conclusion that the package bundle for all 8 (at the time) was actually $10 less than picking up the new style plus the early ones I had missed.
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You've always had your choice of buying a package containing all the Mac Styles or the individual styles.
The store is a little confusing on this. The first time I bought, I thought I was getting everything but that was not so. The next time a package was released, I'd figured it out and came to the conclusion that the package bundle for all 8 (at the time) was actually $10 less than picking up the new style plus the early ones I had missed. Thank you, Mike. Where exactly do you find that package bundle? On the Xtra Styles page (for Mac) I see only prices for individual packages. Just to be clear here, this is what I am talking about: For Windows users there is an "All Xtra Styles PAKs 1-11" offer for $199.  For Mac there is no "All Styles" offer. https://www.pgmusic.com/xtrastyles.php?os=mac#
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Hi all, there should be an Xtra Styles PAK bundle available for Mac. I've brought it up with the web admin, but for now you can use this direct link to purchase the bundle: https://www.pgmusic.com/cart?prod=XSPB110-A&cat=xsPlease note that currently only the Windows version is on sale due to the release of Xtra Styles PAK 11, which is not available for Mac yet.
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Hi all, there should be an Xtra Styles PAK bundle available for Mac. I've brought it up with the web admin, but for now you can use this direct link to purchase the bundle: https://www.pgmusic.com/cart?prod=XSPB110-A&cat=xsPlease note that currently only the Windows version is on sale due to the release of Xtra Styles PAK 11, which is not available for Mac yet. Yes,the sale prices for the packages happen when a new one is released or a new version of BIAB comes out.
BIAB 2023 Audiophile, 24/60 Core M2 Mac Studio Ultra/8TB/192GB Sonoma, M1 MBAir, 2012 MBP
Digital Performer 11, LogicPro
Finale27.4, Dorico5, Encore5, SmartScorePro64, Notion6, Overture5
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Thank you guys. I will wait for the release of 2021 for Mac and then get the entire Xtra Styles collection. 
My SoundcloudBIAB 2022 UltraPAK+ / MacBook Pro 2021 M1 14" / Axe I/O audio interface / Lots of guitars
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You're very welcome kovacs! If you have any further questions feel free to ask here, or contact the sales line via chat or phone!
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Good morning.
I have audiophile Mac 2020 version.
Mah I buy Win xtrapack styles instead Mac version? And use 1-10 packs on mac with Windows version?
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I have audiophile Mac 2020 version.
Mah I buy Win xtrapack styles instead Mac version? And use 1-10 packs on mac with Windows version?
There are a Mac version of the Xtra Styles PAKs and a Windows version of the Xtra Styles PAKs. They are not cross-compatible. Here are the Mac Xtra Styles PAKs: https://www.pgmusic.com/xtrastyles.php?os=mac#
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Grabbed this just before the offer expires! Sooooo many new styles to try out.
My SoundcloudBIAB 2022 UltraPAK+ / MacBook Pro 2021 M1 14" / Axe I/O audio interface / Lots of guitars
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