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realbooksoftware.com?
- Thread starter kevinmoore73
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I purchased this software and I have been very happy with it. Works just as advertised. Yes it is a bit of a downer that the license is locked to a single installation, but not enough of a problem in my opinion to keep me from being a satisfied customer. Keep in mind the pdfs and mp3s are all there on your hard drive. Blake's customer service has been good.
I purchased it about 6 months ago. If there is an updated interface, it would be disappointing if previous customers could not get this update for free or for a greatly reduced price. Nevertheless, I don't usually spend a lot of time in the interface. Typically I'm looking for a recording of a particular tune, and that is easy to find in the software.
I'm considering the new product as well, which has hundreds of transcriptions:
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Blake - does this new product have charts in bass clef?
Another option that you guys might be interested in is the recent release by Hal Leonard - the Real Book 6th Edition play-along CDs:
http://www.amazon.com/Real-Book-Play-Along-D-3-CD/dp/1423433521/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b
Not exactly the same kind of product, but related and very useful.
Cheers,
Jeff
I purchased it about 6 months ago. If there is an updated interface, it would be disappointing if previous customers could not get this update for free or for a greatly reduced price. Nevertheless, I don't usually spend a lot of time in the interface. Typically I'm looking for a recording of a particular tune, and that is easy to find in the software.
I'm considering the new product as well, which has hundreds of transcriptions:
Invalid Link Removed
Blake - does this new product have charts in bass clef?
Another option that you guys might be interested in is the recent release by Hal Leonard - the Real Book 6th Edition play-along CDs:
http://www.amazon.com/Real-Book-Play-Along-D-3-CD/dp/1423433521/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b
Not exactly the same kind of product, but related and very useful.
Cheers,
Jeff
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Hi Jeff,
A couple of points.
First, you are not limited to a single installation. Multiple installs are available, but each one requires its own key.
Next:
There is an update coming up in a week or so that will be free.
It adds a bunch of new audios.
You'll be getting an email about it.
The paid update mentioned earlier in the thread refers to a major upgrade that only cost ten dollars (like you said, a greatly reduced price). It wasn't really an update but an actual complete re-programming of the product. Basically a new program from Top to bottom.
Finally:
The new product "Great Jazz Solos Fakebook Software" has bass clef notation for the bass and trombone solos. There aren't a that many of these however. So the advantage for bassists would be for players who are interested in picking up licks, solos and concepts from every instrument.
A couple of points.
First, you are not limited to a single installation. Multiple installs are available, but each one requires its own key.
Next:
There is an update coming up in a week or so that will be free.
It adds a bunch of new audios.
You'll be getting an email about it.
The paid update mentioned earlier in the thread refers to a major upgrade that only cost ten dollars (like you said, a greatly reduced price). It wasn't really an update but an actual complete re-programming of the product. Basically a new program from Top to bottom.
Finally:
The new product "Great Jazz Solos Fakebook Software" has bass clef notation for the bass and trombone solos. There aren't a that many of these however. So the advantage for bassists would be for players who are interested in picking up licks, solos and concepts from every instrument.
Thanks Blake! Again congrats on a very useful product.
I'll keep an eye out for the email.
Cheers,
Jeff
I'll keep an eye out for the email.
Cheers,
Jeff
So Blake
Now I am suppose to pay you again for and update version something that should be flawless in the beginning? I don't think so like I said you will not sell me anything and a friendly piece of advice I would not be burnning my bride after you cross them you might need them down the road best of luck I think you will need it.Chico62
Now I am suppose to pay you again for and update version something that should be flawless in the beginning? I don't think so like I said you will not sell me anything and a friendly piece of advice I would not be burnning my bride after you cross them you might need them down the road best of luck I think you will need it.Chico62
What are you talking about Chico. Where do you get that?
Judging from you posts here I'm guessing that English is not your first language so I think there is a mis-communication going on here . I'm trying to help you out but all I'm seeing from you is hostility and aggression.
If you just read what I said to Jeff there is a free update out in a few weeks. The other discussion had to do with a complete re-release that took place well over a year ago. I just mentioned it here because of those posts on this thread from way back when.
I'll be happy to post comments here that can benefit others,
but frankly, using this forum is not the proper venue for us to carry on a conversation. I still haven't received any emails from you .
Send an email and we'll carry on from there
Judging from you posts here I'm guessing that English is not your first language so I think there is a mis-communication going on here . I'm trying to help you out but all I'm seeing from you is hostility and aggression.
If you just read what I said to Jeff there is a free update out in a few weeks. The other discussion had to do with a complete re-release that took place well over a year ago. I just mentioned it here because of those posts on this thread from way back when.
I'll be happy to post comments here that can benefit others,
but frankly, using this forum is not the proper venue for us to carry on a conversation. I still haven't received any emails from you .
Send an email and we'll carry on from there
Let's say a group of copyright lawyers sue your business into oblivion. Where would we obtain new keys?
It's a valid point mister, how does your agreement for the copyright of this material look here?
D.Don
Wow, I have to say I was just reading this thread and the software looked interesting, but that response just completely turned me off to the product.
I don't think it's unreasonable to inquire about future upgrade paths before purchasing software. Good luck.
Adam
Some might say I'm asking valid pre-purchase questions.
I will not buy your product while its license keys are handled the way they are. It's the same reason I don't buy music with DRM. (And here's a great real-world example: Invalid Link Removed)
I only purchase software that I can use indefinitely and under no one's control but my own. My posts here are meant to serve as information to others that they will be unable to have that freedom with your software as it is currently sold.
Of course, but the Real Book stuff is already copyright Hal Leonard, are you in agreement with them?
D.Don
