Jam Pack Sound Quality

Hi Guys
I am just getting into expanding my sound library .my major area of work involves lounge and remix . I am planning to buy the Jam Pack Remix tools . Is any one using them or heard them .Please let me know
Also how do i visually see a track that is muted in the arrange window also being muted in the mix window
Thanks
Regards

Sounds are matter of taste - depends what you like. I have all the Jam Packs and they are excellent value for the price, well played and well recorded loops and some fine sounding instruments.
If you have a chance, check out the remix tools before buying to see if you like the stuff.
If you are muting the whole track you can of course see it from the mute button. You could also set up a screenset where you can see the arrange window in addition to the mixer.

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