Got the Pro version and am a "before" mimic 1 long time user - is worth it. Learning curve is there to fully implement but you can just use it as you did mimic1. This version does not require that darn cd (got way too many and can never find it when I need it!). I like controling everything the head does in mimic and then not having to tweak in poser. If like me you do a bunch of talking heads animations - is only way to go - Plus, it works on xppro ntsf compressed drive. Good Luck!