I just simply give up, all of you are so far ahead of me technically I should just run on silent and let the rest of the world go by. I will take all the good stuff and call it a day.....just can't keep up!!!

With respect to using the Audigy Soundcard and placing the drums on it would partially destroy my goal....everything software....but yes that is another alternative.

I have not given up on Bandstand for all things auto accompaniment. Kontakt for all things melody. It will happen.....