Wow....the Bandstand update certainly fixed some things:

Instruments & especially the drums sound very good indeed.
Live - Styler once again works .... no midi loops and hanging notes.

Issues still left to resolve:

Speed up instrument loading times
Convert drums to GM Standard

These issues can be resolved and I will proceed to do that....it is absolutely worth it. Especially for someone like myself who places more value on replicating acoustic instruments as efficiently and effectively as possible.

I am still trying to fix Garritan's Jazz & Big Band Modulation Wheel volume control via forte. If this fails I will implement one of the alternatives suggested by others. I am looking for a slick fix....a fix within forte Ensemble's rack & midi routing and control features.

I will now disappear into the woodwork and fix the issues.

I am very happy with this turn of events.

[This message has been edited by Frank L. Rosenthal (edited 12-06-2005).]