Bernie, I agree some tweaking of the Colossus Instruments improves the sound. In addition, I use moderate quality effects in my forte Ensemble Host, namely Calkwalk's Sonitus Reverbs, Chorus and Equalizers. These effects are much better than anything you will find in a hardware based arranger or workstation. In addition, these effects are relatively easy on CPU usage.

The same can be said for GPO and J&BB sound libraries. Another feature I am starting to use more and more in kontakt is its scripting feature. Others have writen scripts for legato, harmonizers, etc. which can make a huge difference in the quality of the sound for some of the instruments in the noted libraries. For example: http://www.theokrueger.com/kontakt2.htm
Furthermore, for those who wish to edit soundfonts within LiveSynth Pro or other samplers you could purchase: http://www.soundfaction.com/alive/

Another sampler you could look as is VSampler: http://www.maz-sound.de/


[This message has been edited by Frank L. Rosenthal (edited 04-27-2006).]