Dear Bluezplayer;

Thank-you for taking the time for your response & explaination. It has proven to be very informative. I will be researching the various software packages that you mentioned.

I think if one starts with the Open Labs SE ( $2295) plus $1-1.5K worth of software [ total cost of $3300-3800 which happens to be the approx price of top model arrangers right now ] you could create a very high end arranger that could potentially rival Brand companies ( Korg, Yam, Ketron etc...) Further, it can always be expanded as technology changes & more realistic sounds are created.

What did you think of Domenik's response to our comments regarding the mediastation from the " Good Keyboard feel and action - What does it Cost ", thread????


PS. I suppose my reason for asking you about realistic sounding instruments & software/samples is not to fool the audience into thinking I am something that I am not , but in the pleasure of the sound that I produce. I want my trumpet solos to sound as close to a real trumpet as is possible. I don't want the trumpet to sound like I stepped on the cats tail. [ i.e. like the difference bewteen Coke & a generic product--yes it tastes like coke but its not authentic ] Also, I am an audiophile, so realistic production of the musical event is a Mantra. Further, I believe that live arranger players are looking for realistic sound production & styles. That is why companies create and improve apon their sound banks/styles. Yamaha produced there Mega sounds ( replica of a struming guitar) and Korg uses their RX technology ( realistic production of sounds), and Ketron put alot of effort into their solo instruments & styles.


Thanks
Regards;
SCP