I've had a bunch of them over the years. I still like MT Pro, but my version goes back to the days of Atari, which I can and occasionally do still use, only now on Windows XP via Steem, the Atari emulation program.
+1 for Cakewalk version 3 also.

Today though, for fast midi editing, I like FL Studio best. Although it's known best as a pattern sequencer, it's easy to use as a linear sequencer as well. What I like best is that when editing a right click deletes notes without having to change tools ( pen to eraser..etc ) from a menu like Sonar, Cubase, etc has.

Also, note stretching, velocity edits, panning, etc.. are a breeze in it by comparison, and although it doesn't have the cal script functions that Cw / Sonar have, it has many similar tools imbedded in the sequencer.

The other app that I really like is Sonic Bytes Phrazor. It's midi edit functions work in a similar fashion, but I prefer running my vst plugs through it vs FL, because it is also a true chainer, meaning I can run the vst equivalents of midi plug ins with soft instruments and effects ( or midi outs ) seamlessly. Of course, this will be of no use for those who don't run vst plugs.

Unfortunately, it is out of production, as it's creator, Argu, moved to NI, which was developing competing software. Even more unfortunately, he passed away last year in a tragic accident. The .99 beta freeware version, which is stable and has most of the functionality of it's commercial cousin, is still available though, at sites like Gersic.com

AJ



[This message has been edited by Bluezplayer (edited 08-18-2008).]