Stig,

Thanks for the info on the XP, that's just what I was looking for!

I have a pretty good equipment setup although some of it is older. I have an 8 Track Tascam Portastudio, the three aforementioned synths, as well as a dual 31 band Graphic EQ, a two channel compressor/limiter, an SPX90II Effects box, a variety of footpedal effects, an electric guitar, a bass, and several acoustic guitars and amps. I am using an Old Mac Classic computer with EZvision software to record and edit all of the electronic parts. I debated buying a new computer or using my Windows PC, but when I pulled the old Mac out of the closet where it has been gathering dust and fired it up, I swear it runs faster and smoother than my hotshot Windows Machine! The software is simple, easy to use, and provides full editing features, including easy on screen note manipulation for placement, duration, and intensity. I'm not a great Keyboard player -I'm OK, so when I have any complex parts I need those editing facilities!!

I'm in the process of hooking all this stuff up together. I have a 32 point patch bay, but I need to buy some more good cables. with all those wires it is much too confusing to figure out what goes where!

As a side note, my Main Keyboard is the Roland EP-7. It has 76 weighted, touch sensitive keys, 5 built in sounds (Digital & Electric Pianos, Vibraphone, Organ & Strings), and it has reverb and chorus, as well as the ability to record up to four song segments, including overdubs, and tempo control. I bought it because I wanted the feel of a real piano, it was not expensive, and with its midi capability I figured I could access any sounds I want. It was a good purchase, I think. Not fancy, but rugged and stable.

BTW, I live in Southern California, about an hour from San Diego up in the foothills. Right now it is our "winter", but the only way you can really tell that is by the snow caps on the distant mountains! Day time temps are between 65 - 80, and at night between 40-50. I don't think I could go without the sun for 3 months!

Take Care,

Bushice