actually you don't see where I come from, at all

What I meant by you 'having more experience' was that you started earlier than I had,on this computer technology stuff....

I am a pro, I have played rock guitar for 16 years, and studied classical harmony and piano for about 8 years now. I now am studying composition.

I have used computers for about 9 years. It's just that I don't like them much....that's all really. But I know my way around them. One thing for certain, is that being good on computers has nothing to do with growing or being good as a musician....I think you'll agree with me on that one

Actually my growth has nothing to do with computers. I was extremely dissatisfied with my music as a guitarist, although I was (and am) a good guitarist. So I started learning things on keyboard.

Here's my ideal setup: an arranger workstation , a digital audio multitracker, a good guitar and a good tube amp.

I use a computer only because nowadays if you want to be a pro, you have to be good with computers too. But they are by far my last choice as for ideal setup. The only reason why I use them, as I said, is because a computer is the only way that allows me to use sample libraries like these from Eastwest.

I just don't want to use computers to write music with....all my demos will be done on the arranger.

To me, there's nothing better than switching my Tyros on and get right down to business. No waiting for crap to boot up or down, or selecting things into a maze of folders and options.

How many wheels are needed to get to destination? Seems a good question to me. I only need two, or four...but hey, we are all different.

Why I am intrigued by the Atari, is precisely because compared to a PC it's a lot more stripped down, but as for stability,etc, that's entirely my own speculation....based on no proof.

Yamaha should make a modern version of their QY-700 sequencer...reminds me of a self-contained Atari, a complete music studio for composition.