Actually Diki, it is rather easier than you make out.

Korg already have all the parts and OS systems to make it work. As do Yamaha.

I mean, really, all you need is the arranger engine to TX the midi data out to a VST instead of a ROM sample...With enough processing and RAM (and a dual core 3.0+ CPU would be plenty) you could route all arranger parts to individual VST's.

After all, I have already done it Getting the PC setup to do this is quite simple, it is getting all the style data changed (and you know as well as I do that THAT is no quick and easy task!!!) that is the p.i.t.a. job!!

This is where the manufacturers could make it work so easy... They would need only to create a software conversion tool for owners to do their own, or provide factory style data..Of course they would need to "choose" what VST's to use, but even if they provided it for just the "main" libraries, (and we all know what they are) it would be a huge startup boost.

But ultimately it all comes down to cross-marketing. They would see it as a product that would detract from arranger and synth workstation sales, NOT add to them....after all it would be a hybrid product with FAR more production potential than either separate system...why shoot your laying chickens for the sake of one fat goose!!!

Dennis