Originally Posted By Torch
Originally Posted By squeak_D
Yes! It was xPand2. I downloaded the trial version, and within ten minutes I was shocked! I’ve got several of AIR’s products. xPand2, Mini Grand, DB-33, and Velvet. Haven’t looked back since stepping away from arrangers.

Sqk
Good for you!!! I guess you are right about being shocked. You can layer sounds in xPand2 and get hugh sounds out of it, and yet the footprint of xPand2 is so small. Sounds switch instantly like hardware. Mini Grand is a lovely piano with its own characteristics. Velvet is a gem for those who are into electric piano.



Dan and Chris, I also have the same line up of VST's.. and yes "velvet" is my favorite for EP's.. DB-33 is also great, although I prefer the old NI B4.

Although I like my Code61 … a lot.. It is nicer to have my G70 keys and range to play VST's, within MixCraft 8.

And why not use a dedicated arranger keyboard of the G70 quality to do so?

For me, it is much faster to work on hardware.. less chance of losing my train of thought. smile

Having another hardware piece, Integra7, interfaced with my DAW, adds much to my set up..
That is two hardware units I don't want to give up.., and they work well with my DAWs..
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