I don't think XPand2 is an end all VST compared to hardware. Personally I think some of the sounds in it are better than some arrangers though. The point is what the VST gives you in terms of features and sounds for the price. Many of XPands guitars are quite good, and even have nuances that are editable. Saxes are programmed to play monophonic and utilize aftertouch for volume swells. Even if it were $50 it would be well worth it.

Sqk
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GEAR: Yamaha MOXF-6, Casio MZX-500, Roland Juno-Di, M-Audio Venom, Roland RS-70, Yamaha PSR S700, M-Audio Axiom Pro-61 (Midi Controller). SOFTWARE: Mixcraft-7, PowerTracks Pro Audio 2013, Beat Thang Virtual, Dimension Le.