I thought I'd throw my two cents in when it comes to midi files. I do agree with you that good sounds are a top priority when it comes to good midi playback. But I've come to learn that there's even more involved when it comes to realistic reproduction. Accurate sequences (of course) and proper use of effects are also key. With all this said, I still feel that the best sequences, or should I say, the most realistic sequences that "I've" heard are the ones that come preloaded on a GeneralMusic keyboard. Their engineers do such a wonderful job of tweaking these files, shaping the sound so as to be faithful to the original....It's amazing.

But enough talk, here's a sample I put together. 10 to 15 second clips of a handful of songs I thought worthy of your shootout.

I call it:

Midi - mania

All songs were recorded from a 1998 GeneralMusic WK8.

-mike