Hi Al
Explanation: Limited
For well over 15 years I have been using equipment (Computers and external controllers etc.) that do not limit me to one manufactures sounds and setups, and there is no way I could ever go back, hence for “Me” the T4 or any hardware board is just too limited in their capabilities. (Nothing wrong with them, they just don’t do what “I” want)
In the old days VSTi were mainly best used in a studio; however for the last 5 years or more virtually all the manufactures have developed them for live play as well. (Some of them even design external hardware modules to control them)
If you ever try a Wersi with VSTi installed, I can guarantee that once they have been setup (A reasonably straightforward task in the Wersi) you will not notice any operational difference to any pure hardware board. (They just become part of the sound set and not a separate entity)
Have listen to this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dOwHzCHfgA and as you can hear Leigh’s cover doesn’t come close, which for me is a disappointment compared to what Leigh normally produces.
I hope the above helps you to see where I am coming from. (There is no right or wrong, just personal choice)
Bill