Software vs. Hardware

[Matt Picone]

> I dont know how you mean that.  If you mean that its better to play
> notes on a synth controller than it is to enter them via laptop
> keyboard, then I am with you.

Yes... But not only that: Let's say you have a 16 track stereo mix...  Compare the experience of live mixing (non automated) between mouse and "mixer interface" to a real mixer with 16 sets of controls.... especially for LIVE (=where the magic is) use.

-m@

> I am afraid I have fallen to the camp that says software with a good
> controller can sound just as good as a dedicated hardware synth.

Positively! Sound is a different arena though... I'm talking FEEL.

Tablet schmablet. I want flying faders for R, G, and B!

-m@