To try to avoid derailing JoeV's post on 'Making it after 50'...

What were music gear or software that you came across that kicked you in the pants and opened your eyes to the possibilities? (Musicstudent's agreement on my last list entry got me thinking about this topic)

My time line:
1981: Korg Delta synth (not mine, belonged to the choir I was in)
1981: Wurlitzer Model 200 (not mine, belonged to the choir I was in)
1985: Ensoniq ESQ1 synth
1989: Ensoniq VFX-SD synth
1996: PG Music Power Tracks Pro Audio DAW
1996: SoundBlaster Platinum soundcard and a pile of soundfonts and the quest for the ultimate GM soundfont.
1999: Larrivée L-03 Acoustic Guitar
2000: Minimogue VA VSTi running on CMuzys DAW
2000: Mr. Ray's Electric Piano on CMuzys DAW
2000: Triangle I VSTi
2000: Bionic Delay VST
2000: Frohmage VST
2000: Organized Trio VSTi
2001: Tracktion1 DAW
2008: SX 1962 Custom P-bass copy (first bass guitar)
2011: Zoom B3 Bass amp and multifx simulator
2013: Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Re-issue (3rd electric guitar)/ Zoom G5 amp simulator & multifx
2017: Hammond M3 with a GSi Burn Leslie simulator (not mine, it's at our church)
2018: EZ Drummer 2

I wonder what's next?