I'm wondering if one reason that real tracks seem to be the currently more popular "tool" is because of the expense of buying a hardware midi synth. I realize that there are expensive software synths also, but there are many decent free and/or good inexpensive ones such as Coyote Forte. I like to work with notation and midi just seems easier for me as an amateur. I've purchased a number of Note's FB disks and they have saved me a lot of time. However, I have also downloaded some freebie midi files and have edited some arrangements to suit our needs. I could not have ended up with the same results with an audio file. I'm thinking that PG Music provides products that appeal to customer popularity and provide the best sales volume. That's what being in business is all about.

I have been curious as to how an all-midi PG Music BIAB/RB package might sell, but I'm not sure I'll ever see that. While I have no quality complaints relating to Notes' style disks, I would like to see a discount package deal for Norton's styles including on a particular fake books disk. I would be willing to pay for such a package if the price is reasonable. Of course "reasonable" is a relative term. I have actually ignored choosing certain fb tunes because the style used for it was not readily available. Just sayin..

Stan

Cornet Curmudgeon