Approaching this logically as a NEW USER, I check out the demos and videos.
I don't understand midi.

For a while the VSC Dxi was not too bad. It worked and what came in the box worked with it.

Now as a new user I want to buy stuff but then I need an external module now because 64 bit over the counter soft synths are not available for a reasonable price.

Then I need good headphones but wait I got them and guys say you can't mix with them so I get a wee mixer and near field montiors and a sound card/input device and NOW:

Total Cost ...2 grand. Or more. But you get the photo.

If the system is sold as a Realtracks solution the customer does not have to become a midiot to make things work.

It would be great if everyone had to take a mid level hardware course.
Learn Midi in 100 simple lessons.
Learn BIAB by reading and understanding the whole manual.
AND make backing tracks for the Greatful Dead and Alice Cooper world tour Kiss Reunion using nothing but a netbook and Logitec speakers in grandma's spare room on a Sunday Morning.

Somehow the above has not quite happened, however I understand the Monkeys are still typing out the bible in Kurdish.

John Conley
Musica est vita