Hey rharv,

Yeah, now toting a POD XT Live, I recall the stompbox days and have this BOSS OD along with the Tube Screamer, and one called, Real Tube. It actually is a stomp box with a real 12AX7 tube in it. Today, I just like the idea of having a single plug in and run unit.

As for the other drum synths out there, I have been through a few of them. The last one I had was Session Drummer that came with Sonar. But, each of these just could not scratch the itch for me. Though Jamstix does provide an easy note for note translation of MIDI notes, it does extend to include the ability to set up a live drummer and jam with you. It's pretty cool.

Cheers,
RickeG