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1. Is it basically true that RealTracks sound just as good (to the average ear)as midi tracks played from ANY sound library?


The sound is relative to the listener. Many factors are involved such as music style, synth choice, etc. For me the phrasing is critical regardless of RealTrack or Midi. It appears like the new SuperTracks have more phrases than the original Midi styles. Which has more 'natural' sounding phrases is yet to be determined. Midi does have many advantages such as less disk space, faster generation, editable notation and the ability to play though synths - both software and hardware.

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2. Since there are now SO many RealTracks...do I assume correctly that most people use a midi sound library to play arrangements originally created with midi tracks?


Not necessarily. I plan to experiment with the SuperTracks with new and existing songs.

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3. If 2 is true, wouldn't the same sound enhancement vs. midi be accomplished by selecting a new RealTracks style instead of buying a midi sound library like Garritan???



If you are happy with the RealTracks, no need for midi. Some, including myself, find a mixture of RealTracks and Midi to be the best solution. If using Midi, you don't have to buy Garritan if another synth is acceptable. Garritan is one of the best but many are happy with the Roland VSC or Coyote Forte. And if you have a good external synth, all the better.

Be sure to check out the SuperTracks demos found HERE. That may help answer your questions.

Last edited by Rachael; 08/03/12 10:12 AM.