Peter, Welcome! I have almost the same workflow as Mario.......but I use a lot of ReakTracks, that I adjust in BIAB.......especially Chord/Bass notes, to give runs where I need them. I'm happier with Sonar, as I started with it. RealBand is obviously great....there are many here who swear by it! But I need to spend as much time as possible in actually PLAYING my instruments..........so I limit the time I HAVE to spend on new (for me) technology! Joe G.