Thanks Bob. Not to worry, I won't be asking you to translate the lingo (well maybe a little). Anyway, a couple of points: I take it that getting a live final mix is way harder than initially mixing them in BB which I found quite easy. I understand what you are saying about the latency issues; I'll figure that out later, but I guess I'm puzzled as to why the final mix should be so much harder, which you implied. I plan on test running every song I do, like you say with all the hardware hooked up; my amp, mic & speakers, which are all pretty good. Also, maybe I'll just stick with midi for starters, then swap in some RT later after I've learned more. My needs are not great here. A typical gig for me is up to 6 or so song program. I don't do background music for hrs. on end. I don't envision ever having more then 60 or 70 songs in BB. I have sheet music for eveything I do or will put into BB. I have music books gaqlore with 100'ds, maybe a thousand or more songs in them all total. I memorize some of what I do, and if I don't I have the sheet music, so I still don't know thy I'd need a computer with me once I have a song rendered to an MP3 or something, but I'll keep an open mind. Back to the RT issue. PG Music really touts the RT feature of BB, but they don't tell you that you practicly have to be a professional sound technician to end up with that sound while out entertaining. Please don't take this as a personal critisizm. I like what you guys are doing with the forums, FAQ & stuff. I plan on attending some of the free classes that the local Guitar Center store here in Wisc. offers. They use Garage Band, but the same principals apply I assume. Especially where the hardware is concerned. Thanks for putting up with me.
russ66