Okay Mac,
To specify; As you know, I prefer to work in hardware based gear. Hence, I have a MIDI interface, and do not use software synths very often.

I loaded a copy of SoundStage to the first MIDI track, and then loaded separate instances to the other two channels. So, three instances of the synth running at the same time. I couldn't change the individual patches at all on them. MIDI channels 1, 2 and 10. All instances of the synth would produce the same sound. So, load drums to the drum track, and all of the synths play drums. Load the piano, and all play piano. I didn't have that issue in Sonar.

Hence, 'Since I can't get the thing to work right in Real Band....'

I also have horrible issues trying to use it as a stand alone synth, the sound is just stuttering, repeating, and doesn't sound anything like what it should.

But, I still think that for those who are looking for an upgrade to the VSC, it may be worth looking at. Especially if you have a 32 bit OS, XP probably, and have any amount of luck running VSTis with Real Band and PowerTracks Pro Audio. I do not know if this is a multi-timbral synth or not, so you may not be able to use it in BIAB

Gary

I'm blessed watching God do what He does best. I've had a few rough years, and I'm still not back to where I want to be, but I'm on the way and things are looking far better now than what they were!