You're career in music is pretty much mine too. All I was trying to say earlier is in the eight years I've been on this forum, the "average" user hates midi and the reason is all they've ever used for sound is the built in Windows synth and if they decide to purchase something like the Forte Dxi for $40 midi still sounds pretty weak especially the drums. They think that's what midi sounds like and simply do not know any better.

The percentage of folks who seem to really care about it might be five? That's just a guess but I'm telling you it's pretty low. But that's just what I've observed on this forum and of course the forum doesn't necessarily reflect the whole user base. That info is in PG's hands and since they've put all the emphasis on the RT's that seems to answer the question as to what they think the users want. This is just common sense analysis to me but of course...YMMV.

Also, nothing has been taken away in all these new versions as far as midi functionality is concerned. It's true they haven't expanded it any but everything from past years is still there. If you need more styles than what is already there then talk to Bob Norton. He has tons of very good ones.

Bob

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