Russ, a few questions and a comment for you:

1. How well do you understand midi?

2. What's your budget?

3. How much do you know about controllers?

The thing is Notes is a pro at this. He's an excellent player and plays reeds, guitar and keys. Maybe more, not sure. He has controllers and knows how to use them.

I kinda think that's not you Russ because if it were you wouldn't be asking your question.

High level midi work is not for older nooby's. It's for young cats who learned it when they had the time which is the reason for the RT's. RT's get you close and sound great without tons of midi frustration. But if you want note for note perfection then midi is the only way other than hiring players.

Bob

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