Hi Sam,

I use Midi extensively having one external synth (Ketron SD2) and four internal synths linked (via Soundcard and VSampler). In addition, I use a number of DXi and VSTi for specific instruments. I convert all my Midi Tracks to Wave to enable audio processing to take place and only Merge Wave Tracks for the final Mixes. Consequently, the above messages are irritants and, if considered necessary for some users, would be better treated as Options.

Hi Mac,

Yes I am using the Ketron SD2 and am very pleased with the range of patches and quality. One issue is the way the Sound Module loses the Alternative Bank setting and decides to revert to the GM Bank patch on occasions. Typical Bank 2 Patch 99 = Clarinet (good sound) but reverts to Bank 0 Patch 99 Crystal sometimes when Play is stopped and restarted.

One excellent attribute is the splendid Drum patches which I find is better overall to other GM banks and to my BF Drums (quicker to set up too). My eldist son's day job is designing computer courses to train programmers to use the latest computer chip design software. Spare time, he is a sound engineer working with a number of live bands, choirs and even weddings. He has in the past disparaged my original Drum sets, mildly approved of BF Drums, enjoyed the RealDrums used in their context, but thought that the Ketron Midi Drums were the best he had heard to date.

Lyn