thanks Mariod

Both your comments are what I was looking for, to best explain myself.

I have been involved with midi from back in the 90s,using sound modules as a solo act.

Back then I used a programme to edit midi files if I remember Cakewalk i.e. removing sys files and changing instruments etc.

Then and now I have always been on the look out for the best sound you can get from midis.

Now I am missing it all so much I am thinking of putting a solo/duet act together and looking for the best realistic sound I can get within my budget.

I have tts1 and coyote ,sample tank halion cakewalk sound centre. Installed in biab I then use acid for my daw or Cubase.

I know how to use them setting up different instruments to tracks

But I feel the faster tempo songs don't have the feel..?

Although I am amazed at the sounds I am getting from the soft synths ( better than I was getting from the sound module back then )for ballads, medium tempo songs.

I guess I was really asking is the real tracks the best bang for my buck.

Also I did not have the best sound module back then, probably a basic one.

I am now wondering would it be a sound module or real tracks hence my first post.

Guess when you look at it the sound module I am looking at are from the 90s, all be it top of the range from ebay back then.

So you are probably right I think its the real tracks that would suit me now.

I do and always will love midi but when your starting to gig I think we all want the best we can for the audience.

Thanks for helping me out