Originally Posted By: David Snyder

Here is one thing I am ignorant about:

Is there any reason to use hardware when there is so much available in software?

I apologize in advance if the questions is stupid.


That is not a stupid question. The only reason that I can think of, right now that is, is that one's system can't handle it.

I have heard some free GM soundfonts that rival some GM hard synths. But since I do not use GM for anything except BiaB, I have only the GM that comes with BiaB.


Back in my day the only time we started panic buying was when the bartender shouted "last call"!

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware