@ZeroZero TY ... but think I'll stick with Cubase 5 for that stuff for now. I've got so much time invested in learning that, that I've got no joy in learning a new program when there's still so many softsynths to learn, too. Since I'm so into PC with hardware and software, I don't think I'll ever get around to Logical ... though it would have been a good choice back in the day and is probably far the best bargain with its feature set of synths, sampler and plugins. Since Cubase is cross platform anyway, I'd probably stick with it if I ever had a Mac attack. That leaves Pro Tools, maybe, sort of ... I got an old Delta 44 lying around so I could always use the M-Audio version. I've also got Acid Pro under my belt and a pretty good handle on Ableton and Reason. That doesn't give me much incentive to learn RealBand. I really wanted BIAB for a sketch pad for midi files for Cubase.

The karaoke was an after thought.

Prado