[docman]

Thanks for the info Brandon!

My list would go like this:

1) Acoustic drums with an easy interface and a good loop library. EZDrummer fits the bill for me. I just got it and really like it. So far I only feel limited by my patience in sequencing. I plan to get the Latin Percussion and Drum Kit From Hell expansion libraries for it.

2) A few good acoustic piano electric piano and organ sounds. This is so I can start experimenting with adding piano and organ to my "classic rock / progressive rock" songs. I'm not a keyboard or a piano player, so I don't need a vast library of sounds, just a few good ones to start.

3) String sounds: The 2 things I see myself doing is 1) Adding chord patches to rock songs and 2) Having the occasional solo cello or solo violin part within the context of a rock song. For the latter, I want to be able to play a MIDI controller and have a beautiful real cello or violin sound. This will likely require samples with tremelo, slides, etc.,

4) Eventually I'll want some horn sounds but this is last on my list. I don't expect to be able to replicate a brass section with my MIDI controller anytime soon (although that would be pretty cool!)

5) Currently I have no need for synth sounds that you would hear in techno / hip hop or electronica.

6) I have no need for electric bass samples. I like playing my bass.

Based on these needs, what would you suggest?