On May 31, 2006, at 2:53 PM, Huud@aol.com wrote: > The ES2 > takes on like a mirror all of the garage band instrument > settings! Now I can > go in and fine tune that sound I am after! Fun stuff. This way > your not > overwhelmed with all the settings that the ES2 would have to get > your basic > sound BUT once the es2 IS called up you have IT'S power at YOUR > command! Great tip!!! I like using the GB synths to get quick sounds- nice to know I can get deeper with them. Speaking of softsynth programming I just invested in the first piece of new hardware I've bought for my studio in over a year! It's the Novation Remote SL-61. It's got an 'Automap' feature that basically automatically maps it's controls to current parameters in a Logic session. Works very well, although it takes a few minutes to set up. The actual controller feels very good, although I notice I have to use a bit more finger pressure for aftertouch than I'm used to. Otherwise, it's a great controller. All of the pads and buttons and faders are very solid. I'd been looking at other controllers of this type from other manufacturer's and this one is a tad pricier, but I feel like it's a very solid controller- extremely well built. It also comes with an AU version of the BassStation! Pretty nice softsynth : ) http://www.novationmusic.com/enlargepicture.asp?id56 If you are looking for something that immediately makes you more productive in Logic, I recommend this. Eddie Sullivan IMS Pro A/V The Stony Brook Technology Center 21 Technology Drive E . Setauket NY 11733 1800 344 6434 X 108 esullivan@imsproav.com AIM: esimsproav M-F 9-6 ----------------------------------------------------------------- LUG Group Buy for Serato's Pitch n' Time LE until June 14th! See http://logic-users.org/groupbuy/serato for full details