Lars, >Wow, we have not only the narrow and absolutist thinking of Mac vs. PC vs. >Be "wars" but Paris vs. Pro Tools vs. dspf. If I could only find the >dictionary I could determine if these are just opinions or not. Hahahaha... Thanks, your sense of humor is refreshing. >How come these issues are so polarizing? Is it that the apparent mastery of >the new technologies is a source of self esteem? Are these products the >designer jeans of the new millenium? Do I look good sitting in front of my >brand new (name) system telling the women in the tribe how smart I am for >making the right choice? Does it make me smarter? More creative? In >control? Does it finally prove I am somebody worth knowing? Are all the >other boys on the playground really envious of ME? All true, especially regarding the women. <g> I've had a MIDI system since 1985 or so... it's always been this way. The need to personalize our tools and claim bragging rights seems to be a way of marking our territory. howard