hehe... Mike that's funny!!!! bounce.. bounce... bounce...



you know, i think each to there own and different people work differently. i used to have alot of midi stuff, but sampled it and got rid of so much of it. i just prefered the all-in-one solution for sounds/perc with the outboard stuff being comps/effect units etc etc. the mackie desk is essential to me too, to add that analog warnth that you can't get from a comp.



but i know so many producers who swear by midi and if you've got the cash - do it! i think for people starting out though, it is possible to get a pretty decent sounding techno track done with a simple comp and a few bits of inexpensive outboard.