Jamstix in Cantabile

[TiUser]

Agreed, such an instrument is not a softsynth, and it sits outside your computer case. But addressing a MIDI port is performed exactly like sending the same digital instructions to a software synth loaded in memory. Perhaps your spirit would be violated only a little.

Agreed, but that's not my point. I dislike feeding audio back to the PC from such a module - it's simply am unnecessary forth and back conversion via an analogue path with all the possible shortcomings... if such a module would transfer audio digitally too - like my Virus Ti - I would possibly consider it.

Another point with the live tracks in band in a box is how to feed that audio (no midi now) into Cantabile...?

The Yamaha SYXG50 softsynth sounded quite good and functioned like a resident GM module. This softsynth is still findable and downloadable

I've tried that but it doesn't work in my Vista...

[TiUser]

..."band in a box"...

...A similar program is "Jammer" from a firm called Soundtrek. It is not jazz-centered. Its GUI is more intelligent, attractive, and competently programmed than BiaB. I find the user style programming more difficult. It is a professional-level program, with enormous control over your arranging.

While still looking for a live arranger tool I've gone through your post again and have downloaded the "Jammer live" manual... Despite the learning curve I expect to dig under the hood all looks promising... guess I'll check out the demo soon.