Hey Hey Hey, So I found this list... and now I'm on it. Well, lemme tell you a bit about myself. Besides being a Hardware (Synth, Drum Machine, etc) fanatic, I'm just as equally a software fanatic. When it comes to dependability, ease of use, and flexibility, Fruityloops takes the bag. With a dozen or so VST and DX plugins added onto to it, there's no telling how supurb one can make the quality of their fruity sounds. I work mainly in the area of House music (Jazzy, funky, soulful, and some disco), but I'm experimenting with other areas such as hip-hop (ambient style). My status is far from a newbie, but at the same time not quite pro either. I'm also a local DJ here in Los Angeles, so not only am I influenced by the music i spin, but the crowds response is another key to my tone of music. So anyhow, I thought I'd introduce myself and say hi. I'm looking forward to hearing some great new ideas and input on FL. Hope to hear from you Floopers soon, Allen