>>This is such a big deal to me and probably most other PC
>>users out there. I'm sorry, but I really don't understand
>>what the problem is. It's just that when it comes to
>>compressors(like my C1) and other insert type effects, I
>>need it on the track and not an FX send. It would be nice
>>to know if this will ever show up because I'm sure it will
>>affect many purchasing decisions.

initially the difficulty of setting up DX plugs bugged me too, but once i figured out how to put 'em in chains (ooh! sexy), it occurred to me that having it set up through FX sends makes a lot of sense. the send makes it much easier to tweak the amount of wet/dry signal and you can use the same plug on different tracks at different settings, etc etc. it's actually getting close to the comfortability of a "real mixer and deck." amazing how you forget about these sorts of things after working exclusively on computers for so long :)

one thing i would like to see is a more intelligent/intuitive retake dialog box after i've finished live recording on a track. i'm probably doing it "wrong," but i don't enjoy having to delete the file entry and then going back to rerecord... just a simple retake button would be all i'd need.

the beta seems extremely stable and i'm pleased as punch with the results so far. thanks SF. this should be *killer*.

bor