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    Yes, Netvudu is right that Emagic in USA is ignoring (I suppose officially) Windows. But going to the international website seems (at least so far) to generate information.
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    William,

    It's strange that you say the EXS24 is strictly Mac. Emagic has just released their v5.5 update for Mac & PC, and both versions (as I understand) include the EXS24 MkII. In any case, all of Logic's instruments (EXS24, ES1, ES2, EVOC20, EVP88, EVB3 & EVD6) are contained within the program code. They all work as time-limited demos and simply require a code (for the XSKey) to unlock them.

    So, anyone who has Logic for PC can now run EXS24 (MkII) and consequently the VSL. Certainly there'll come a time when the PC updates dry up, but that won't stop users from remaining with Logic 5.x for as long as they like. As it stands, it's a remarkable and fully operational program.

    I'd be curious to know what the VSL sales are going to be like for the various options and platforms........

    Regards - Colin
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    Yes, actually I have the Exs24mkII for Windows myself, as well as Gigastudio, but I'm just thinking about the US Emagic company's turning its back on Windows. It does not exist as far as they are concerned. If you go to that website you can see what I mean. But you may be right and people don't need to deal with it at all, and can just use the program on their own. I certainly have a number of programs that function without any support. Though I still worry about updates or other changes necessitating such support.
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    B
    For what it's worth..

    I've found the Windows XP version of GigaStudio to be very workable, and I produce a significant enough quantity of music to be certain of this result. I think the key disappointment has been with those who had a working Windows 9x setup, which then didn't work under XP. Setting up an XP rig with known good hardware-compatibility is no problem.

    Emgic/Windows is not a good investment right now. Of course, people who are already invested have a more complex decision. But a fresh investment in PC platform products from Emagic would be a bad idea.
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    Thanks very much for that reply Bruce. I have a feeling you may be right about the EXS24 for Windows. It seems too unsupported to be used professionally at this point.
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    i'm using a RME hammerfall 36/96 3x adat and know some people who do too, and the card functions perfectly for over a year now, now problem at all.

    geert.