AD2 has a workflow that is just bonehead simple. And while the stock AD libraries may be a bit thin sounding, try the Fairfax kits they sell for a little extra, they sound pretty darn good.
But I definitely will listen to those brave bleeding edgers and your new toy. :) if you ever get to play with it. Remember, you have to download 5 tracks of vertical studio air and echoes . . . you did buy a bigger ssd didn't you?
cheers,
-Tom