I know the pedal steel is a very difficult instrument to replicate electronically, but I wonder if anyone knows of a good pedal steel synth I could I could to add that color to my compositions--especially one that can reasonably handle the bends without all the midi manipulation?

Some discussion about a pedal steel VSTI here: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2277805

the best steel guitar I have heard is from Band in a Box....   www.pgmusic.com  it isn't cheap but it sure is sweet.

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