Thanks. (""Left behind in the dust"") In what respect? The PC I use for recording,I use only for recording. It has all the specs I need to run X1 essentials. Unless I make a best selling album(doubtfull) I havnt got the dosh for continual upgrades in PC's or anything. All I need really is a DAW with at least 4/IO's so I can multitrack via my mixing desk. I,ve recently got an Allen and Heath Mod 2 desk,whilst not as good as the AMEK I used to have,it has all I need,and I dont have to sod about finding the right menu/box to click. sorry,I,m a Luddite.
   Andy.

That is definatly the saddest specs I've seen around here , not poking fun at you , but people give away P4's with at least a 2 gigs of RAM, so I see no reason to say it's a money thing. just sayin! Computers are free to cheap. The least of our expences in this money gobbling hobbie.