John and Wookie... thanks and really appreciate the feedback... it was an initial nights splert, trying to exercise the templates and just having fun with an idea derived from a C-Realm podcast entitled "the great grab". Scratched out some words, got the Arp going and winged it...Surgery is definitely in order as the theme and basics feel good.
I'm very crappy on drums... often use Damage and dm307 riffs but wanted to begin playing with Skippie's package. Gotta put in the time as it is pretty boring. And you're right, the second section is weak... what comes from just jamin' on an idea. That lull needs something. hmmmm. The issue deserves the "sense of urgency" that you mention, Jon. Also thinking it might benefit from an increase in tempo from 120 to 130ish or faster...
Shreddage is my next adventure. My hands ain't so good anymore for live playin' and I've gotten away from guitar and never put in the time to really learn all the vguitars I've acquired when I've got a bit of cash...Plan on adding Greg's Stratosphere, as it looks really intuitive and might give me a means of achieving that Rush sound...
Lots of homework to do but I so love that X3 is finally the platform which encourages creation rather than head scratching! Thanks again for the feedback. It's what I need most!
To be alive at this time with sooooo many wonderful tools...