Was surprised to see Cakewalk Z3TA+ 2.1 wasn't bundled with X2 Producer (rather the older version).... I just naturally assumed that would happen....

I wasnt

Why?  z3ta is their latest synth.  They never include that w/ their DAWs for free.  The people that paid good money would scream.  But I bet they run a special on it before Christmas.

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The only new addition in the synth department in X2 is the full version of Rapture. X1 came with rapture LE. Z3TA 2 is worth upgrading to cause it come with 1000 brand new preset in addition to the original presets in Z3ta 1. It also has better GUI and the presets are categorize now. It is a joy to use Z3ta2.