look, sci, what the people here are trying to say, in a round about way, is that everyone here works hard to get what they have, and have paid alot of money for the (legit) software we have. in other words, we have invested into these companies. why would we undermine them? we may as well shoot ourselves in the foot! (or the back, or the....) whatever! my point is, if you are looking for advice on micing techniques, eqipment, etc........ then, my friend, you have come to the right place, but if all you are looking for is a freebee, then bug off!!!!!