I have both. I stick with my software it is easier to use. I like to know the numbers and where they are. I also love the presets you will not have that with out a real high end piece. I do not even know if they would have that feature on the thing. I would stay with Sonar and what it has to offer. ----- Original Message ----- From: Omar Binno To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 1:50 PM Subject: [ddots-l] software vs external compressor Hello, I'm considering purchasing an external stereo compressor/preamp. What are some of your thoughts/experiences regarding software plugins/compressors vs external hardware ones? Will the external ones produce better quality compression, (make things sound warmer,) than plugins will? Thanks. Omar Binno www.omarbinno.com