For a long time I’ve kept things strictly hardware, but now that I have a decent computer I want to start giving software a shot.  Other than sequencers, I haven’t really been using much audio software for the past few years, so I’m a bit out of the loop.  Calx mentioned Reaktor which I’m gonna check out, and I’m really curious about Battery 2 cuz I seriously need drum sounds that I can manipulate.  Anyway, what other applications do people use/recommend?  Mac/Windows/whatever

i will say, ReFX Vanguard, RGCaudio z3ta+  :wink:

Reason +rewire +cubase = <3

I have to recommend both Battery 2 and Kontakt 2, if u have hardware u can sample the hell out of it with Kontakt, otherwise check out Linplug Albino, any other of the native instruments stuff and Smartelectronix a FANTASTIC :D freeware/donationware company, some of the best plugins outthere imo.
Other than that you should definalty try reaktor as Calx mentioned it is the daddy. :shock:

But at the end of the day depends what purpose u want your plugins to serve, bass synth, pads, good allrounder?

Any Native Instruments mate, Waves is blinding too.