Hi Sherry and Mark,

Wow, GPO sounds very complex...and as if something of a super computer is needed to use it as GP "Orchestra."

Sherry, I usually do as you do when I record. I even leave enough silence before the music starts to minimize everything, even the program I use to record. Since Total Recorder has an option to shut out system sounds, I don't often have problems with random noise or slowdowns unless I'm connected to my ISP, even with other programs running, for some reason. But the only safe way is with nothing but the desktop showing and even the av disabled.

I've listened to examples from the GPO site, and it sounds worth saving up for, but on a computer with 256K memory, operating at 1.2ghz (if that's the term), I don't know. So my interest extends beyond "Simple Gifts."

all best,
mgj