Howdy Mark,

Thanks for explaining about the volume/loudness controls - that explains a number of phenomenon I've heard in the past, but generally have found workarounds for my needs. I did notice the lack of punch to the brass, but had off-handedly attributed that to a simple volume reduction. After your explanation, it makes better sense

The volume controller for GPO is number 7, and it is turned off by default (I'm reading out of the "update" file from Garritan, 10/20/04). Modulation is controller 1. And there are a zillion other controllers for individual instruments. You can play with it for a bit - I have to go make supper

I'll be back....
Sherry