I understand what you're saying, it's just that converting my workflow to another DAW (and getting up to speed on it in the process) is not really an easy fix. I did consider that (based on feedback from others) most of my latency woes might have been alleviated if I were using Cubase, although I read about some Cubase users having issues with it too (as well as Logic, Sonar and Live users), so I wasn't quite sure that was going to be the real solution.
I have considered switching to Cubase or Live at some point, its just that the timing of this particular Virus purchase was not the right time. I had 30 days to evaluate the virus and make a decision, which with my work schedule is not enough time for me to spend more money on a new DAW, get up to speed on it, then figure out if the combination of the two are going to be something I'm happy with in the long term. A better path would be for me to learn Cubase at some point down the road, then try introducing hardware into that equation.
But again, if I were in any way involved in pro music or even aspired toward pro music, I would be able to dedicate much more time to experimenting with DAWs, different setups and finding what works.
I regret the Virus is not in the cards for me right now, but maybe one day. FL is not the greatest out there, I'm just so familiar with it that it's never in the way, and for a hobbyist type that only uses softsynths its a great host.
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