So, let's add this to the equation for me. I'm in the market for a new MacBook air. My desktop is a relic and barely runs anymore. Being an educator, Apple gives us a little discount on hardware and software. With a MacBook Air purchase, I can get a suite that includes Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and MainStage. Our keyboard payer uses MainStage for his rig. There are bass modules as well. So...maybe I try MainStage? No more digital than say a Bergantino B|Amp, or HX Stomp, or whatever. Everything there. Effects, compression, filters, etc.