Technically yes, but so far I've read the equivilent of several dissertations on the pros and cons of a dual booting XP and Vista. Then, do you run 32bit or 64; should you run just the one large disk or two in a raid array? Is the firewire fast enough for anything other than backup? Should I upgrade to a quad core? Which, if any, of the software packages can take advantage of (take your pick) Vista, XP64, 64bit vs 32bit, raid, etc. Any free copies of XP pro laying around? Pretty expensive proposition, really, for improvements in sound that may only be immediately apparent to other musicians. Don't forget, sounding like a real violin and playing like one are two different things. Even with great piano samples, very few controllers are going to give you the same kind of tactile feedback as a real piano. As I'm sure Capt. Russ (and other old time B3 players) will tell you, no matter how good the latest, greatest "clonewheel" SOUNDS, it still "ain't no B".

I didn't really buy this computer for this purpose, anyway. I was just trying to future-proof myself for a few months . BUT, since I have all this firepower, I'm sure I will be tempted to try some of the more inexpensive (and exotic) software offerings. I'll probably start with some kind of orchestral bundule once rave reviews and price point coincide on my street corner. Anyway, it downloads porn really fast.
.....kidding, kidding

chas