Thanks for the explanation, Ivan! I wasn't sure if the file had to stay in SonicStage format once it was on my computer or if I could pry the wav version out to edit or whatever.

I did find a discussion on a cnet.com forum that provided some real-world reviews of the Edirol, and it's probably the way we'll go (if I can find one - most of the usual on-line places have it on backorder). But if that doesn't work, I now feel more comfortable going with MD. Thanks!