Hi all, 
 
This is my first post, and I have a feeling I might be in the wrong place. If so, sorry.... 
 
I have been a user of midi since it first came out in the 80's, using sequencers and all the latest gadgets at the time. 
I am currently playing in a 3 piece band that uses a Galileo midifile player. I use the internal sounds for bass and keys, with live drums and guitar.  The midifiles are also programmed to change guitar, drum and lighting patches, as well as providing a click track for the drummer.   
 
Anyway, the Galileo is about 8 years old and I don't have a backup. It was never the best sounding unit. but it is OK. 
 
What do most people do nowadays? Just use a laptop and an external sound module? I need to stay midi rather than record the backing on order to do patch changes etc. 
 
What do you recommend? 
 
Andrew