My goal is to control both Cubase and Soft synths (reaktor, absynth) So motorized faders is a big plus I guess. Also, since I want to control soft synths that's why I wanted more rotary encoders. However, if someone can explain me the layer and shift fuctions, that could make me change my mind. Also, with the LC, will I be able to use all the functions in programs that don't support it but use a midi learn fuction (abelton live, reaktor) Thanks, Nat