I really hate to correct you yet again, but I was invited there to share how I use Scope, not give advice.
I gave no advice, but rather explained why I cannot use a synth, Virtual or Real that has to be loaded unless it has features no other synth has, i.e. JBowens PolyGlide. I dumped my samplers for that very reason to go w/ virtual iunstruments, so obviously I see their value too.
But even Film Composers need to load a template once and then record to dub stage or stem out to hardware/ SAC.
How can you advise people that already have an arsenal of 99 dollar VSTi's they are happy with..? They do not need presets to load quickly and I am sure these synths are just fine for what their needs are.
I enjoy learning from members here at the Z, and also sharing ideas in a forum where hardware Modular Synth owners and live performers frequent.
http://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=24
The mastering threads are really great at Gearslutz, and most guys there have hardware and SAC. They have great examples to learn from. I am actually now enrolled in the EIS program.
Learning and listening has no end. Threads like the ones at these one sentance posting forums are useless and a waste of time, as that thread demonstrated.
But hey what a great place to make new friends you'll never meet.........
Is that the real world you are referring to...?