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I'm into that style of music as well. When I listen to artists like blockhead it "feels" like the entire song fits together although the loops all "sound" different and build on each other. I've just started messing with ableton but what I usually do is created a bunch of loops that "feel" right ...

Less functionality (no midi). Less prestige. Looks smaller. Most importantly much cheaper (250 Cdn.)

If you're looking for a mixer + soundcard on cheap I think this will do the trick.

Like all the other cool gear out there - no release date as yet.