The other problem that I have with this is the fact that these are proprietary source files that we’re talking about here. I know that [speaking for myself only], this is the LAST thing I would ever want to do. I know that you guys are leaving this decision up to the composer, but typically source files are NOT just sold to anyone. Maybe to inexperienced composers the extra $$$ might sound enticing, but what about those of us who have spent years learning what we know? In no way am I interested in giving that knowledge and experience away to just anyone, no matter what the price.

For example, I use VSTs for almost all my sounds – if somebody wanted to buy my track and change the piano sound or reverb one instrument, and I just gave them my project file, they are going to have to substitute all the other instruments too, as they won’t have my VSTs. Surely the source file is only going to be useful to people if they get an audio (and midi version if available) of every track?

It’s a really good idea, but I think AJ needs to set some universal standard so buyers know exactly what they’re getting in their source files.