Not sure if I'm in the ballpark, but I've tried some of these ... you can demo them ...
http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/DoubleSix/http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/z3taDXi/I currently have Native's Pro53 as my retro synth...
http://www.kvraudio.com/get/53.htmlBut not being a programmer, I have no idea if they are easy or difficult to work with...
On a side note:
If you remember, my Alesis Micron LCD died on me a month or so ago...anyway, Alesis support emailed me that they have the LCD available for $37...The unit works fine as a controller, and it functions fine as a whole, but I'm still not sure if its worth the risk(no warranty) of trying open it up and solder etc... I've probably only soldered once or so in my life, and that was in Cub Scouts
I imagine that sending it in for service would be to much time and money...finding a qualified local service tech might be to much dough also...over $100...I bought it used for $250...
Opinion?