I agree that a software interface would open up many possibilities, and I have been writing a program that will control the H8000FW remotely.  I got a little sidetracked in the last months because I was able to start testing my software with an Eclipse.  My hope is to be able to control both units via software.

The H8000FW is a great unit!  I think you should get one and start learning how to use it now.  It will take you a long time to explore all the patches and get used to what it can do.  Hopefully, by the time you learn how the unit works, I will be able to deliver the software to control it remotely.  If you wait for the software before you buy the unit, I think you'll miss out on a lot of great sounds…

By the way, are you using a PC or a Mac?

Regards,

Doug