I have just posted this in the Sonuus thread, but figured it might be of general interest
http://soundcloud.com/owen-lloyd-evans/mocha-yourock-2
I have uploaded a brief doodle I did into a logic synth with no quantisation or anything. I am more than aware that it could usefully be tidied, but it is just as an example of plug and play synthy goodness. It goes straight in on USB and is just recognised as a controller. You can change tunings and have it respond as a 6 string bass tuning. It has mod knobage and a whammy bar. The sound I used in Logic has portamento programmed in. You have to use a plec, but it really is a lot of fun for approx £130
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Inspired-Instruments-YRG-1000-Rock-Guitar/dp/B003DC78FW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320101633&sr=8-1