Virtual Sound Software

[Ruro]

 Heya Folks,

 I'm looking for some recommendations for Software which produces reasonably authentic Band Instrument sounds. Indeed, Band Instruments - Guitars, Drums and the sort. I already have GPO, for the record, which covers half of my requirements.

 Basically, I have often loved songs from Symphonic Rock bands, particularly X Japan, which started it off for me. But after aquiring some Nightwish, finding there music is also pretty sweet, I would be keen on looking into Symphonic Rock composition, probably even Symphonic Metal.

 Certainly keep myself occupied, learning how to read and write Guitar Tabs and so forth... hmm, I guess I will have to move away from Noteworthy Composer ¬_¬ But regardless, whatever it takes to learn!

 So, now the picture is painted somewhat, any recommendations? ^^ Assuming anyone has dealt with this here, heh. Also, I realise this software is gonna cost around... probably £500 or something, lol, but that's not an issue *Coughs* Not insinuating anything there... seriously!

 Thanks in advance!

 - Ruro

 EDIT: Never mind - not only did I put this thread in the wrong section, I changed my choice of Google search words slightly, and found precisely what I'm looking for, and for the record: https://www.native-instruments.com/ - Ignore me I would delete this, but I apparently don't have the power to destroy my threads, even without replies, what lack of Sanity is this!? :/

[Bob]

I'm interested.  How does that virtual sound stuff work?