thanks lelygax, im kinda with the majority on this one. but darkman had a good point, i may try lowering the volume of the step, just enough to hear that its there. quick update guys, im about halfway finished with the inner halls. im not sure how much i can squeeze in this weekend, ill be on the road later today and my band is doing a gig tomorrow night so hopefully i can get some work dkne sunday lol. man, its tough fitting in time for this when you're a fulltime boss, semi touring musician, husband and father....dayum! lol but i WILL get this done fellas lol