The reverberation module might inspire you, or it might scare you! It also has simplified adjustments...

MIDI sounds can be positioned in space thanks to 3D MIDI. Musicians will be able to achieve some surprising effects...

You can choose from all standard sampling frequencies!

This block diagram of the mixing board is unfortunately only partial in coverage, but it gives you an idea of the possibilities for control and inserting effects.

Creation mode offers so many possibilities that it would be impossible to mention them all in detail. For example, there are the 24-bit SoundFonts, and naturally the possibility of working with ASIO 2.0 drivers for very low latency (2 ms). Even though X-Fi is not aimed specifically at musicians, they'll find it provides some very attractive resources...