Need Some Help

[swatguitar85]

I am going to be buying some new recording equipment just for my own use and need some help in what to buy. I was thinking about getting a POD XT, a Tascam US-122 and then some sort of software. I'm not sure about what software to get, I's running Windows if that helps. I was looking at the cakewalk stuff, Guitar Tracks and Sonar, and also the Cubase stuff. If I could get a recommendation that would be awesome. Also, I'm getting the POD so that I can just plug my guitar in and not have to go through any amps or pedals to get effects and amp options, is the POD the best choice, or no? Thanks

[Two hands31]

I've got a US-122, good choice Comes with a bundled version of Cubasis and Gigastudio|24. You only get 8 tracks in the version of Cubasis, but it'll give you an idea of what you do and don't like about software. If you like it, go for Cubase, if not, there's lots of great options out there.

[themaidenmaniac]

Cool edit pro is amazing. Whats more you can download it on shareaza or kazza if you dont want to buy it.