Go here: http://www.zzounds.com/love.music?p=b.MDO&z=1207822925903
This is some great(relatively)inexpensive hardware.Then,in the left pane click on "Software & Hardware."The main thing you get from this type of hardware are the I/O options;some even with onboard preamps.Team that up with a good software package and you're "in the studio"Peace
