Anyone have any recommendations or personal preferences concerning computer recording? I am about to purchase another computer and I want it to be primarily for recording and mixing. I can't afford too much (i.e., multi-thousand dollar computer), but I'm confident that I can get into something that will be satisfactory to me.

Currently I am considering an SB Live card along with the optional interface with the jacks that allow instrument connection directly into the front of the tower. I was also interested in the SoundFont technology offered by these card although I have no direct experience using them nor have I heard them.

Any tips appreciated.

---Darren