thanks alan, that box was checked but the soundcard selection was wrong. I subsequently found the link to the audacity forum...

thanks, I didnt realise that the soundcard would be so sensitive to on board noises. My powersupply is an upgraded model so hopefully it isnt the cu...

Thank guys, they are on my list now!

Cheers Phinnin,Band in a box seems the the business, cos I love making up things and a drum, bass, piano will fill things out and make it more interes...

I have Wes' problem. I go to the store, and then straight out.... into the car back to my computer and ebay. I bought my guitars at the shop but all...

thanks everyone. Some great ideas. Lars, my way choosing and tackling songs is similar, but i find that it takes me about a month to get the tab int...

So a preamp will be required too. I guess a mixer will be needed soon at any rate. Is there something to look for in mixer preamps like signal to no...

Hammerhead it will be then...thanks guys