i would get a digi002 and digital performer, that way any limitations can be solved using both, also you get the interface for both programs. As far a...

i'd stay away from the usb mics. A great mic that is cheap is the rode nt-1

compression, verb, and eq is the final touch that makes all the difference. Then there is the mastering process which is what most people are looking ...

im running a digi002 with a digimax lt which gives me 12 ins and 8 outs total. I LOVE IT!

Pro tools is the greatest program and the most aggrivating. I thing I can say is pro tools is more audio based not really midi so maybe just rewire it...