boo, after finding computer recording to be beyond my patience, I bought an Akai DPS-16 and just love it. It is out of date now but still works great. I can get tracks down while I still have the idea in my head, instead of cursing at the computer! While all digital recorders have some learning curve, most new ones are a breeze to use compared to software programs. And the price/value ratio just keeps getting better. It would be hard to go wrong with any of the new offerings. Korg and Yamaha have some great products at moderate prices, and for a bit more, the Akai DPS-24 is a dream machine. Good luck and have fun.
Bill