Boo,
If you want simplicity with multi-track recording software, just download a copy of Audicity's latest program and you'll be absolutely amazed. Just a couple buttons to select from, all the expression features anyone really needs, and it's free.
I would have thought this was a dead subject after Terry posted his computer recorded and external recorded identical songs for everyone to vote on. Obviously, some folks have very short memories.
The results were clearly in favor of the the software recorded by a heavy margin. Nothing complicated about this type of poll--it's what you hear--kinda' like music. If what you hear don't sound good to your ears, then you use something that does sound good--it just makes good, common sense.
There's nothing complex about recording songs using your computer. If this were the case, then I would be in a world of trouble. Try the Audicity program, and if you get in trouble, email me and I'll walk you through the problems over the phone.
Good Luck,
Gary
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