Tony,

I have many apps and softsynths / effects in my computers.

My favs:

Multipurpose DAW with midi editing: Cakewalk Sonar - very powerful editing features, fairly straightforward to use. Cubase is probably just as good, but I'm used to Cakewalk's way of doing things.

Midi sequencer / pattern sequencer: FL Studio. Excellent for creating / stringing patterns together- Interface allows for smooth workflow vs apps like Orion and Project V.

Audio editing: Cool Edit Pro - All I need to make almost any audio file shine. Intuitive with rock solid stability.

Favorite softsynth- Analog emulation: Pro53 - Think Prophet 5. Very close in sounds. Very stable.

Favorite softsynth- GM sounds: Plugsound GM module

Favorite softsynth- ambient /experimental- Absynth - Think Roland V synth, but with more useable sounds.

Favorite modeling synth- realistic sounds B4 Organ.

Favorite Effect: Amplitube simulated guitar amp

AJ