Hello Paul,

For midi purposes I would go for CakeWalk Pro Audio 9. , As I don't write note's I cannot advise you with finale, but personally I think it's overpriced and I expect there are good alternatives.

Cakewalk because;
Most easy in using compared to Cubase and Logic Audio
Least problems with bugs...etc..

fred
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Keyboards/Sound Units: Kurzweil 2600S, Roland VR-760, Acces Virus C, Roland G-800, Akai AX60, Minimoog, Machine Drum, Roland R8-M, mediastation x-76