Zuki, if you're talking studio duty only, maybe a workstation might serve you better. Controller with VST's is another possibility. If you feel weak in some areas (like drum programming), there are tons of drum software (including the 'live' drums in BIAB) which would solve that problem. Putting something together with multi-tracking is very rewarding and lots of fun. Lots of folks here make their own backing tracks. Just a thought.

chas