My pc monitor is on my desk, where it belongs. My hard disk set up is what I record with. I use a Roland VSR880 with a Mackie 1604VLZpro mixer - works like a charm, and allows meto route outboard effects and harmonizers through the mixer with REAL knobs and faders and all. For an old school guy that learned on reel to reel 4 tracks and 8 tracks - this is the best "comfort zone" that still allows digital clarity. The only way I'd use a pc recording envirnment is to "sweeten" a produced track that I make on the MTR, and that almost never happens.

I'm a fan of knobs and buttons, so that's why I chose the setup I use ..... whatever works for ya ! Good luck with your new setup Leon. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.