I've been using garage band on and off for a while. It's simple and works (I gave used Reaper in the past as well)
I just got a AKAI MPK225 Controller - I am struggling to get it working in Garagband.
I have heard (read online, and that's never wrong :-O) That Garageband does not work well...
I have chunk of old school studio experience.... and am setting up a home studio after many years of just playing.
I am looking for a keyboard controller. Other than guitar I have all soft instruments.
I use Garageband and will move to Logic eventually. I have some experience with early Reaper...