So I hate to have two threads in this forum at once, but I just feel like my questions are too newb-ish for the other forums. So here goes: I want to get an interface and software to get started (shocker, right?) with some home recording. I have a budget of about 500 dollars, right now. I believe that the need will arise for me to record many tracks at one time, potentially drums or something like that. So, my question is: Is the FirePod the best thing for my money? If so, what software should I get? I've been seeing a program called Reaper mentioned on here alot. Is this a viable option? I really want to do some serious stuff, so I don't want to get Audacity or something (which I've toyed around with). Any and all replies are appreciated.