Cooperman, Yes to all the system requirements. i've actually been able to download the Synth drum demo. However,the Kick and snare sound indentical, kinda like a dull splat and I don't see how to program a passage. On the surface this looks exactly what I need! But as is apparent,I am no computer whiz and would really like to think I know what I'm doing before I spend the money. Just as a side note, I was told by SamAsh music last week the TASCAM 414 is being phased out by Tascam. No reason given