DAW on OSX

[Walter Mitty]

Hi-

I've recently purchased the following computer:

Apple G4 dual 867, 60 GB, 512 MB ram running OSX

I currently have the following music equipment:

Hammond XK2, Yamaha P-80, and a Roland PC-200 MK II midi controller which I've never used.

Now, because I'm an OSX fan I realize that my options are limited regarding setting up a DAW. I will be doing mostly keyboard based music, so I'm looking for an affordable way to get into recording, sampling (orchestra, drums, etc) using MIDI and occasional live multi-track capability (only would use a few tracks should friends come over to jam).

I'm a complete newbie to this, but I understand I'll need a new soundcard (for MIDI, right?) and some software. I've been looking at Logic as I've heard they're coming out with Logic 6 soon, along with Cubase and MOTU although the latter hasn't officially released its software for OSX yet.

Please advise where a good starting point would be and what has proven to work with OSX.

Thanks.

 

[M.Brane]

Here's some links to check out:

AccelerateYourMac's audio column. Be sure to check in the forum and the main site there as well.

For general Mac help, MacGurus forums rock.

For anything else, a GoogleMac search will get you plenty to check out.