recording setup

[ScooterMcTiny]

Hey all...I'm quite new to recording and am looking to make a small studio jsut for my personal use and my band's use. I want to be able to make semi-professional sounding recordings and want to do it all through my computer.

I already have a computer-
Athlon 1 GHz
256 MB DDR RAM
30 and 40 GB 7200 RPM HDs
CD Burner

I need a good sound card (I was looking at the M-audio delta 1010 card or the digi001) and was wondering wut software i should use for the recording editing and mastering as well as recommendations on any other "gear" i would need, but mostly opinions on what card/software I should get.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[jake-owa]

Stay away from the Digi 001 for PC it's a hit or miss. I've even seen them come broken, no kidding.
Everyone seems to really like the M-audio stuff. Software is really a personal thing. It all sounds basicly the same.
Get a few demo versions online and try 'em out, that's the only way to know what you like. Cool Edit Pro is a great beginner program.