I am a Tascam guy, but I realize that for editing and mixing tracks, a DAW offers far more choices. However, I am DAW challenged. I have tried them and I find them very confusing. I am not into using MIDI at all (the closest thing to MIDI I use is Yamaha electronic drum pads (and occasionally a keyboard), but even then I play them rather than program them)---I don't need to program sounds, just record instruments. My style tends toward 50s and 60s style music. I purchased a Zoom R16 and I have limited experience with Reaper, which is okay even though I don't really understand all of the stuff. I also tried a Cubase LE (7 I think) but it was a disaster. I want to use my Zoom R16 with a DAW, to get the most out of a DAWs editing, tweaking and mixing capabilities, but I want one that is mainly geared toward recording rather than MIDI programs and is relatively easy to learn. (I understand they all have a learning curve).