Software for writing original music?

HI

Please help me decide on what software to use for digital/midi/audio
recording. I'm somewhat new to this field but would appreciate any
input.

I've been a guitarist since 1973 and would like to create my own home
studio. My first decision is what software to use. The top guns out
there seem to be Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, PowerTracks Pro Audio and
Cakewalk.

Can anyone give me advice? I understand PowerTracks is only $29 and
its received great reviews as oppose to the others which cost
hundreds of dollars.

Also, when I decide to write in alternate tunings such as JI will
these programs allow me to do this?

I guess what I'm trying to say is, where do I start?

Thanks

Wally

HI

Please help me decide on what software to use for digital/midi/audio
recording. I'm somewhat new to this field but would appreciate any
input.

I've been a guitarist since 1973 and would like to create my own home
studio. My first decision is what software to use. The top guns out
there seem to be Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, PowerTracks Pro Audio and
Cakewalk.

Can anyone give me advice? I understand PowerTracks is only $29 and
its received great reviews as oppose to the others which cost
hundreds of dollars.

Also, when I decide to write in alternate tunings such as JI will
these programs allow me to do this?

I guess what I'm trying to say is, where do I start?

Thanks

Wally