[OMBUG]

If you're looking to get into it, but reluctant to spend $200 off the bat, I'd recommend taking a look at REAPER (www.reaper.fm) - it's significantly cheaper ($60) and the only area it's really lacking compared to Logic and the like is the bundled samples/synths.

[cocoflunchy]

I was about to say that, Reaper is great, it's only $60 and the guys that make it seem great too ;)