CAKEWALK SONAR HOME STUDIO 4 opinions?

[Legion <legion@helpwantedproductions.com>]

I am looking for a simple but flexible software program and will first and
foremost let me load and use VST and other plugins as well as basic midi
and audio tracks. I don't need anything too fancy but have never quite
gotten the VST thing down so I'm looking at introductory software
packages. I have Acid (for loops and things) and Audition (for WAV file
editing) so I don't need a lot of those items.

Cakewalk makes Sonar Home studio which seem to do the trick but I'm
wondering if there are any other programs out there in the $100 or colse
to it range that might comparable. I have a midiman Quatro soundcard so
AISO drivers woudl be a big plus (can't find out if Sonar supports this or
not.

Any suggestions pro or con appreciated.

 
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