Most of us here (I think) would not recommend to new recording enthusiasts that they spend money like Sly is doing here (unless money is no object). Like golf, do you go out and buy a set of $2,500 clubs as a beginner? ... or do you buy a decent starter set for $200 - $300?

I have BIAB 2013 (soon to get 2014), Sonar 8.5.3 (and sonar X1 -- which I haven't used yet), a $60 MXL v63m condenser mic, a $29 Art Tube Mp Studio pre-amp and a tascam us-224 midi/audio soundcard unit. Of course my recordings aren't that great (ha, ha).

But I think the best rule of thumb is to buy cheap (but decent), learn how to get the best out of that and buy more as you out grow what you have.

There is nothing wrong with the approach Sly has taken -- except that recording is a trial and error type of thing and when you get so much new stuff at one time, it can become overwhelming. In any case, I am looking forward to hearing Sly's first attempt. I am sure they will be fine.

Now at bandcamp: Crows Say Vee-Eh @ bandcamp or soundcloud: Kevin @ soundcloud