I don't think this is a spammer. I think it's someone who is possibly thinking about starting into the home recording hobby and has no real clue on how to do it, or a good command of the language. Repeating, as Trevor said, some basic talking points heard on another forum.

To the OP Marssmith.

Yeah, a good computer, a nice USB interface, and perhaps MC6 from Cakewalk is a good start on a home studio.

I would add to that the PG Music software Band in a Box unless you play multiple instruments, this is the easiest way to have backing tracks for drums, bass, piano, etc.

And don't forget about a decent condenser mic for studio recording, some fairly decent studio reference monitors, some decent headphones, a 66 key midi keyboard, and a lava lamp.

That's the basics to really get you started into home recording the right way. I understand that not all of those may be affordable right now, but that's the goal you should work towards.

You can find my music at:
www.herbhartley.com
Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.