Thanks to all of you. Great replies and plenty of ideas to consider.

This engineer does not use midi or VST instruments, so his needs are much less than mine in that respect. That's why he is able to produce a good sound with older software. His software does run better on XP, but the things I would do when I finish my current project would not work as well.

I was a bit skeptical, also. I will be using Win 10 and keeping it off the internet.

Thanks again to all.

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i5-3210 laptop. Win 10 Home. 2.5ghz, 64 bit. 6gb RAM. Focusrite Scarlet 2i2.