Still trying everything, and still just as confused.

Have tried Audacity, Traktion 7 (came with a licence with my UMC 204HD), Cakewalk.

Didn't mind Audacity, didn't like Tracktion much, hated Cakewalk. I'd like to try PreSonus Studio One and Steinberg Cubase, but I'm not that serious I can justify their very serious price.

[br]I think I'll focus on Reaper next I think. Had a preliminary look at it some time back, and it looked good, but quite the learning curve so put it on the 'after I've read its manual' triage of priorities to do list shelf.

[br]Price is right for the enthusiastic amateur, it is well regarded, so it might be right for me too?