Thanks, all: I think I've figured out what I need to do. None of the above.. including what I thought I needed to do. I have a good 8 track Tascam machine for recording, and a 6 track digital recorder already, so it's not recording equipment that I need. It's burning CDs from already recorded tapes that are mixed down to two tracks.

After asking eight million questions in electronics and music stores, on-line home recording websites and websites for specific equipment (and getting next to no response, except here in good ole Mudcat, I finally talked to someone who not only understood exactly what I need, but was able to guide me to what I believe will do the trick. The Cakewalk Pyro software I asked endless questions about, with little response is going to be too limited (maybe that's why it only costs $39.95 and looks like it may be being phased out.) I have also been convinced by enough separate sources that to get a high quality CD from tapes I need to invest in a digital converter. I've recorded directly from tapes with my computer, and it does work, but the sound leaves a lot to be desired. I'm hopeful that with the digital converter and a little more sophisticated (but supposedly simple) editing and final mixing) I can produce a much better quality sound.

I've decided to get an Mbox digital converter and the associated Pro Tool software. The person I spoke to has used the Cakewalk Home Studio and found it extremely difficult to work with (and he's in charge of the recording department at Guitar Center.) The Pro Tool software has two screens ... one for editing and one for mixing. The Cakewalk Home Studio has 8 different screens, and he found them almost impossible to use.

Sooooooo, tomorrow I'll pick up the equipment. I just bought a new computer and won't be able to even try this out until I get hooked up and transfer files from the computer that I'm typing on. If I feel that I've made the right choice, I'll start another thread. If I feel like I've once again made a fool of myself, listen carefully for the Sound Of Silence..

Thanks for responding..

Jerry