I am a fan of Cakewalk

You NEED some sort of software for editing. One of the funner things is the "patches" for recreating the acoustical qualities of different locations such as Carnegie Hall, The Grand Old Opera, or a muted softwalled studio. The is lots of help on-line and a wealth of information in the news-groups.

A lot of fun and education lies ahead of you.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle