He's got some portable gear that ain't tied to his computer, including some effects that plug in (rather than use the software effects) and some nice wee mics. for instruments.
There's a great shop for acoustic instruments up past the Uni but that's not the place to go for this gear.
That other one, downtown, the big one...close to the library.... that's the place. I saw a Tascam in Tom Lees today that comes with the microphone, for just over $200.
I've had a week of impending migraines. Lucky if I can remember my own name right now!