You could get a cheap condenser mic and a version of cool edit pro or adobe audition. You are also going to need an mixer to get you vocals from your mic intoyour pc. You could also get an MBOX2 mini which comes with protools 8LE. None of these are the "best" option but it will get the job done...
Preme is the best at chops period, and NOBODY scratches a hook like this man. People are still trying to figure out if the"Come Clean" theory is mythof truth for God's sake.
Pete is the best with blends (ie 5 different samples in one song) Truly elaborate.
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