[troutman]

What is the best software (PC) for writing, composing, recording music (guitar)? How about sampling bits from other songs?

Cakewalk:

http://www.cakewalk.com/Products/By-...rding-Software

Guitar Tracks Pro 4 -- Designed for guitarists and singer-songwriters, Guitar Tracks Pro is the recording solution that takes your music from riff to hit easier than ever.

With Guitar Tracks Pro you get much more than just recording software. You get an amazing virtual guitar amp for inspired, arena ready tones -- without disturbing the neighbors. You also get an entire backing band of virtual instruments - always ready to accompany you. Plus: precise editing tools to comp the perfect solo or vocal track, a mixing console, effects arsenal, even burn CD's or upload your music directly to the web -- all for less than a few hours in the recording studio. Get it all in Guitar Tracks Pro.



Music Creator 6 turns your computer into your own personal recording studio and includes everything you need to create, edit, and mix professional recordings. Whether it’s a cover of your favorite tune or an original composition, turn a simple idea into a finished song with Music Creator’s powerful suite of tools, loops, instruments, and effects. And when you’re ready to share your music with the world, you can burn a CD or use SoundCloud to post your music on Facebook and Twitter.