drum machine too? i’ve been looking at a few like cakewalk and fruity loops, but are there any better or more geared towards guitars and using the computer as an effects pedal?

Pro-Tools is your best bet for such things, with a proper sound card interface. I’ve seen people use guitars in FL Studio though, not impossible. FL is pretty well rounded and flexible.

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good luck

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