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I have recorded 2 EPs using Cool Edit. I like it for recording, but I don't like the mastering tools. They work, but everything sounds a bit flat.

I used Sound Forge (Sony) and Wavelab )Steinberg for additional 'noodling'. I could imagine Wavelab would be helpful for mixing down live music.

I have used Cubase SX, both as a sequencer and for recording, and always found it irritating. I spent more time screwing around trying to get the software to work than making music.

EDIT: I make techno music, so there is no 'recording'. Its all direct to disk. But I do record samples of instruments, found sounds, vocals, etc....