Getting started with music production! Help?  

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If you want to produce on computer it's easy. I used reason. The website is: http://www.propellerheads.se/

It's good.

If you want to hook up instruments or import vsts (which are virtual addons/effects/instruments) check out fruityloops or cubase sx. It might also be worth doing a search on google for: Best music production software. You'll find some forums and read what people are saying for a better idea of what to expect.

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Here is a link to a website that has links to demo and freeware music programs.
( http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/ ) I suggest you try a few out before buying anything.
What you will need is a multitrack recorder, which will allow you to create multiple and seperate audio and midi tracks. IMO you will need to use MIDI if you plan to use VSTi and DXi plugins(these are virtual instruments, which are sampled sounds, either stand alone or be a collection of sounds original found on a renowned keyboard).
You will also need some VST/DX plugins which are effects, like distortion, chorus, delay, reverb etc.
Play around with one of the demo/shareware, freeware programs and try and get a good feel as to what you need to do and then focus on the application you like best.
Sony's Acid is quite good for creating short samples.
Also you'll probably need a loop or sample maker. Some products will come with a free plugin loop maker. If you really want to you can use a keyboard and a plugin(vsti/dxi) to press relevant keys and make the loop sounds you want.
There are quite a few different computer products for music production, one just needs to find the one that they like and find easier to work with.
Initally, you may find yourself working more with the software than creating music and to me that is the key. You need to find the software that works for you, that allows you to spend more time creating than playing with the software.
One more thing. You're best investment will be to get a 24bit soundcard. If you do, make sure the software you use supports 24bit.