I agree ... I use protools 10 and the Apollo Twin by Universal Audio and actually use a real guitar and real bass and a real keyboard at times. The only instrument I don't currently have is a drum set so I use the Dr. Rhythm 770 and program the drums and fills for now. I say master an instrument first, learn music theory and then compose an original ... works for me but takes at least 15-20 years of your life and a lot of study. Then you can get paying gigs too.