re: Suggestions for simple music software

Are you only going to be listening yourself? Sharing with family and friends?
Learning to get better at the process?
I suggest getting a Tascam DP008 digital 8 track recorder. They are super simple to record with and only cost about $250.00 these days.
You can bounce tracks, if you need to add more and mix down straight to your computer.
You can also plug straight in, powered monitor speakers.