check out Reaper.   cross platform too, Mac and Windows, also runs under
wine in Linux
http://www.reaper.fm/
I use it on a Mac
On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 12:46 PM, jonetsu(a)teksavvy.com <jonetsu(a)teksavvy.com
  wrote: 
  Hello everyone,
   This is off topic but you are basicvally the only source that I know
 of that I know knows something about this.  I would like to buy this
 for our son for Xmas.  I am a registered Ardour user and have suggested
 him to use it but he can not really dual boot and use Ardour, since
 all of his stuff, and all of his friends and all that are on the Windows
 side.  If he could also make music there it would be a nice creative
 thing that he could share with others.
   Thing is, I know absolutely *nothing* about Windows software. I
 almost bought a Sony recording thing but backed off when I realized
 there's no support for a M-audio 1010LT card.  Our son's machine has a
 1010LT card and Windows 7.  I'm certain many of you here knows a thing
 or two or three about Windows recording softwares out there that would
 basically be like Ardour.  And under $300 if possible.
   So I would ask kindly if it's possible to give some recommendations
 here.  It would be greatly appreciated !  If such a request/thread is
 verboten, simply tell me.  Or send me recommendations by email.
 Cheers !
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