Based on your description of what you're trying to do Cubase would be a great tool. Ableton is a good DAW, but it's MIDI is rather limited by comparison. It's super at loops and audio manipulation.
Cubase does come with some sounds, but you'll do well to look to Loopmasters or some other sample libraries. Battery or Komplete from NI has tons of really good sounds to get yougoing in the right direction. Don't just use the stock sounds. Layer and manipulate the samples, process them, etc to get what you need otherwise you'll sound like everyone else, but behind the curve.
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