How do I set up my synths / computer to record properly?!

[benroles]

Hi - really appreciate the response and if did actually make sense!

I had kind of figured I might need more MIDI control so was looking at the M-Audtio Midisport 2x2 or 4x4 - then I can control all my devices.

However, I was also looking at the Focusrite Saffire pro 40 to allow me to then control all the audio in from things like mics, the vp550 (which given it takes an mic input to function again cannot be 'controlled' by MIDI). This given it has pre-amps etc. will then act as my mixing utility (using a mix of the hardware and the provided software - it's a firewire audio card).

How does that sound to you?

B.