recording music

[raz]

My nephew dabbles in writing/recording music and would like to know if there are any people on Sysopt who do the same and would recommend a sound card(s) for this purpose.

[Wiz]

soundblaster live! is probably the best if you want low cost/high quality. If it becomes a career though, he could spend upwards of $4000 for card and various software and then a few thousand on speakers.