Quote Originally Posted by sam44
reason 3.0 isnt easy but its the best software youll find! and only 500 dollars
Uh, Reason is not the best. Fruity Loops sucks... but is easy for beginners (FL is the best starter program, and I have actually made some decent trance/techno music with it).

If you want a real powerful music making program, try Cubase SX. It's one of the best. High learning curve, but definitely worth the money that you won't have to pay when you pirate it.