What is the best music making software?

I've got all the instruments (guitars, drums, midi/electric keyboard, and microphone but it's a cheap one) and a computer with windows xp media center and a built in mic, but I need to know what programs are out there for about 50 dollars that'll work...

Some software similar to Fruity loops.............?

I'm a Mac guy but I'm helping somebody using a pc to organize pictures to music. Any suggestions?

Hey, for a while now I've really wanted to start making my own techno music, I was just wondering what is the best free to download music making programme for say making techno remixes, It's something I'd like to get into and I'd like to get a free programme...

I like to write song lyrics. I don't really know why but I do. I don't play any instruments though. I want to try and create some music on my brand new core i7 laptop but I have no clue where to start. I don't know how to read or write music using notations...

I'm interested in making music for fun, I play a little bit of piano and a great deal of clarinet but I want to mess around with making beats and such what software and other products would help. I'm looking into buying a maschine.

Im thinking of making my own little animation. and to where im going to make my own songs. but i don't have instruments so i was thinking of using the computer. if there is any kind of software that you know, or would recommend it will really help! ...

I'm looking to make my own music on my pc but wat software should I use I've not got apple stuff and was wondering wat music making softwares were good to use for windows 7 that's FREE

I need a easy to use music making software specifically for creating a doom soundtrack. I don't mind if I have to pay out for it. Thank you in advance.