If ur recording a track (sonG) then id definatly advise cu-base or reason due to them offerin bare differant effects n many delays 4 ur recordin. If ur making an instrumental then in my opion fl-studio 5 is da best (fruity loops) on this software there are endless amountz of samplez u can use 2 craft a beat 2geva ranging from basic 2 advance and rock 2 hiphop. There are also such programs as cool edit pro which u can edit cut beatz n layer dm eg hav the looney tune theme then add an instrumental