I have just registered to this forum but i confess i havnt got or used cakewalk yet.
I play guitar and want to start producing some music on my laptop.
Next month i am purchasing a Roland tri capture with Cakewalk X1 le.I really am a virgin when it comes to producing my own music but hopefully with a little help from some of you guys on here i will be recording in know time.
My 1st question is - How easy is cakewalk software to use for a total begginer like myself?
 

How easy is cakewalk software to use for a total begginer like myself?

That depends on how willing you are to read the documentation and search through help files.  Don't expect any DAW to just work the way you think it should.  You need to learn how the pieces fit together and how to route the signals to do what you want.
 
You may want to consider starting with Music Creator 6 instead of Sonar LE.
 
Glen

I pretty much agree with Glen, especially the part about starting out with Music Creator 6.
LE is a capable program, but it is a stripped to the bone version of X1. Unfortunately, the documentation for LE (at least in past versions) is not stripped, and refers to many things you simply do not have.
As a result, diligently following the documentation can lead to much frustration for a new user.
MC6 is a more fully rounded package, and is a great startup program. Some users have even found that it is all they really need. If you find that you do need more, you will be familiar with the interface, and be more prepared for the more advanced versions.
How easy is it for a total beginner?
Well, it's not, entirely, but it's doable. The initial learning curve is nearly vertical. Don't let that dissuade you.
Plan on spending a few weeks learning the ropes.
And don't try to absorb it all at once. Take your time. As you learn your way around, it will become quite easy.
And don't be afraid to ask questions in the appropriate forum. We're here to help.

Thanks Glen and Robert.I will check out MC6.
Its good to know there is people out there i can turn to for help and advice.
I will report back on this thread with what i decide to do.Thanks again.

I started out with SHS 7XL and I was a newbie as well. At the beginning I had a few problems configuring my soundcard and all, but this forum really helped. It didn't take too long to get the hang of it. I found that coming here and just fiddling around worked well. Although I am far from an expert now, I have to agree with Robert. Spend a few weeks learning the ropes and this is the place to be for any questions. Some really knowledgable people here.

Thanks Paul
I am useless with computers so i am hoping i can just plug the Roland tri capture interface into my laptop and everything goes well with out to much messing about.
I dont mind spending time learning how to use the software and overcoming recording problems but i wont be happy if my computer dosnt want to play ball.

Welcome to the forum.
There will be some setting-up to do and drivers to download and install, but it's not too difficult.
I was new to computers when I started this adventure 10 years ago with Music Creator 2003. A lot of computer knowledge isn't required, just the ability to move the mouse and click... that is, once the setting-up is done.
If you have any problems, this forum is a good resource with lots of helpful folks.

Cheers Greg

I too am a total beginner with a very specific and narrow purpose. I do not want to "master" Sonar Le.  Although I am not exactly new to computers and a multi-function GUI, I am taken aback what is obviously a much more complex and powerful system than I expected when I bought the Samson mic.

Experts here, please do not take my comments for criticism or complaining. i build web sites every day, have been doing it for more than 18 years, and understand full well that Sonar LE, even if it is stripped down from some pro package, is not a toy.

Having said that, I am going to post my own topic to see if i can interest a Sonar LE expert in an exchange of tutoring in Sonar LE basics for similar tutoring in web site development. Hopefully, we'll both get good use from that. 

Its been a bit longer than i thought but i finally got around to buying a Roland tri capture.
I installed the sonar le software that came with it.Everything was strait forward and all went smoothly.My 1st impression was good i quickly recorded myself strumming a few chords on my guitar and played it back.Couldnt have been easyer and i was blown away by the quality of the sound coming through my old crappy headphones.
I was soon brought down to earth though when i tryed to get familiar with the whole program.Joe you are definately correct when you say its not a toy.
As i said before i am a total begginer when it comes to recording and producing music and already i can see why Glen and Robert suggested i should probably try Music Creator 6 instead.

I have decided i am going to stick with it and learn how to use it a step at a time. The tutorial that comes with it is an exellent idea but already near the beggining of it i am having problems.I think Robert touched on this when he said even though Le is a stripped down version the documentation isnt stripped down and it sometimes refers to things that i dont have.

I am going to start a new thread shortly with the 1st problem i have come up against in the tutorial.Hopefuly someone can help.