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here is my suggestion...
you sound like you're jumping right into this whole world of producing music. like alot of art forms, you may find that after you get your feet wet, you prefer one style (or set of tools) over another. I would suggest you download some "extended trial" versions of popular software, get yourself that Oxygen 8 (or a bigger MIDI keyboard if you know how to play piano), and see what works for you.
Within a year, you'll have a really good idea of what you like and how dedicated you really want to be.
Software I'd suggest: FruityLoops PRO, Orion, Cubase, MOTU DP, Max/MSP.. these all work differently and will let you get a feel for what is intuitive for YOU.
I started on Reason.. it's a fun toy that held me back for a year. It feels, works, and sounds amateurish. Use it and similar progs only if you never want to get outside your bedroom.
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mm... you probably need more RAM before you need a new soundcard...
good luck!
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