Cubase.

Way! I found a setting that allows me to allocate more memory on each track in Cubase. This means I don't have to replace my crappy laptop just yet and popping a cracking noises that were so frustrating have gone away - or at least they've disappeared from the rubbish built in speakers, I've yet to try it on my quality Aldi soundsystem.

Maybe I'll get back to work on my Italo Disco track.

I've got this sound in my head, similar to an vintage electric piano but a bit lighter with a bit more sustain but trying to get it out of either of the synths built into my old copy of Reason is driving me nuts, everything I try ends up sounding like a saw. Maybe I need to go on a course or find a bigger boy to show me how to do it.