Originally Posted by finrod

For the best sequencer (for Windows) I would get Sonar Producer Edition version 7. (computermusic mag gave it 10/10). I only have the Home Studio edition though - being on a budget.

If I was going to buy the best sample library, probably Vienna Symphonic Cube or EWQL Platinum. But again, on a budget I am more likely to get EWQL Silver or GPO.