Thanks all for the input. So i'm struggling alot with deciding now between Final Cut Express or Logic express 7( not pro) Here's the deal: I do animations or stories using Poser and vue. I like working with sound. and i like sound effects at times. I like making music... but i have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or ulnarve nerve syndrome... and haven't made songs in a while.. i don't even want to get back into it.. But if i suddenly have an idea...then maybe i would like to make a song. At first i was thining Logic express.. But then i saw Final cut express which is same price 299. Final cut, does essentially what i want which is sound effects and adding sound tracks to movies. But then the Soundtrack program included in final cut express doesn't have as many effects. doesn't even have Voice Transformer( Soundtrack pro which comes with final cut Pro.... does have pitch changer and voice transformer). And final cut express can add titles and effects to video. Not that i'm really interested in that much Cause i'm making movies using IPhoto slideshows and it already has simple transition effects. That's all i would need. So in essence, i think Logic express would be better for me than Final cut express... but final cut looks tempting because of movie effects and all that. Anyways, so what wul be better for a Poser and Vue user, creating simple animations or slideshows.. who is an amateur musician at heart( but can't d much cause hand problems)(though still have lots of ideas for composing) and who likes sound effects and plug ins such as voice changer but the main thing is he already has Poser and Vue just need a program to create and compose a finished product as best as possible?? by the way my mac is Tower single processor.. G5 1.8GZH