It's all about the CUBASE!!!!
If you want to add midi lines and other "sound files" (i.e. samples) you may find CoolEdit a bit weak
a while back (before I bought CUBASE) I was using a free 8 track version of ProTools. (
http://www.digidesign.com/ptfree/ )
check it out!
If you have questions fire 'em at me, I spent a good deal of time and resources when I was writing and recording my album. it's my "alter-ego" I have an acoustic music loving side, and an electronica side (right now the electronica side is making me more money so it's winning! gotta raise funds for a new axe some how?!)
LordOfLegerdem