10 Logic Emagic's Logic Audio is now the system of choice for Mac users.
Logic established its reputation amongst PC and Mac producers as being a more complete piece of software than Cubase and also being easier to master.
It's quite simple to pick things up without too much searching around in the menus and looking through the manual.
It's also very slick and solid and it's easy on the eye. Separate - trust!
Logic comes in a series of different levels. Silver is the cheapest - you can pick it up as part of their Big Box package, which comes with a bunch of free extras, for around £180.
Platinum, the top-of-the-range version, will set you back around £550.
For your money you get more tracks, more effects plug-ins and a few less obvious features.