All base effects come with Vegas and are of good quality. The interface is clear with no complicated graphics gene often work. There is no superficial or useless gadget. It is a product of the highest quality for the least pro and pro. I am delighted with my investment pay for itself very quickly because the time saved compared to other software. I prefer to compose on Acid, especially with version 6 that offers all the tools for it (Audio and MIDI) and finish my editing with Vegas. And all the better because the integrated are often too cumbersome to manage.
However, it is not for the musicians Midi because it does not support Midi. It is a production tool much more convenient that all the gas plants such as Cubase and others. I do video editing for web and voice with background music illustration.
It is user friendly and intuitive, and a formidable power. Pentium 2GHz, 512MB, EMU 1820 sound card. Just follow the directions on the screen.