I am writing this for the absolute beginner, as I was not so long ago, from arranging a simple sequence to arranging sequences into full blown tunes. As time goes on, things will get more complicated, I will probably be slammed for doing something wrong :-). (But if it works for me, what the hell!). I work in a methodical way, pick out the sounds that I want, then work on the tune! With FLStudio this is SO simple (as is most things). I currently work with a 64Meg Cel500 machine, so I don't want any of this "MY MACHINE CAN'T HACK IT!!" It takes time, dedication, and knowledge, to use and optimize things to get to where you want to go!!