Diggin' that bottom monitor setup! I'll have to keep that in mind if I get more into audio. What's the DAW you were using? I've only really dabbled in free ones myself, but none I've tried are fantastic.
The bottom monitor has been great, and it's touchscreen too which is nice! I just purchased Studio One 6 Pro from Presonus this summer. It's a bit pricey at around $400, but that was for a perpetual license (so no monthly or annual payments).
