you said a program that you could record w/. For import, Pro Tools uses only AIFF files (uncompressed audio) and MAYBE .wav(can't remember) but you have to convert it within Pro Tools. If you're talking about downloading a proggy then Pro Tools wouldn't be what you're looking for even though it's the best (you get what you pay for). Try maybe Sonar. Like I said the only free and downloadable version for Pro Tools works on win '98 and ME only.
There's a ton of other ones you can download but they'll all be limited.
If you want to "invest" then I'd suggest starting off with the Mbox (you get pro tools free) and it'll run you under $500
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