new beginnings

I am in the process of starting a new life (with my girl)...outside of NYC since we both have interest in a change of scenery... This has been something of discussion for the past couple of months and I've decided to make it happen. I have family and friends in North Carolina who've I visited...

Looking to get started at home but I need to know what things I need or what would be best. I want great sound quality or quality good enough for putting tracks out until I can get them professionally mixed for the whole project. Any help would be appreciated. I'll be working on iMac, I have FL...