Your laptop will be plenty enough for most recording jobs. If you want extra speed get an SSD in there, 16 GB ram may help if you have a lot of stuff running.
If you intend on tracking drums an entry level 8CH interface will do the trick. A Focustrite or Used MOTU will get you in the...
There are a lot of great guitarists out there but it's hard to find a great bass player when setting up a band. Learn both and you'll end up with more shows and have more fun!
Hey I don't want to hijack your thread but wanted to share My M2M as it is similar and I thought you might appreciate it. I love the back on yours, I wish mine was tinted a little darker and had that nice black ebony.
Great value, I've owned a few suhr moderns and they are my absolute favorite. Different woods definitely make a tonal difference in these guitars. The stock pickups rock in these and are very versatile. I've got a set of Aldrich that I'll pop in next, Im hoping for more attack and better palm...