Looking For The Right Tools, need to find music software Options

[phill]

Hi,

I am looking for a good tool that allows me to edit midi input real time from real or simulated instruments, post editing, and allows me to import music files recorded on another system.
The one feature it would need to have is pitch-shifting and do it well.

It must also be less than $300.

I have looked at Recycle, Pro logic 6, Peak 4+. But either too expensive or don't forfill all my needs.

Does Pro logic 6 Express allow me to import external music files, if so, then it might be a posibility.

ideas, thoughts?

thanks

Phill