[GraemeJ]

I see you are about to come out with a new version, which I will (anxiously) wait for if it's in fact coming soon.

Why not just get the current release and upgrade when the new version comes out?

This would allow you to start getting your music into the right format and building your library.  At the same time, it will give you a chance to get used to the basic operation of MS.  MS Pro, while having a load of additional functions, still basically works the same way as the current release.