Re:Yes, you probably can! (Score 1)

I agree - just because you have the tools at your disposal doesn't mean you will automatically make something great. On the other hand, this technology exposes more people to music creation so given enough time it might give rise to great things. If you look at paintings when concepts such as perspective and foreshortening were brand new they look primitive and child-like. It took a long time until the Rennaisance painters produced paintings on a magificent scale with these techniques.

Also, home recording studios are a great way to learn music. I am learning to play jazz (be-bop) on my guitar. I can look at a lead sheet and lay down the melody on one track, play it back over and over and try different chord voicings behind the melody. I can play the chords and practice soloing. I can also lay down a bass and drum track and get practice playing in a group. I don't have to waste lesson time (and money) going over these exercises. I can use that time to go over new topics/concepts with my teacher each week.