I agree 100% with imposter. If you insist upon running Windows software, and you "need simple easy", then Linux is not going to be for you. Running non-native software (ie, written for a different operating system) is typically a challenge on any OS. And non-native music software on Linux is an especially daunting challenge (for historical reasons I won't get into here). Anyone who leads you to believe otherwise is either not being honest with you, or doesn't kmow enough to realize that they're setting you up for an experience guaranteed to be frustrating, and likely unproductive.
The only way you'll come close to "simple easy" with Linux audio/music production is to:
1) Choose/use music/audio apps written for Linux. Favor software written by developers who frequent this forum (QTractor, Muse, Guitarix, etc), as you'll get the most prompt, accurate, and personalized assistance.
2) Use a specialty distro configured precisely for audio/music such as "AV Linux". It will have most everything you need to start with, already setup for you. And it will be easier to add whtever else you need. Don't use a generic version of linux, such as Mint or Ubuntu. (Use those only after you've gained the linux expertise to do what the person who makes a music distro has already done for you).
3) If raboof asks to "come up to <his> apartment for a nightcap", don't go.
ps. If you're looking live background accompaniment software, try "Backupband" (link below in my signature).