need to get audio onto pc any good programmes?
 

not too complicated just basic and not too big. any?

for ripping CDs? there's no better than a combination of EAC and LAME.

for ripping vinyl or any external source, perhaps a usb or firewire interface, or even the line-in jack, + audacity

no no straight from 4 track.

if you're just getting 2 tracks down into the line-in (analog 4 track) then audacity is all you need.

if your 4 track is usb & you can preserve the tracks it's beyond my expertise.

maybe goldwave? has a free trial and its cheap with the exchange rate.

ive also used kristal audio for laying multiple tracks. its ultra-cheap, and by that i mean free.

but vallhollaing & others can give better advice on this.