I try to use anything I can get my hands on: Windows WAV Recorder, Cool Edit, Rebirth, FL Studio. I've even created a few program to distort audio in VB. I've downloaded all sorts of sample code programs to produce certain effects.
I think I'm cool as long as it is white sand. But, if it is sand created from the lava (black/green) then I may be in trouble. I'm definitely gonna clean everything before I head back home. Pele got nothing on meeeeee.