Newbe to midi interface recording - need a good starting point

[jpsquared482]

Ah ok then you do need a DAW and a VST instrument. May be a good idea to try Reaper. I don't know of any decent free drum VSTIs so i'll leave that to others

I recommend pairing your TD-11 with EZDrummer 2. It maps nicely when you select "Roland" as the "E-drum Manufacturer" and plays exceptionally well and can do so without a separate DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) because it operates in stand-alone mode. The sounds are fantastic and it is actually very simple to set up.