^Take this bloke's advice but instead of Garageband get Logic. Of course Logic really sucks (atleast in my experience) with VST plugins like EW/QL (which has pretty much become the industry standard for professional-midi). But for recording a band you should be fine, just keep a PC handy as well.
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My last tip: if you're using a small mixer, don't go direct with the stringed instruments (if they're electric that is). It will sound like garbage. Mic an amp, even if it's a small practice amp. It will sound a thousand times better and again, you'll be able to refine the sound digitally.
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If you do mic an amp, make sure you are not picking up too much static, as this makes digital refinment tricky. If you are picking up too much static, going direct and then messing around with your amp simulation software should do the trick.