Hi Scot
The full package versions of all the top name DAWs below will do all that, though they may vary with the amount and quality of extra built-in plugins they come with, though you can always buy more of what you specifically need in the form of extra VST's/VSTi's and sample libraries ... if you're left with any money after buying the DAW.
Having a quality and fully featured DAW like Reaper that actually costs less than the package you now realise you want to host in it, and which is light on system resources, makes it unique. You can always upgrade in to a high end program in a few years time when you've learned the basics which are (or should be) common to all DAWs.
Eventually, if you progress to recording whole CD's, say, you might want to buy dedicated mastering software.
You might do well to buy a better soundcard suitable for audio (rather than gaming, as the standard PC cards are) ... good standalone USB soundcards that will do start around £100 - but generally aren't found in PC world!
I wonder if the effects send level for each instrument has been turned down to 0?
Though you should also be aware that the Ambience only returns through the first (master) stereo channel, so that too may be relevant here.
Peter
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