Thanks for your comment. Maybe you're right. These YT examples are really nice. Even though I can hum or sign accurately (thus this has clear advantage over playing), I am more inclined in getting track of my melodies early (i.e. what I am actually crafting, is it F#, G or G# scale, etc.), so I don't think voice-way is the right solution (maybe I'm wrong, as it would be more efficient assuming good recording and looping devices, still it's not that good for every kind of music), but definitely interesting one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miMM8R1CSM8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25VGdNU3nrU
which can produce really great results.
And once you're happy with the results, "record" the individual parts with a midi tool so you have the notes down someplace for recall later.