M-Audio Keystation 88es USB MIDI Keyboard Controller $190.95
audio tech at2020 $99.95
ableton live 7 $120
right now i use magix music maker premium 17 and a blue snowball mic...and i dont have a midi keyboard....so i think im moveing in a good direction in everything....but please let me know ur opinions and if theres anything better i can get around the same price