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Hi, I am looking to start up my home studio. The current links that I am looking for are the interface and keyboard.

My overall goal is to eventually have a high quality setup for mostly digital recording (Axe FX II as an endgame).

My current hardware:
ComputerProcessor:Core i5-2500
GFX: Sapphire HD 6950 1GB
MB: Intel H67 microATX motherboard ([="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121509"]Newegg.com - Intel BOXDH67GDB3 LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard[/]="http://www.newegg.c…"]Newegg.com - Intel BOXDH67GDB3 LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard[/])
OS: Win 7 64 bit
DAW: Reaper, Ableton Live
Monitor: Acer AT3265 - 32 inch

PlaybackJVC JR-S100 MK II (100 watt solid state from the 80s)
Two custom made 2x8 speakers
Sennheiser HD 280 pro

RecordingBehringer UCA 202 - Does well for $20
Shure SM57, looking to pick up a 58 for vocal work

Total budget: ~$800

What I need in a recording interface:Midi in/out
Two XLR ins
XLR and 1/4" out
Low latency
Driver compatibility


What I am looking at for a midi keyboard61-88 keys
pref semi weighted
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Any recommendations/input welcome.