Recording/Midi Interface + Keyboard recommendations wanted

    Submitted by Jormundr on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 11:20

    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
    [[url=http://="http://www.amazon.c…"]Amazon.com: M-Audio Keystation 88ES Midi Controller: Musical Instruments[/]="http://www.amazon.c…"]Amazon.com: M-Audio Keystation 88ES Midi Controller: Musical Instruments[/]
    http://www.amazon.c…"]Amazon.com: M-Audio Keystation 61ES 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller: Musical Instruments[/]="http://www.amazon.c…"]Amazon.com: M-Audio Keystation 61ES 61-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller: Musical Instruments[/]


    Any recommendations/input welcome.