Question What cheap and not-toy audio keyboard for beginners?

[psprint]

I want to try to compose a song and I would like to do it on the keyboard / piano keyboard (and not through a tracker - this is the only way I know from the Amiga / Protracker times) and I only have 100 USD. What equipment should I use? It should cooperate with the computer, which means MIDI interface, am I thinking correctly? Maybe USB has replaced MIDI today? Overall, I would not like to crash into a toy for children, but I would also not like a clear MIDI / USB keyboard-only device, because I think some goodies/features (some faders etc.) can help stimulate creativity.

PS. I'm thinking of using Reaper DAW program.

 

[singularity6]

For $100, you're probably stuck with a device that requires software. Check out the Nektar Impact LX series. I believe they support both midi and USB (I have the LX61, and it's great.) Also, M-Audio has some decent products in similar price ranges.