If I read you right I think you are looking for a MIDI keyboard controller. That is a keyboard with no sounds that you connect to your computer via USB. You use the sounds on your computer and/or you hardware synths and you record the notes on BiaB or a DAW.

There are a number of options in your price range and here are a few:


88 keyboard

61 keyboard with sliders, knobs and pad

49 keyboard with sliders, knobs and pads

61 keyboard

Personally I would pick out one with sliders, knobs and pads. You will have complete MIDI control over your tracks using them.

I hope this helps and good luck.


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