Hello all,

I'm loving BIAB 2009 on my new Windows 7 Asus laptop- awesome songwriting tool!

I want to connect a keyboard, mostly just to enter melodies and some accompaniment lines. Want to avoid spending many $.

I have this old Yamaha PSR-220 on indefinate loan- I'm not sure if it's worth trying to make work. I read on the internet people struggling connecting this same unit with a Midi to USB connector- I'd hate to buy an UNO connector then have it be a hassle. I realise that I could get an external USB box (m-audio or something) But I'm hoping I don't need more clutter- I have a Samson CO1U USB mic that works fine for vocals plugged directly into the laptop. I hope a keyboard can work the same way.

Should I forget about this old Yamaha and get a new USB midi controller? If so, which one?
I don't think I need sounds generated by the keyboard... for songwriting? I also use Ableton live suite 8.

I do require that a keyboard be precise, so that I can play the notes in accurately and without latency, including percussion.

Thanks for your help!
Bandmoose.