Piano-style keyboard for musical input?

[Radiance]

I'm enjoying GarageBand, but trying to do the "musical typing" thing is making me crazy! Can anyone recommend an affordable piano-style keyboard that would plug into my Mac Mini? Many thanks...

 

[SwampWitch]

I did a little research and found this page of information:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304741

And this keyboard as recommended:
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Keystation49e-main.html

Hopefully, someone with experience can give you some input here.

 

[searay345]

Hello Radiance!

I have heard that the 49 Keystation Keyboard is a hit or miss. Some people have problems with the keys just dying. I have the 61es Keystation by the same company. It works great with Garage Band. People have better luck with this one than the 49. I hope that helps.

Cheerio
Searay

 

[Radiance]

Thank you both so much for your help! Now I know what I want for Christmas!

 

[VanDread]

Piano style keyboard for musical input

I think Ive cracked it -- thanks for your help Chris: The website was especially useful with all the pictures.