Need keyboard to give an mpc 1k a friend...what to buy?

So here it is i have jus upgraded my setup and got an mpc 1k a couple months ago and i am wanting to have some more creative freedom to get some of those panio and bass sounds ect...being that i am still fearly new and dont want to spend money foolishley what are some suggestions of keyboards that is could look into that allow me to play sounds from the keyboard to mpc...I perfer not goin much over 350...hit me back wit some suggestions i would appreciate them.

-MilkMoney-

Roughly, you've got a choice between a virtual analogue and a sample based (PCM, rompler) synthesizer.

Virtual analogues are good for fat electronic basses, pads and leads. If you want more realistic sounds like piano's, look for a sample based synth. Most of them got good 'analogue' sounds too.

For 350 (dollars?) There's not much new gear: look for mini Korg and some Novation stuff. Both are very good virtual analogues. Second hand: maybe you're lucky to get a Roland SH201 or an Access Virus A.

If you want a sample based synth: look for second hand Proteus keys, Korg Tritons (not much change) or Roland Juno's (not the old analogues like 60, 106 but the newer series).

My advise: get a cheap virtual analogue and play your piano samples from the MPC with your synth's keyboard.

Thanks man i will look into doin jus that...appreciate da info