hi folks,

i'm a newcomer to reason and there are a whole bunch of things pressing on me regarding this wonderful piece of software.

the main one right now is regarding MIDI keyboards. on page 24 of the "getting started" manual, step 26: "play your MIDI keyboard while listening to the drum pattern."

hmm...what if i don't have an actual, physical MIDI keyboard?? is there a way to do it through software, a la fruityloops?

if NOT, then what are your recommendations on an actual midi keyboard? what works best with windows xp and reason, what are the differences, prices, etc.?

thanks to everyone who puts time into writing a response - it's greatly appreciated!