if ur recording in steps u can use the + and - octive keys to move up and down notes, but if u want to play a larger scale of notes in one go then a 4/5 octave would be better.

for a 2 in one combination id definetly recomend the ks4 http://www.digitalvillage.co.uk/dv/a...t.asp?id3=4396

i bougth the k station a year and a half ago for 450 and its been excellent but this is an improved 4 octave version and apparantly at 399 quid from digivillage,which you could use as a controler too.

or if youd like to save some cash and use software instruments mainly id recomend the evolution mk249 http://www.digitalvillage.co.uk/dv/a...t.asp?id3=1893

not a bad price and u get 12 rotary controllers u can assign to control yah soft synths etc

hope this is helpfull :)