Newbie question

[Steve J]

I'm doing mostly audio recording in cubase sx, using a RME multiface on a Dell 8200. Things been fun, and im looking to add some keys (midi) to the mix. I'm not a big keyboard guy, but I can fuddle some sounds.

Am looking for some advice, should i look at a nice little synth unit or should I run something like add HaLion and an Oxygen 8?

Are there any benifits to one vs the other?

And if a synth unit is more desirable any brands in particular stand out?

Thks for your input..

Steve

[Bob]

it depends how many audio tracks you want to do and how much you want to limit your computers performance. look back in the archives - there was a discussion on soft synth's vs hard synths. you may want to read that over a bit. I personally still love putting my hands on a real synth