Phillip,

As you have probably no doubt discovered, there are lots of folks on this forum that record using some very ingenious, and often expensive techniques. However, as you have also discovered, you can record vocals and keyboard MP3s and get excellent quality without spending lots of money on equipment.

Essentially, you already have everything you need. As for the laptop, some of the newer models come with a single input that is multi-purpose. Merely double click on the small speaker icon on the lower right side of your screen, then select OPTIONS, next select RECORDING, then put a check in the Select box under LINE IN. This will automatically change that mic input to a line input within the computer's sound card. Then follow the directions at the www.psrtutorial.com site for recording a CD. The CD can then be converted into an MP3 file and you'll be amazed at the results.

Enjoy your new keyboard and post some of the songs when you're finished recording them. Everyone here is also a critic as well.

Good Luck,

Gary