hey, im new at this stuff and i was wanting to know whats a good midi keyboard i can get for hooking up to my computer, i want something with around 48 keys. any would advice would be helpful

Hi,

If you're just wanting something simple that will allow you to play computer-based synths, I've always found M-Audio stuff to be good.
http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.list&ID=midikeyboardcontrollers

Carrie