music-making midi

[Mark De Block]

hi guys!

already a bit experience in keyboards and midi, but really wanna ask to the
experienced here,

what is the ideal combination to start producing dance-music with cubase or
pro-tools?

should i buy an rm1x(yam) or just a simple synthesizer or keyboard from
yamaha or roland and start experimenting...

and what soundcard should i buy (incl midi?)

would be great if some guys/woman could help me on the way here!...

i am not just 'another guy' that is gonna start with making music(like so
many!...)...
i've been in music (dj'ing) all my life, but this time i really wanna start
producing my ow music, cause i got some frantic good and creative ideas...
my kind of music : dance,funck,latin,trip-hop,etc!

i wanna start building gradually ($!) my own little 'studio' !

thanx for your help !

yc (Belgium)