@Zkeeto
$700 is a bit too much, I'm not sure I even have that much money to spend :/

Also I'd like it to have keys.

@Maxxan
That's exactly why I want at least both knobs and sliders on it, so I could figure out what I feel most comfortable with using when automating. With the pads I kinda agree. I ...

I was thinking about buying Cakewalk A-500PRO because it has about all of the basic stuff like knobs, sliders and pads (Since I've never owned a midi controller, I don't know what I would find most comfortable using), 49 keys and it has Pitch Bend and a Modulation Stick. Don't know if the keys are ...

This article helped me out a lot with my drums:
http://www.homerecordingconnection.com/news.php?action=view_story&id=154 - It's the basics of EQ theory

I also recomend you take a look at this guys tutorials, they are pretty awesome:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y59EhqcERU - EQ Theory
http ...