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FYI, the '''Maudio Fasttrack Pro''' is a good greatd usb interface and "works out of the box" (after a couple of Jack server settings)... There is also a cheaper version for approx $87 CDN, but lacks MIDI connection (which may not be a problem since newer MIDI musical keyboards are USB anyways...)

Since I want to keep things simple, I have decided to <u>'''not use any USB peripheral peripherals'''</u> (other than the USB midi musical keyboard), and connect the netbook audio output directly to the amplifier. '''This can be done with the use of a 1/8 " stereo (male) to RCA "Y-adapter (female)"''' which can be purchased from "The Source" or from certain "Dollar Stores - they are cheap".

'''Here is a link to the Y-adapter for reference:''' [ [http://www.ramelectronics.net/audio-video/adapters/rca-to-1-8-3-5mm-adapters/35-586g/prod35586G.html y-adaptor] ]

You will also then need a RCA (male) to 1/4 inch jack (male) cable. I prefer a long one so that it can reach the amplifier. You only really need to plug in one jack to the amplifier since it is Mono.<br />Below is a link to this product for reference: [ [http://www.zzounds.com/item--HOSCPR20 RCA to 1/4 inch Jack Cable] ]