Keyboard for video editing in FCE

Hi all
I am looking for at video editing keyboard to go with FCE. Preferably with a shuttle weel, coloured keys and light in the keys. Was looking at the Bella Prof. Series 3. Has any of you experience with this keyboard or any other keyboard that you could recommend.
Berit

Looks good to me... No experience using it or any other but the symbols seem to be in the right places!

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