Making sure everything I plan on getting works w/ logic

I'm making the jump from garageband to logic pro, and I've been looking for different devices I can use to use logic to it's fullest potential with what I can afford. I just want to make sure everything I plan on getting will work with Logic Pro 8, and if not, what I should use:
- Obviously, Logic Studio
- A choice between two USB audio interfaces for recording guitar/vocals:
- *M-Audio Fast Track US44010* (http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-US44010-Interface-Session-Software/dp/B00061ZM2Y/r ef=pdbbs2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1196618535&sr=8-2)
- *M-Audio MobilePre USB Mobile Preamp and Audio Interface* (http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-MobilePre-Mobile-Preamp-Interface/dp/B0000TP57E/re f=pdbbs1/105-7852653-1478000?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1191883009&sr=8-1)
- *M-Audio Keystation 88es Keyboard* (http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-Keystation-88ES-Midi-Controller/dp/B0006676A0/ref= pdbbs_sr1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1196618815&sr=1-1)
Thanks for the help, if any!
Message was edited by: dansvan
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Hah, to tell the truth, I'm asking for logic studio for christmas from my dad (I'm 16), so I'm not entirely sure of the budget he has, but I've told him about logic and everything, and he's seen it and says it looks good for me.
I found a FW audio interface with is a nice price...Behringer FCA202 (http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-FCA202-FireWire-Audio-Interface/dp/B000F8WED8/re f=pdbbs_sr1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1196630871&sr=8-1) Only one review, but they say it works perfect with Logic. Looks good to me.

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