Boy, I've been there. I remember making cassette tapes using my mixer, praying for something like keyrite to come along.
Just wait until you get microstudio and KHPRO and get a disc burner that will do cdg. You can really start doing some damage!! (That's meant in a good way)
I do recommend getting the 2XXX series of Keyrite. Even though some folks don't see a difference, I think it is an improvement over 1400.
You're just getting your piggie toes wet; just jump right in and splash around!
(scarrrry!!)