
Connecting a music keyboard to play Software Instruments
You can play and record the Software Instruments included with GarageBand using the GarageBand onscreen music keyboard. You can also connect a MIDI-compatible music keyboard to your computer to play and record Software Instruments.
To connect a music keyboard to your computer:
- If the keyboard is a USB MIDI keyboard, connect the USB cable to the keyboard and to your computer.
- If the keyboard is a standard MIDI keyboard, connect the keyboard to a MIDI interface using standard MIDI cables, and connect the interface to your computer.
Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the keyboard, which may include installing the correct driver on your computer. Check the manufacturer's website for the latest driver software. If you are using a MIDI interface, be sure to follow the instructions that came with the interface.
