(2018-11-21) How To Connect Midi Keyboard Into Garageband

How to Connect MIDI Keyboard Into Garageband.

Connecting a keyboard MIDI controller to Garageband is incredibly simple.

Connecting A MIDI Device to GarageBand (A Step-By-Step Guide)

USB-C Cable

5) GarageBand Will Recognize Your MIDI Device Automatically

What MIDI Keyboard Should I Use for GarageBand?

*I used to think that it wasn’t possible to assign samples to individual keys in Garageband, however, it’s very capable of this feature.

1. Open Your Smart Controls (‘B’ on your Keyboard)
2. Click on A Plugin And Choose AUInstruments > Apple > AUSAmpler > Mono
3. Click the Gear Button and Choose “Add Sample”
4. Choose the Sample File And Select “Open”
5. Choose “Sine 110 Built-In” > Then Press the “-” Button
6. Select “C-4” in the Key Range and then the Key “C4”
7. Repeat Until You’ve Mapped Every Sound With Every Key*

How To Use A MIDI Keyboard in Garageband?

To use the MIDI Controller, you’ll have to open a “Software Instrument” track

1) Creating A New Software Instrument Track

To use the MIDI Controller, you’ll have to open a “Software Instrument” track

the best part about using a MIDI controller is that you can fix mistakes that you’ve made simply by changing the position of the MIDI note

How To Open the Keyboard in GarageBand: Use the (Command + K) option to bring up musical typing in Garageband

Why Isn’t My MIDI Keyboard Working?

1) Check Your Input and Output Options in GarageBand’s Settings

This won’t be necessary unless you use an audio interface to connect a MIDI keyboard like I do. If you just use a USB cable and your PC, the keyboards I mentioned earlier will be plug-and-play.

2) Reset Your MIDI Drivers

go into your Garageband Preferences, Select “Audio/MIDI,” and then click the “re-set the MIDI Drivers” button.

3) Ensure You Haven’t Accidentally Muted or Isolated the Track