

Open the "Audio MIDI Setup" app (inside the Utilities folder inside the Applications folder). If for any reason your operating system doesn't "see" your device then it's not GB's fault. GarageBand "asks" the operating system if there is anything available and if yes, then you will see it in GB (check preferences Audio/MIDI). Your operating system has to "see" your external MIDI device.

Therefore it only works on a Software Instrument Track in GB.

Automatic updates could save you hours of time.Are you sure you understand the difference between MIDI and Audio?Īs isteveus pointed out your keyboard is sending a MIDI signal and not an audio signal. If your deskttop or laptop is running slow, or keeps crashing or hanging, there is a good chance that updating your drivers will fix the problem. Many computer problems are caused by missing or outdated device drivers, especially in Windows 11. If you are having trouble finding the right driver, stop searching and fix driver problems faster with the Automatic Driver Update Utility. Visit our Driver Support Page for helpful step-by-step videos In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.Ĭlick the Update Driver button and follow the instructions. In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them. To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. Once you download your new driver, then you need to install it.
