However, as I just demonstrated above, with Apple and other laptop makers opting for USB-C, you may have to purchase a USB-C to USB cable from Amazon.īy the way, I have a list of all the best products for music production on my recommended products page, including deals, coupon codes, and bundles, that way you don’t miss out (including 50% off Melda Productions MCompleteBundle which is on sale NOW). The process for connecting a keyboard into your computer and DAW is identical for nearly all of them nowadays. For MIDI cable devices or older MIDI controllers that don’t have the updated USB capability, use a MIDI to USB interface like M-Audio’s 2x2 MIDISport. To connect a MIDI keyboard to Garageband, use a USB-to-Firewire cable to connect it to your computer’s USB port and Garageband will recognize it.
I’ll walk you through a quick summary on how to do it, followed by a more in-depth step-by-step process. Connecting a keyboard MIDI controller to Garageband is incredibly simple. If you’re sick of using the Musical Typing keyboard in Garageband, then look no further than this article.
