How do i connect my digital piano to my macbook pro (2017)

Hi, so basically I own the Roland Go:Keys and I want to use it for its sound effects. I have tried connecting it with a 3.5mm AUX chord but it doesn't come up in the input section of the system preferences and the macbook ONLY recognises it as headphones. I really am at a loss here so advice would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Posted on Jul 30, 2019 6:35 AM

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3 replies

Aug 6, 2019 6:58 AM in response to pepsigasm

And did you also connect with USB cables?

Jul 30, 2019 6:51 AM in response to pepsigasm

/Applications/Utilities/Audio MIDI Setup.app

Set up MIDI devices using Audio MIDI Setup on Mac - Apple Support

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Aug 6, 2019 6:24 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

I tried that and it just recognises the keyboard as a pair of headphones.

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