Yamaha MIDI controller

Hello, I am trying to use my Yamaha piano as a MIDI controller for Garage Band. I installed the drivers, updated MacOS to Big Sur, plugged everything, and......it doesn't work. I can't find much help in other discussions. Any idea anyone?

Posted on Apr 6, 2021 11:54 AM

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Apr 7, 2021 9:28 AM in response to LilArtie

Hey LilArtie,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

Confirm the steps here:

Connect a music keyboard to use with GarageBand on Mac - Apple Support

Let us know if that helps.

Cheers!

LilArtie Author

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Apr 7, 2021 10:16 AM in response to DanielleM182

Thanks for your reply, I have followed these steps but my keyboard still doesn't connect to my Mac unfortunately.

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