Newbie can't get Yamaha Keyboard input

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Newbie can't get Yamaha Keyboard input

I have a Yamaha DGX-505 keyboard. I have a Midi-USB connection lead and have installed the latest software driver. Although GarageBand recognises that I have input in that MIDI status indcates "1 MIDI input detected", I cannot get any recognisable response, either as sound or visual from GarageBand. I'd appreciate any help please.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Apr 7, 2011 9:42 AM

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DaddyPaycheck

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Apr 7, 2011 12:59 PM in response to MikeStevens38

Use the Audio MIDI Setup utility to make sure everything is routed properly.

Have you assigned an instrument to the MIDI channel?

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Answer 2

Apr 7, 2011 2:05 PM in response to DaddyPaycheck

Thank you for your rapid reply. As I said I'm new to this and can't understand some things. Under "Audio/MIDI" the status is "1 MIDI input detected"

Also how do I "Assign an instrument to the MIDI channel?"

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Answer 3

Apr 7, 2011 2:37 PM in response to DaddyPaycheck

Hi Again. It's that new guy again.

I do have a connection now and have managed to record from my Yamaha keyboard. Thanks again for your help. Although I didn't wait for your latest reply, you gave me confidence to keep trying, knowing that I had some support and help at hand.

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Answer 4

Apr 8, 2011 2:36 AM in response to MikeStevens38

Good job at sticking with it!

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