I have a Yamaha DGX-530. I installed the driver and everything and Garageband tells me that There is a MIDI detected and what not. However, when I start to play on the keyboard, there is no sound. I have gone through the manual of the keyboard and have not figured it out. Googled like mad as well with no luck. Running out of hope here. Its pretty frustrating.
GarageBand (Mac) '11
I assume that you talek about sending MIDI data from your keyboard to GarageBand and not audio.
Check the Audio MIDI Setup utility (Applications folder ➤ Utilities folder) if your computer receives the MIDI input. FIrst of all the Device should be listed in the MIDI Studio window. Select "Test Setup". Now when you send any MIDI information (play a key) on that MIDI controller, an acoustic beep will indicatethe receiving MIDI signal.
If that is ok, then GarageBand should receive that MIDI signal too. Unfortunately, the GarageBand Preferences window only tells you how many Devices are connected but not which one.
Check your COntrol Bar Display in the GarageBand Window when you play your keyboard.
If you see that, then you know that GarageBand is receiving the MIDI message from your keyboard.
Create a MIDI Track from the New Track Dialog and you should see (on the Volume SLider Meter) and also hear what you play throught the Instrument that is selected by the current Patch.
You are sending a MIDI signal to GarageBand and GarageBand sends that MIDI signal to the Software Instrument that is currently loaded (through the selected Patch) on your selected MIDI Track.
Hope that helps
Edgar Rothermich
http://DingDingMusic.com/Manuals/
'I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.'
Keyboard is recognized by GarageBand, but I there is no sound.
