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How to fix a MIDI keyboard not working in GarageBand

6 steps

  1. Connect the keyboard, then quit GarageBand and open it again
  2. Select a Software Instrument track, not an Audio track
  3. Play a key and check that the track's meter moves
  4. Choose GarageBand > Settings > Audio/MIDI and click Reset MIDI Drivers
  5. Open Audio MIDI Setup, choose Window > Show MIDI Studio, and check that the keyboard appears
  6. Try another USB cable or port

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