Connect a USB music keyboard

Connect a USB music keyboard

You can connect a USB music keyboard to your computer to play and record software instruments, or record MIDI regions to use with external MIDI devices such as synthesizers or sound modules.

Connect a USB music keyboard to your computer

  • Connect the USB cable from the keyboard to your computer.

    Figure. Illustration of USB connector.

If the keyboard has MIDI ports instead of a USB port, see Connect MIDI keyboards and modules.

Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the keyboard, which may include installing the correct driver on your computer. Check the manufacturer’s website for the latest driver software. If you’re using a MIDI interface, be sure to follow the instructions that came with the interface.