Connecting MIDI keyboard to GarageBand?

As a complete novice to making music on my Mac I was wondering if anyone could let me know what I would need to connect a MIDI keyboard to my Mac to use with Garageband. Does a simple USB connection from the keyboard to the computer work?

Any pointers would be most welcome.

what kinda of midi keyboard do you have?

I'm thinking of buying an M-Audio Keystation 49e

JohnGivrolta said:

I'm thinking of buying an M-Audio Keystation 49e

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That will literally be just plug'n'play.

Amen-Moses

Thanks, Amen-Moses.

I'll be ordering one today and can't wait to get started.

Yamaha PSR 2000 and Macbook Pro 15"..

Hey..

What about a Yamaha PSR 2000? At its ports it says "to host", and I can choose among others "mac". Is this port with a USB in the other end? Will only the midifunction be open then, or can I play on my keyboard AND record my singing voice from keyboard also?