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Make your VI49's knobs work in GarageBand

GarageBand plays the keys, but ignores most of the 12 knobs and 47 buttons on the Alesis VI49. KnobLink connects them: it recognises the VI49 the moment you plug it in.

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Alesis VI49as KnobLink draws it

What each control does in GarageBand

Setup in three steps

  1. Plug in the VI49 and open KnobLink. It shows your keyboard, controls and all.
  2. Allow instrument knobs in System Settings › Accessibility, once.
  3. Restart GarageBand, only the first time. Then play.

Questions

Does the VI49 work with GarageBand?

GarageBand plays the VI49's keys and pads, but ignores most of its knobs and faders. KnobLink connects those too: knobs move the instrument's Smart Controls, faders set track volume, transport buttons work.

Do I need to set up the VI49 by hand?

No. KnobLink recognises the Alesis VI49 by name when you plug it in and knows its factory settings. If you changed its settings, KnobLink asks you to move the changed controls once.

Does it work with Logic Pro?

KnobLink is made for GarageBand. Logic Pro has its own controller assignments.

Other Alesis keyboards: V25 MKII V49 MKII