Q&A: How can I make my computer detect my electric piano connected to it?

20. Oct, 2010 0 Comments

Question by NeverEndingFairytale: How can I make my computer detect my electric piano connected to it?
They are connected using a stereo jack lead from the microphone jack at the back of my computer to the line-out port on my piano, but when I select control panel > sound then select the recording tab, it says no audio devices are installed.
Im trying to record my playing on the audacity software but before that will work I need to make sure my computer is detecting the sound, which its not.
Any help will be appreciated, thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by 6 pack man
The piano shouldn’t be plugged in to the microphone jack. You might be able to get it to work if you have a blue line in jack on your sound card, but the chances are slim you will. Your best bet is to buy a dedicated piano USB cable from your piano to your desktop/laptop.

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