Whether you use Audacity, Reaper, FL Studio, or GarageBand, you must explicitly enable the input device: Open your DAW's or Settings menu. Navigate to the MIDI or Audio Device section.

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If you want to learn piano using apps like , Melodics , or Simply Piano :

This comprehensive guide explains how Bontempi keyboards communicate with modern operating systems, how to get your device recognized, and how to troubleshoot connection issues. The Reality of Bontempi USB Drivers: Class Compliance

Power on the computer completely, then turn on the keyboard.

For the rare, non-class-compliant Bontempi models (e.g., the Bontempi BS 66 USB, manufactured around 2002–2005), you might need a custom driver. However, Bontempi's original Italian website no longer hosts legacy drivers.

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By treating your Bontempi keyboard as a class-compliant USB MIDI controller, you can avoid the headache of searching for outdated software downloads and jump straight into playing, recording, and learning.

If you've installed the driver but are still experiencing issues, try these troubleshooting steps: