How to use a Wii Rockband Keytar as a MIDI controller

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robins80
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How to use a Wii Rockband Keytar as a MIDI controller

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I've read that my keytar for Rockband 3 can be used as a MIDI controller. I've read a few articles and it led me to believe I could just get a MIDI to USB cable, plug the keytar into my machine, and voila, MIDI goodness. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. I installed ZynAddSubFX, but my machine doesn't seem to know about the keytar. Are there drivers I need to get?

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Machine: Type: Desktop Mobo: MSI model: 970A-G43 PLUS (MS-7974) v: 1.0 serial: <filter>
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