Aluminum Keyboard Volume Controls for iTunes?

Hi,
is it possible to use the Volume Controls from the Aluminum Keyboard for iTunes?
I use the Digital output for Audio on my Macs. So using this Key for iTunes would be the best usage for me.
Thanks!

You are aware if you use the Digital output (Optical, Fiber cable), like in my case the Volume keys don't have no function anymore.
So if there is a trick to use this Keys for iTunes (when using the Digital output) that would rock the Banana house full of Squirrels!

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