Can garageband control an external midi keyboard?

I can't seem to find the answer on any help files! Thanks!
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    I'm guessing that as we're using a midi to usb interface, it would work with Mac anyway??
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    shippo_uk wrote:
     would like to be able to playback through my Midi keyboardthanks
    build an instrument:
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