MIDI keyboard doesn't appear as input option

I'm a complete newbie with GB and MIDI, so apologies if this is an obvious one...
I have a Panasonic Technics SX-PX552 digital keyboard which I am connecting to my MacBook Pro using Soundtech's Lightsnake MIDI-USB cable (STUSBMIDI10). When connected, GB's preferences will display "1 MIDI input(s) detected". But, when I try to add a new Real Instrument Track, the only option that shows up for input source is the built-in microphone.
Am I missing something obvious? I've searched online for hours and everything I've found indicates I don't need to install any special drivers or anything... Help?

you're not recording a "real" instrument:
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#midinotaudio

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