Step by step entry via a midi keyboard

I would like to enter notes in Garageband via a midi keyboard. I've not found the way to do it.
ON all my others sequencer program - Master Track Pro, Finale, - it is possible but I cannot with GarageBand. How can I do that?
I know it is possible with the pencil tool holding down the command(apple)key we can enter notes step by step.
I know too it is possible in real time, but I want the step by step entry mode when a passage is too difficult for me to play it.
Thanks.

BenwaR wrote:
Anyone knows if in a futre version of BG thoses features will be there?
i'm afraid the only people that know anything about any future version(s) would be under an NDA not to say anything about it.
i'd suggest using the Feedback MenuItem under the GarageBand menu to let the programmers at Apple know these are desired features.

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