Keyboard matrix as a macro pad using Miodec's code

[hearty stratus]

So i want to make a macro pad that goes along with my 4 linear potentiometers. I used Miodec's code (https://github.com/Miodec/deej?tab=readme-ov-file) and the potentiometers work properly. However, none of the buttons work. I think this is because i have all 12 buttons wired in a matrix as opposed to being wired to individual pins. Any idea how to get this to work?

all on an arduino pro micro

[hidden fable]

You're using a pro micro, why not just use the HID functionality for key presses instead

[pearl zephyr]

Yeah I was wondering If anyone did that... I did read the serial port and the hid functionality could coexist