You asked, we listened. In the last month, we’ve made many improvements to help educators and students work more efficiently in SmartMusic. Today we’ll provide some details on what’s new with Assessment Devices and Assessment Modes! 

Assessment Devices:

Users can now choose between 2 Devices: Microphone input or MIDI input.

How do I know what device SmartMusic is listening to? Check the icon next to the play button. It will either show a microphone assessment icon or a MIDI assessment icon.

Simply click on the icon to change the device.

Assessment Modes:

Users can also further define what type of assessment they need. 

Melodic Through Microphone: Choose this option if you are playing a pitched instrument and using your computer’s microphone for recording. Ex: Flute, Trumpet, Trombone

Percussive Through Microphone: Choose this option if you are playing a non-pitched instrument and using your computer’s microphone for recording. This was formerly known as percussion/clap mode. Ex: Snare Drum, Clapping, Cymbals

Melodic Through MIDI: Choose this option if you are playing a pitched instrument and using a MIDI device for recording. Ex: Electronic Wind instrument

Pitched Percussive Through MIDI: Choose this option if you are playing pitched percussion instrument and using a MIDI device for recording. Ex: MIDI Mallet device

Non-Pitched Percussive Through MIDI: Choose this option if you are playing a non-pitched percussion instrument and using a MIDI device for recording. Ex: MIDI Drum Pad

Note: The MIDI Device menu will be greyed out if your computer does not have a MIDI device connected.

Try out the new MIDI Assessment Feature for free in SmartMusic today! Happy recording, everyone!