What happens if I play a wrong note? Music++
is usually not bothered by the kinds of accidental errors players make.
However, Music++ is designed for players who can play at a
reasonably consistent tempo without stopping. See the video demo.
What happens if the soloist plays with a different interpretation from what the program has heard? This
is fine. The whole idea is that you are given a means of
experimenting with musical interpretation. See the above video
demo.
Can I use Music++ on a noisy subway? Well, no one has really asked this, but the program is quite robust to noise. Demo of noisy environment.
Can I play jazz? No. The program is for non-improvisatory music.
Where can I get the program? You can download the program from this site.
Why do we have to buy these Music Minus One cds? Music++
gets its audio output by time-stretching a real recording. The
good part of this is that the audio inherits much of the timbral
richness and expression from the original audio. The bad part is
that I don't own a library of recorded accompaniments.
What platforms does Music++ run on? Currently
the only downloadable version is for Windows. Even thought the
program was originally developed under Linux, there is no Linux
version at present. One person had luck running the program under
Parallels on the Mac.
What literature is currently supported by the program? The
download page contains a list of a handful of currently available
pieces. Several of these can by themselves. Most of
them require Music Minus One records for the audio source.
Does the program work for piano or voice? Both of these domains pose additional challenges, but I expect they will be in reach soon.