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FAQ
Who is this program for?
The basic premise of M+O is that the computer should follow the person, so the program is best suited to players who are comfortable leading. M+O will not teach you how your part should be played, but, rather, tries to learn how it should play by following you.
What happens if I play a wrong note?
M+O is pretty robust at handling the types of errors that players normally make. Accidental wrong notes usually cause no problem.
Can I add ornaments?
M+O is not designed for improvisatory music and assumes you will play your part mostly as it is written. You may get away with adding small ornaments, but we advise you play what is in your Score.
Can I play pieces that are not written for my instrument?
This works fine as long as you do not transpose the music. Octave transpositions may work in many cases, but can interfere with M+O's ability to "hear" you accurately.
Can I play my grace notes on the beat? (or similar questions about ornaments)
M+O represents all notes as measured, even in the case of grace notes or the "finish" on a trill. In making our scores we try to notate unmeasured notes in ways that seem natural from a performer's point of view. You can see how M+O represents a particular figure by looking at the Position in the Status Bar. Sorry if we don't always notate unmeasured notes the way you would ideally like.
How much rubato will the program follow?
Probably as much as you want to play with. We encourage you to push the program to its limits by playing that way you see fit. However, M+O is not very good at handling skipped sections or "do overs." M+O makes its best contribution after you have mastered the notes in your piece and are focusing on the interpretation.
I don't hear any sound. What's wrong? (or other audio problems)
Check to make sure that some other program is not making it impossible for M+O to access your computer's audio resources. See the tutorial Will M+O Work on my Computer?
What happens if I save a rehearsal with "Alignment is correct" or "Use as training example" without checking the alignment first?
Most often M+O will perform better overall, but will tend to repeat previous mistakes. We strongly encourage users to verify the alignments before saving.
What happens with a cadenza?
The printed score, displayed for each piece, will show you what, if anything, you should play for the cadenza.
See Cadenzas for more discussion.
Why must I deal with all of this "ASIO" nonsense?
See the ASIO Support section. In releasing Vista, Microsoft downgraded a long-supported audio API in favor of the half-baked WASAPI, thus leaving no API for semi-low-latency audio applications such as M+O. ASIO is the simplest way of satisfying M+O's audio demands, and is relatively easy for users to access.
How long did it take to write this program?
About 15 years (and counting ...)