

The classic music theory textbook and companion software program published by Alfred You may also wish to check out:įor those that already own an iPhone or iPad the Blue Microphone's Mikey Digital is a high end accessory mic that far outperforms the mic built in to the device.
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No Apple TV required.Ī Mac only wireless solution that seems to have better success than AirServer in some cases.įor complete reviews and a detailed comparison chart of over a dozen different digital audio recorders please visit our Digital Audio Recorder Buyers Guide page here at MusicEdMagic.


Use the AirServer software to wirelessly beam your iPad's screen to your computer for output to a monitor or projector. Open source alternative for translating MusicXML into brailleĬomputer system that magnifies music and lets users scroll through the score using a pedal, also allows annotationĪpple's digital media and streaming box includes AirPlay, allowing you to wirelessly mirror your iOS device's screen on any HDMI connected monitor. Translates printed music or MusicXML files into braille Trigger sounds with movement as visualized by a standard webcam
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The Kinectar Project is a free software program that works together with an XBox 360 Kinect sensor (connected to a PC) to interpret the user's movements and uses them to control MIDI sounds or other events.Īdaptive Use Musical Instruments software FREE Moving the head up and down changes pitch, blowing into the mouthpiece determines velocity.Ī MIDI controller similar to the Magic Flute but more like a harmonica where moving the head from left to right as well as blowing or inhaling control the pitch and attack of notes.Ī gesture based motion controller that can be used as an alternative input device. The Magic Flute is an electronic instrument and MIDI controller that can be used by musicians with special needs. The Beamz is an electronic instrument that triggers different sounds when the user breaks one of several different laser beams with their hands or other object. The Soundbeam allows mobility impaired students as well as others to create music by moving their arms,legs, or body.

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