Change the instrument for each player to a random one

Shared controls that apply to all players

Show tempo options
Set Tempo
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This is the Player Selection Screen

Here we get to choose how many players will get to play!

  1. Select how many people will make music at the same time - one or two players
  2. Toggle the simple mode on for an easier to use version (kids mode)
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This is the Synthesizer

It is controlled using your head

Diagram explaining that head position and mouth control the key and amplitude
Tilt your head
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Instructions

Welcome to the PhotoSynth Smile at the screen FOR SUPER POWERS!

Roll your head left and right to change the note Tilt your head forwards and backwards to change octave

Then open you mouth to make it louder! Change instruments by closing both eyes for 1 bar or by tapping your face on screen to select an instrument from a list hold your finger on your face for one bar to see all instruments Facing left plays the black keys Facing right plays the white keys Use your eyes to shape the sound Connect a MIDI instrument and click the MIDI button In order to play the MIDI instrument with your head You can change tempo using the arrow keys Or just type a 3 digit number to set a BPM Or tap the x key in rhythm a few times

Version 0.26.0

Learn more from the YouTube Tutorials or the Online Documentation or try the tests Test Suite

Realtime face controlled musical instrument!

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