We added a setting that allows you to adjust the tuner response speed in our Perfect Pitch Trainer.
You can set it to “slow”, “medium” or “fast”.
The “slow” option averages pitch over a longer time span. Use this option for vibrato singing or bowed string instruments. The “fast” option responds to pitch changes more quickly.
Hopefully this new setting will make your pitch practice even more enjoyable. 🙂
Since the very beginning our Perfect Pitch Trainer had two modes: test and practice. Let’s talk about these two.
PRACTICE MODE
The perfect pitch practice mode just generates random single, double or triple notes for you to identify. It doesn’t keep track of the number of questions or correct answers.
In this mode you will see an option “Show notes right away”. If activated, you will see the notes on the virtual keyboard at the same time when you hear them. And it’s a good way to practice. This way your brain will connect visual and auditory information coming to you and will create what scientists call synesthesia. In other words, it will connect what you see and what you hear.
The above can be compared to language learning – when you listen to a recording of a native speaker talking and you see the transcript of what he or she is saying at the same time.
Eventually you may want to turn off the option “Show notes right away” to make your pitch practice more challenging.
TEST MODE
In perfect pitch test mode the program is tracking the number of questions, including the number of correct answers. Obviously, during the test you are not able to see on the virtual keyboard which notes were played.
This mode can be somewhat more stressful for some people. So please don’t forget about the importance of mental state during your pitch practice. Remaining relaxed and comfortable is crucial and will guarantee you a quick progress.
Recently we released an update of the algorithm of our built-in tuner that should make your pitch practice easier.
In the past, the tuner picked up ANY sounds coming from your microphone, even if it was a noise or quiet sound.
The new version picks up only LOUD SUSTAINED sound and ignores the background noises. This is controlled by a slider to adjust the microphone sensitivity. If you move the slider to the left the tuner will ignore the background noises. You will also need to sing/play louder.
Another thing – now you can also set the minimum note length that would trigger the decision whether you sing the note correctly or not. Depending on your instrument or your voice control, you may want to set different values for correct and wrong answers.
Hopefully these new settings will make your pitch practice more enjoyable.