Getting Started with SmartMusic^® 10.0:

Welcome to SmartMusic^® -- Enjoy practicing with professional accompaniments featuring authentic Basso Continuo, Full Orchestra, Piano, Jazz Trios and even Pop/Rock bands! Our incredibly wide selection includes the most comprehensive list of contest and recital titles, classical pieces, movie themes, songs from musical theater, plus Jazz, Pop, Rock, Country, Religious and Holiday favorites. New with SmartMusic 10.0 are Band and Orchestra titles.

Visit www.SmartMusic.com to obtain a full SmartMusic Subscription and access the entire library of 30,000 accompaniments and 50,000 exercises, including popular Band and String methods and full ensemble titles.

System Requirements

WINDOWS^®:

Pentium III^®-class 800 MHz Pentium processor or higher.*

512 MB RAM. 700 MB free disk space.

Microsoft Windows^®2000/XP.

SmartMusic 10.0 does not yet support the Vista operating system. Please check www.smartmusic.com/support for announcements regarding Vista support.

DirectX^® 9 compatible sound card with full duplex support.

* Other Windows PCs (including those with Intel^® Celeron or AMD^® Athlon processors) may work depending on software and hardware configurations.

MACINTOSH^®:

867 MHz G4 processor or higher.*

PPC or Mac Intel.

Mac OS 10.3.9 or higher.

512 MB RAM. 700 MB free disk space.

Microphone adaptor**

* Other Macintosh computers may work depending on software and hardware configurations.

** We recommend the SmartMusic USB Microphone Adaptor.

BOTH SYSTEMS:

Band, choral, and orchestra audio accompaniments may require a faster processor. Please check http://www.smartmusic.com/support for additional details.

Headphones or speakers.

Monitor resolution of 1024x768 (800x600 minimum).

SmartMusic requires a working microphone.

One available USB port for the optional foot pedal.

NOTE: A java-enabled browser is required to view SmartMusic’s ‘Terms and Symbols’ feature.

MakeMusic, Inc. is continually testing new computer systems for compatibility with SmartMusic. Please refer to the SmartMusic website (http://www.smartmusic.com) for details.

Customer Support

Online Customer Support: http://www.smartmusic.com/support

Toll Free 1-866-240-4041 (Monday through Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm Central Time)

Install SmartMusic

1. To prepare for the installation, disable any Firewall and Anti-Virus software, and be sure that you are logged in with administrator privileges. Laptop users should disable any power-saving features prior to running SmartMusic.

2. Insert the CD in the appropriate drive. The SmartMusic Installer will automatically run. If your system does not automatically begin the installation, you can access the installation by double clicking the SETUP application located on the CD.

3. Follow installation instructions as they appear. It is recommended that you restart your computer after installation if you have other MakeMusic, Inc. products installed on your system.

Set Up Your Stereo and Microphone

1. Connect your powered speakers or headphones to your computer’s Line-Out Jack. (Typically GREEN)

2. Place the speakers in your practice space so that you are positioned evenly between them. You should be far enough out of the way of the speakers to avoid interference with the microphone pickup.

NOTE: USB speakers are not recommended for use with SmartMusic.

3. Connect the Microphone to your computer’s Mic-In Jack. (Typically PINK)

Connect the SmartMusic Foot Pedal

Connect the SmartMusic Foot Pedal to an available USB port before running SmartMusic. The SmartMusic Foot Pedal provides convenient, hands-free operation for the basic features of SmartMusic. Purchase a Foot Pedal from the SmartMusic Website (http://redirect.makemusic.com/?id=2) or by calling our Toll Free customer support number 1-800-843-2066.

Test-run SmartMusic

NOTE: Close all other applications while SmartMusic is running. SmartMusic requires the full dedication of the sound hardware.

1. Place the SmartMusic Microphone as indicated for your instrument:

Strings: Clip the mic to the second lowest string behind the bridge.
Brass: Clip the mic to the bell with the mic element facing outward. If your mic level is consistently too high, try clipping the mic to a music stand a few feet away from the bell of your instrument.
Woodwinds: Attach the mic to your shirt or music stand as follows:

Flute, Piccolo: Clip the mic to the left side of your shirt collar.
Bassoon, Clarinet, English horn, Oboe, Soprano Sax: Clip the mic to your shirt above the stomach.
Alto and Bass Clarinet: Clip the mic to the music stand.
Alto, Tenor and Baritone Sax: Clip the mic to your neck strap or shirt above the stomach.
Soprano and Alto Recorders: Clip the mic to the center of your shirt collar.

Vocalists: Place the SmartMusic Vocal Headset Microphone on your head; bend the microphone boom until the mic is within an inch of your mouth.
Mallet Percussion: Place the microphone as follows:

Xylophone: Clip the SmartMusic mic to the string on the upper row of keys, near the higher keys on the instrument.
Bells: Clip the SmartMusic mic to the instrument or music stand, 4” away from the bars in the center of the instrument.
Marimba and Vibraphone: Clip the mic to the music stand 6” away from the bars, in the center of the instrument. It may be helpful to center the microphone in the octave you will be playing in.

Guitar/Electric Bass: Drape the mic over the amp, in front of the speaker.
Percussion/Hand Clap: Clip the mic near your keyboard or music stand, 6 inches away from your hands. Position the microphone as far away from the speakers as possible.

Be careful when attaching a microphone to your instrument. The microphone cord should be positioned in a way that prevents it from being stepped on or wrapped around items in your practice studio. Always remember to unclip the microphone after your practice session.

NOTE: Built-in microphones are not recommended for use with SmartMusic.

2. Launch SmartMusic

Launch SmartMusic by double-clicking its icon from the desktop. Use the Setup Wizard to configure and test connections to the Speakers, Microphone, Foot Pedal, and MIDI Keyboard.

3. Open a SmartMusic Accompaniment

Choose Open SmartMusic Accompaniment… from the File Menu. Explore the SmartMusic repertoire library by Instrument, Jazz, Vocal, or Music On Screen titles by double-clicking the various folders. When you find a title, select it and click the Open button. Choose a title from the Samples folder if you do not have a SmartMusic Subscription.

4. Check Your Tuning

Click the Tuner button. Select your Instrument from the dropdown menu. Play a few notes to tune your instrument.

5. Click Play

SmartMusic Subscription

Be sure to visit the SmartMusic website (http://www.smartmusic.com) to purchase a SmartMusic Subscription. If you already bought a starter kit box from an authorized dealer or submitted payment to your teacher for a code, simply connect to the Internet and run SmartMusic for on-screen instructions to activate your SmartMusic Subscription. If your teacher gave you a code to buy a SmartMusic subscription direct, go to http://www.smartmusic.com and enter your code to buy your subscription.

An on-going Internet connection is not required when practicing with SmartMusic. Internet access is required to activate your subscription, to receive and submit assignments, and to download new titles.

U.S. Patent Nos. 4,745,836; 5,521,323; 5,455,378; 5,585,585; 5,491,751; 5,693,903.

Printed 06 Apr 2007

Coda and Vivace are registered trademarks of MakeMusic, Inc. Vivace, Vivace Intelligent Accompanist, Vivace Vocal Accompanist, and Intelligent Accompaniment are registered trademarks of MakeMusic, Inc. SmartMusic is a trademark of MakeMusic, Inc.

Certain technologies based on IRCAM F(0) Pitch Recognition Software and AudioSculpt Time Stretching (copyright IRCAM, licensed to MakeMusic), Design and development: Xavier Rodet, Axel Roebel, Geoffroy Peeters, Niels Bogaards (IRCAM)

SmartMusic is compatible with the SoundFont (tm) file format from E-Mu Systems, Inc.

Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

iMic is a registered trademark of Griffin Technology.

Sound Blaster and Audigy are trademarks of Creative Labs, Inc.

Other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SmartMusic 10.0 ReadMe version Apr 06 2007

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Getting Started with SmartMusic® 10.0: