There are a couple of possibilities for this problem, which you could check: If you have a “Professional” audio input device you may need to check that it supports “WDM” channels – see this page here for more details.
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers about using Sing & See
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Typical pitch variation
Question: Can anyone provide me with some info on how much variation around a particular note is considered “normal”? The wave displays as being centered on the note that I’m attempting to sing (so that’s good), but the peaks and valleys stray from that line more than I would have predicted (edging on being both […]
Question: Can anyone provide me with some info on how much variation around a particular note is considered “normal”? The wave displays as being centered on the note that I’m attempting to sing (so that’s good), but the peaks and valleys stray from that line more than I would have predicted (edging on being both […]
Keyboard not playing any notes (Windows)
The keyboard uses the MIDI synthesizer in Windows to generate notes. If you are not hearing any sound when clicking on the piano keys, but are hearing your singing when playing back, then there may be a setup problem with your computer’s MIDI synthesizer. First, check that the MIDI is not muted in the volume […]
The keyboard uses the MIDI synthesizer in Windows to generate notes. If you are not hearing any sound when clicking on the piano keys, but are hearing your singing when playing back, then there may be a setup problem with your computer’s MIDI synthesizer. First, check that the MIDI is not muted in the volume […]
Windows 10 requires MIDI Synth
Update – we now have a new version of Sing & See that doesn’t have the MIDI opening problem on Windows 10. On the Sing&See menu go to “Help” and then “Check for updates” to download the updated version for your system. Update 2 – one person still had problems – it appears that some […]
Update – we now have a new version of Sing & See that doesn’t have the MIDI opening problem on Windows 10. On the Sing&See menu go to “Help” and then “Check for updates” to download the updated version for your system. Update 2 – one person still had problems – it appears that some […]
S&S Pro
After using S&S student successfully for some time, I’ve recently upgraded to Pro – with the spectrograms – to help me further with vocal development (I am that dreaded beast – an amateur dramatic tenor). I’ve been needing help with getting reliable singers’ formants, and also with getting a purer tone, free of “rough edges”. […]
After using S&S student successfully for some time, I’ve recently upgraded to Pro – with the spectrograms – to help me further with vocal development (I am that dreaded beast – an amateur dramatic tenor). I’ve been needing help with getting reliable singers’ formants, and also with getting a purer tone, free of “rough edges”. […]
Problem updating to Yosemite
Problem >> I just installed Yosemite OS X on my Macbook Pro and can’t open Sing and See. Answer When upgrading to Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) it is necessary to reinstall XQuartz. Download the latest installer from http://xquartz.macosforge.org and install. You may need to log out and log in again.
Problem >> I just installed Yosemite OS X on my Macbook Pro and can’t open Sing and See. Answer When upgrading to Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) it is necessary to reinstall XQuartz. Download the latest installer from http://xquartz.macosforge.org and install. You may need to log out and log in again.
Reinstalling Sing&See
Question I upgraded my computer and need to reinstall Sing and See. As I was trying to activate I received a message that I have already activated it. Please help. Kristen Answer The Sing&See registration system tracks when the software is installed. Upgrading your computer may mean that the system determines that the software is […]
Question I upgraded my computer and need to reinstall Sing and See. As I was trying to activate I received a message that I have already activated it. Please help. Kristen Answer The Sing&See registration system tracks when the software is installed. Upgrading your computer may mean that the system determines that the software is […]
Noise reduction button no longer available
Question: Some years ago I bought a professional version of Sing and See which has proved very useful in my private voice teaching. Reading through the manual recently I noticed a reference to noise reduction using a ‘filter’ button. This button is nowhere on my toolbar. How do I access this button – since it’s in […]
Question: Some years ago I bought a professional version of Sing and See which has proved very useful in my private voice teaching. Reading through the manual recently I noticed a reference to noise reduction using a ‘filter’ button. This button is nowhere on my toolbar. How do I access this button – since it’s in […]
Pasting in the registration code on the Mac version
Even though you can’t use “command+v” for paste within the Mac version of Sing & See (a technical limitation of the Wine system we use), you CAN paste, by using “control-v” or right-click in the entry box.
Even though you can’t use “command+v” for paste within the Mac version of Sing & See (a technical limitation of the Wine system we use), you CAN paste, by using “control-v” or right-click in the entry box.
