Acoustica FAQ knowledgebase http://acoustica.com/kb/81/ http://acoustica.com/kb/I-am-trying-to-use-Pianissimo-as-a-plugin-but-I-keep-getting-this-error-Error-Loading-Sample-Data_1153.html Pianissimo currently requires a contiguous block of 250 megabytes of RAM in order to load its sounds. Try to arrange it so that Pianissimo is the first plugin that loads in your project. This problem generally only happens with existing projects.... Pianissimo/Plugin VSTi Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:33:42 -0700 http://acoustica.com/kb/Will-there-be-a-Mac-version-of-Pianissimo_1146.html We're looking into the possibility of creating a Mac version of Pianissimo. In the meantime, there are devices like the VMachine, which allow you to run PC-compatible virtual instruments (like Pianissimo) on your Macintosh. We've also been told... Pianissimo/Plugin VSTi Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:48:59 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/Mixcraft-is-not-recognizing-any-MIDI-data-from-my-MIDI-controller-and-I-have-a-Logitech-web-cam_1145.html We found that the installation of certain Logitech web cams under Windows XP prevented Mixcraft from recognizing MIDI data. The fix for this problem requires that you edit your Windows Registry, so don't attempt it unless you're comfortable doing... Pianissimo/Troubleshooting Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:18:05 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/Can-I-record-left-and-right-hands-at-the-same-time_1138.html The Left Hand and Right Hand tracks in Pianissimo are named Left Hand and Right Hand as a helpful guide, but you can record whatever you'd like on either track. Arm either track and press Record, and you can record an entire composition. If... Pianissimo/Standalone Host Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:33:08 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/How-Can-I-Record-A-Duet-By-Myself_1133.html It's easy, with Pianissimo's Stand-Alone version. Pianissimo features two tracks: the Left Hand track, and the Right Hand track. Now, you can record anything you want on these tracks, the names of the tracks are just there to help... Pianissimo/Standalone Host Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:33:08 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/How-Do-I-Use-Pianissimo-With-FL-Studio-(Fruity-Loops)_1136.html If your version of FL Studio supports virtual instruments, these are the typical steps to use Pianissimo: 1. Click on the Channels button, and select Add One->More.. 2. A list of DXi and VSTi plugins, called the "Select generator... Pianissimo/Plugin VSTi Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:33:08 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/How-Do-I-Use-Pianissimo-With-Mixcraft_1135.html Mixcraft will automatically find any new plug-ins, including Pianissimo, when Mixcraft is first run after installing Pianissimo. Run Mixcraft, and add a Virtual Instrument track. Click on the Instrument button on the virtual instrument... Pianissimo/Plugin VSTi Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:33:08 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/What-Is-the-Velocity-Curve_1132.html When you're using a USB or MIDI keyboard controller, or playing back a MIDI file, you may find that Pianissimo doesn't respond quite the way you want it to. Pressing a key lightly may sound too quiet, and pressing a key too hard may sound too... Pianissimo/Plugin VSTi Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:33:08 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/I-Cant-Hear-the-Hammer-Sounds_1131.html Hammer sounds are trigger when you press the sustain pedal, release the sustain pedal, or release a key. These sounds are designed to be relatively quiet, so that they do not get in the way of your piano's notes. However, as in a real... Pianissimo/Plugin VSTi Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:33:08 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/Sympathetic-Resonance-Is-Not-Working_1130.html Sympathetic resonance is a subtle phenomenon that occurs in real pianos when the sustain pedal is pressed. Normally, when a piano key is not being played, a felt damper presses against that key's strings, keeping them from vibrating. ... Pianissimo/Plugin VSTi Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:33:08 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/How-do-I-register-Pianissimo_1134.html If you haven't downloaded the software yet, you can download it here: http://www.acoustica.com/piani ssimo/download.htm To complete the registration process, please run the stand-alone Pianissimo and click the "Help" menu, followed by "Enter... Pianissimo/Tips Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:18:21 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/Can-I-record-using-the-computer-keyboard_1137.html If you do not have a MIDI enabled keyboard or other controller, you can use a virtual MIDI controller, allowing you to play with your qwerty computer keyboard! Here are some examples that you can download: Pablosoft Virtual... Pianissimo/Tips Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:29:22 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/Im-Not-Hearing-Audio_1126.html If you click on a piano note and don't hear anything, there are a few things you can check here. 1. Are the speakers on and plugged in? (Sorry, management made us ask.) 2. Is the correct audio device configured? Check the... Pianissimo/Troubleshooting Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:20:56 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/Sound-Is-Breaking-Up-/-Popping-Or-Clicking_1128.html When playing audio and it sounds like it is starting and stopping quickly, it could be because the computer is over tasked due to other programs running at the same time. In addition, your computer may not be powerful enough to mix the... Pianissimo/Troubleshooting Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:20:13 -0800 http://acoustica.com/kb/Sound-Is-Delayed-Or-Lagging-(Latency)_1129.html The opposite problem of sound breaking up or gapping is that the sound will be delayed and have a latency from the time a note is played to the time you hear it. The solution to latency depends on the type of audio drivers you are... Pianissimo/Troubleshooting Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:19:04 -0800