TimeWarp - SoundStart Starter Pack for Educators
This is a special bundle of software and MIDI files designed with the music educator in mind. For more information or to obtain the bundle, click here.
The software components of this package--Home Concert Xtreme Special Edition (with MIDI files by Paul Sheftel) and Classroom Maestro Lite--are also available separately below.
Video tutorials for using the files are found here.
Home Concert Xtreme Special Edition
This is an introductory version of Home Concert Xtreme which comes with a wonderful collection of sample MIDI files from Paul Sheftel.
This version of Home Concert Xtreme is a nearly fully-working version that is limited to use with the bundled set of MIDI files. It also lacks the option to save and play back performances.
Complete documentation is available from the Help menu within the program.
Classroom Maestro Lite
This is an introductory version of Classroom Maestro which provides an electronic flashcard function, enabling you to demonstrate the relationship between notes on a piano keyboard and pitches on a musical staff. Complete documentation is available from the Help menu within the program.
You can use the program with or without a MIDI keyboard.
Keyboard Split
This is Java application that enables you to open a MIDI file and split the piano track into two tracks so that Home Concert Xtreme will show the piano track on two staves. Complete documentation is available within the program.
NOTE: In order for this program to run, you must have the latest version of Java installed on your computer. If you have a Macintosh, you can update Java, if necessary, by selecting Software Update... from the Apple menu on your computer. If you have a Windows computer, you can install or update Java from www.java.com.
