To start using imitone, you\u2019ll need just a few things (aside from the imitone software itself,<\/a> of course):<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Open imitone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If it\u2019s your first time with the software, you\u2019ll need to enter your 16-digit key to activate it. You should be able to simply paste your key in and have it activate right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important that you open imitone before your DAW, as this will allow your DAW find imitone\u2019s virtual midi input device when it opens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Open your DAW or other music-making app.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need to set imitone as the app\u2019s \u201cmidi input\u201d somewhere in the app\u2019s settings. This works the same way as connecting another midi controller, such as a USB keyboard, so you should easily be able to find a tutorial that covers how to connect a midi controller to your specific program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From here, you can set up a track for recording and playing, and pick one of your program\u2019s instruments (or a downloaded plugin instrument, such as a VST), and imitone will be able to control that instrument. Once again, the way this works is slightly different for every program, but you should easily be able to find a tutorial that covers the basics in the program you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you just want to play imitone\u2019s built-in instruments, which currently do not allow audio or midi export\/recording, but may still be fun to improvise with or train your voice to, you can change to an \u201cinstrument\u201d mode in imitone by clicking on the current midi preset (below the title banner and status icons) and changing it to an instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Sing into your mic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n imitone is trained to understand voices, but it will also respond just fine to humming, whistling, and playing instruments! Note that if you\u2019re whistling, or playing a very high-pitched instrument, you may need to change the pitch range to the \u201cwhistle\u201d range to help imitone hear you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And that\u2019s all it takes!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With those simple four steps, you should be able to play any instrument by just singing into your microphone with imitone. From here you can check out our video tutorials<\/a>, or keep an eye on this blog for future tips and tricks. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" imitone makes it quick and easy to get started improvising and making music, using only your voice. In just a few quick steps, we\u2019ll show you how to get it set up and running. […]<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/imitone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/input-key.png\")
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