Playback problem
Have just bought anew computer with 8GB ram. When I try to playback a VERY simple piece for piano it clicks and stumbles right from the start. Do I need to adjust something in my computer. I am 75 years old and not exactly a computer expert!! Thanks, Brian
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Try opening the Synthesizer (from the View menu) and lower the volume slider slightly.
In reply to Try opening the Synthesizer … by Shoichi
Thanks very much. I tried this with no success. Please note that I have incorporated trills for a whole bar on bars which are separated by one trill-free bar. The bad playback starts with the second bar with trills and continues from there. Could the frequency of the trills be the problem. Thanks, Brian
In reply to Thanks very much. I tried… by Brian Hannaway
Please attach the score, or an excerpt, exhibiting this issue with the trills.
(Especially when it comes to playback, this is a valid request.)
Also, what version of MuseScore? What OS (operating system)?
Earlier you also wrote:
When I try to playback a VERY simple piece for piano it clicks and stumbles right from the start.
When MuseScore is first opened, it may take several seconds to load the soundfont(s). This stumbling may be noticeable if you start playback right away (as opposed to start with editing a score).
In reply to Please attach the score, or… by Jm6stringer
I now have the latest version of Musescore. I have a PC and (new) laptop. PC basic spec is: 1.9GHz, Windows 10 fully updated, 8 GB RAM, caches L1 128kb, L2 512kb, L3 2.0 Mb. Works fine. My laptop is 1.11 GHz, Windows 10, 8GB RAM, caches L1 256kb, L2 1.5Mb, L3 4.0Mb score does not work properly. I am patient at startup and wait for Musescore. I have attached the file.
Very many thanks again for your help. Brian
In reply to I now have the latest… by Brian Hannaway
This file plays fine even on my Surface Go. Unless you are using some kind of SFZ font, MuseScore should start up and be ready to play right away. What brand is your new laptop?
In reply to I now have the latest… by Brian Hannaway
@Brian, maybe it won't work but try opening the Mixer (F10) and change the sound a couple of times (Piano/Honky/Piano).
(the attachment has been regenerated a couple of times with previous versions, check for differences)
In reply to @Brian, maybe it won't work… by Shoichi
Thanks guys. My computer is an Acer Swift 1. I tried the F10 idea - no luck. Also, I have not (knowingly) adjusted the font. This is becoming mysterious !!
In reply to Thanks guys. My computer is… by Brian Hannaway
How can I change the sounds. When I press F10 all I can do is change the volume.
In reply to How can I change the sounds… by Brian Hannaway
Use the drop-down list (highlighted in the red square)
In reply to Use the drop-down list … by Shoichi
Very many thanks again. I have solved the problem a different way. I simply wrote the passage out again on my new computer (it is very short) and it works fine.
I truly appreciate your help. Can I ask one more question: How do I get to the dropdown menu which you have shown i.e. which tab etc do I start with.
Thanks ! Thanks ! Thanks!
In reply to Very many thanks again. I… by Brian Hannaway
https://musescore.org/en/handbook/3/mixer#open-mixer
In reply to How can I change the sounds… by Brian Hannaway
You wrote:
When I press F10 all I can do is change the volume.
You may need to expand the Mixer if all you see is the volume control.