MIDItarHero
Introduction MIDItar Hero UI, from official WordPress site '''MIDItar Hero''' is a software application developed by Brian Westbrook, which enables the use of ''Guitar Hero'' or ''Rock Band'' instruments as MIDI controllers. The software is built using Max/MSP and transforms the controllers into synthesizers. The application is compatible with Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X operating systems, and its initial release, version 1.0, was published on April 7 of 2009.
Controller Compatibility MIDItar Hero is compatible with a variety of ''Rock Band'' and ''Guitar Hero'' controllers, including those designed for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and PlayStation 2.In cases where a specific guitar or drum controller is not initially supported, users are able to create a custom preset within the program to make the controller compatible.
Modes MIDItar Hero offers four distinct modes, each of which have different functionalities: * Easy* Normal* Drum* Sample===Easy mode===In easy mode, the player utilizes the three buttons (green, red, and yellow) to play chord progressions 1–8.Holding down the blue button enables the player to perform power chords, while holding down the orange button allows them to change the key to major, minor, or diminished, based on their selected scale. The available scales include major, harmonic minor, natural minor, blues, and thrash.===Normal mode===In normal mode, the player has the ability to play 32 notes using five fret buttons. The default notes assigned to the buttons are E1 to B3, although the player is able to modify these notes according to preference. Normal mode employs a binary pattern for gameplay.===Drum mode===In drum mode, the player is given the option to assign individual sound samples to each drum pad.===Sample mode===In sample mode, each button on the controller can be programmed to play a specific, pre-designated sound sample.
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