Synthesia the Piano Hero Video Game

Formerly known as Piano Hero, Synthesia is a video game much like Guitar Hero that utilizes MIDI piano keyboards in conjunction with MIDI files.

It is a free download at:
http://www.synthesiagame.com

Also featured is "Jane's Song" by Christopher Norton from his series called "Christopher Norton Connections for piano" published by Frederick Harris Music Co. and available at:
http://www.christophernortonconnections.com

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[L00seHell93]

I have a question, what usb did you use to connect your mac to the piano?

[mariocast]

@L00seHell93 If your piano has direct-to-USB connectivity, then a standard USB A to B cable (often used with printers) should work fine. In this video, the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-120 piano did not have a USB port, so I used a simple USB MIDI interface to connect it to the Mac. I can recommend the Yamaha UX16 USB MIDI interface if you're looking for one.

[KeyRiku]

I have a Yamaha DGX-300 Midi In/Out, it works with the game?

[mariocast]

@KeyRiku It should work fine. You just need a simple USB MIDI interface because I don't think the DGX-300 has direct-to-USB connectivity.

[evfan13]

is there a way to play this without the piano? like with a normal keyboard?

[mariocast]

@evfan13 Yes, you can use the computer keys, but I don't see any fun or educational value in it at all.

[jaristoppelenburg]

BOOYAH!

[Mrgeomel123]

@TheBeatsbro no.. I first tried to learn piano since 15 and I dont have any teacher... I just rely on youtube.. and I can play good.. :)

[nabilzh]

Can you also upload your favorite songs into Synthesia, such as Journey?

[nabilzh]

Are people are also able to compose their own music on Synthesia?

[TheBeatsbro]

I'm 13 years old. Is it too late to learn how to play a piano?

[martenproductionz]

Please help me, i have very big keyboard letency with synthesia, what to do?

[plymouthdodgewrecks]

@KaosMasterX How the hell would a disabled knee prevent you from playing guitar?

[L96A1rifle]

@bucprime synthesia > guitar hero

[KaosMasterX]

I used to play guitar hero... then i took an arrow in the knee.

[Kla27Ct46]

Your tutorials are great and with this video, I discovered Synthesia. I have a Roland A-33. It's a MIDI Keyboard Controller, but without a tones generator (I have a Yamaha MU50), it doesn't works, because it's a mute keyboard. Do you know if Synthesia works with this keyboard? Thank you from Italy!

[milkandsugah]

woah I had a dream about this! and it really does exists!