What is the Digit Music CMPSR/Arrownotes system ?

The #1 Digit Music CMPSR MIDI music controller is tailored to support STEM curriculum, the National Plan for Music Education, and Ofsted Wellbeing Requirements, the Digit Music CMPSR/Arrownotes system is a complete digital music education solution. Crafted with precision in the UK, it comes equipped with a vast library of curriculum-aligned student activities and ready-made teaching resources, making it effortless for educators to implement.

CMPSR + Arrownotes - All You Need to Teach Music Easily

With CMPSR and Arrownotes all your students can experience playing an instrument and explore music composition without needing to be an instrumentalist or sight-read music.

CMPSR (composer) turns any device (e.g., iPads, Android Tablets) into a simple-to-use inclusive instrument. It’s like a piano but much simpler; to play notes and chords, you move a velocity-sensitive joystick. Designed for students who aren’t instrumentalists or who want to explore the sounds of other instruments simply connect to chosen app via Bluetooth or USB C and start playing.

Arrownotes music notation makes reading and writing music fun and accessible for more of your students. Work though progressive levels to standard notation. It enables any teacher to engage their class in music-making, even if they are not music specialists.

Suitable for all skill levels, together, CMPSR and Arrownotes immediately accelerate music learning in the classroom. Sold as a music-making kit consisting of:

• CMPSR Digital Music Controller/Instrument
• Arrownotes music notation, song library, ready-made activities, games, and customisable resources
• Access to ‘Backstage’ online digital music platform with downloadable resources, ready to use music projects, videos, audio content, digital music starter packs and more
• USB C Cable

Designed for KS2 upwards, SEND, and PRU and developed in alternative and mainstream education. Supports Digital Skills STEM curriculum, the NPME2 access and modernisation aims, and Ofsted Wellbeing Requirements.

Specifications

• Connections: USB cable and wireless
• Power source: Battery power
• Batteries: Rechargeable lithium ion
• Battery life: More than 10 hours of continuous play
• Charge time: Approximately 3 hours
• Dimensions: 11H x 18.5L x 8W cm.
• Weight: 0.320kg.
• Compatibility: Works with iOS, Android, Mac, PC
• Links to: Garageband, Logic, any other DAW or App
• Features: Underside attaches to a RAM Mount diamond base (not supplied)
• Suitable for: MLD, SLD, and PMD, Down’s Syndrome, cerebral palsy, children with global delay, genetic conditions, sensory impairments, or autism
• Hand-built in Derbyshire, UK

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Full Description

A multi-sensory digital experience, winner of the Tech4Good and Computer Music’s Innovation Award.

CMPSR is built to engage students who are traditionally difficult to reach and who are often excluded from music education. It’s an excellent choice for schools looking to offer an inclusive digital curriculum. With its always-in-key feature and built-in chord and scale engines, simply connect to a device. You can then play the sound of any instrument! Use the joystick and music pads for a unique composition and access to endless sound possibilities.

Paired with Arrownotes’ use of colour, shape, and direction, it is designed to allow non-specialist teachers to deliver inclusive, easy-to-follow music activities and lessons. If you can follow and match, then you can play and perform. Children can progress through 3 levels and compose their own music in minutes, regardless of their ability. It’s suitable for all children and teachers making it a complete music-making solution for the whole classroom.

Applications

• Learning, playing, or creating music using an accessible interface on your PC, macOS, iOS, or Android device
• Inclusive multisensory music making at home, on stage, or in the classroom
• Enabling younger users to get musically creative quickly
• Empowering kids to tell their stories through music
• Music education
• Digital Work Skills