Motor neuron issues and Synthesia

Chompy · Post by **Chompy** » 10-27-18 4:49 am

When I play Synthesia, I usually end up with more mistakes than usual, even on the simplest songs. This is because my hands have fine motor issues, and this makes playing piano a little difficult. Touchscreens? Even harder. Maybe there could be a sensitivity option?

I don't have Parkinsons. Some people are born with slight motor issues in their hands.

Post by **Nicholas** » 10-27-18 1:08 pm

Chompy wrote:Maybe there could be a sensitivity option?

What would that option do? How would changing it affect Synthesia's behavior?

Chompy · Post by **Chompy** » 10-28-18 5:53 am

It adjusts how responsive the touchscreen or controller is to being pressed. 100 is sensitive, 0 is not sensitive.

Post by **Nicholas** » 11-08-18 3:05 am

... and what would "not sensitive" look like? Would you have to hold the key longer? Would it not respond as fast? I'm still a little fuzzy on what you mean.

Chompy · Post by **Chompy** » 11-08-18 5:08 am

It means it would not respond as fast. By default, this would be set at 100%. At 0, it would take quite a long while to respond. This delays the initial message time from the input device, like a keyboard on a Mac or PC. That is what a sensitivity option is. Also, touchscreen sensitivity for mobile devices works by making the input less responsive (hold longer on the screen) the closer it is to 0.