PartPerfect

Why isn't PartPerfect recording my voice?

Things to check:

1. Make sure you have given PartPerfect permission to use your mic. Close the app and reopen it and you should get a permission dialog if you haven't already granted permission.
2. Make sure the recording volume slider is not all the way down.
3. Make sure you are singing directly into your device. PartPerfect for iOS (iPhone) and Android always uses the mic on your handset, not an external mic in your headphones or a USB mic.

Why is my recording so quiet?

Things to check:

1. Make sure your mouth is close to the bottom of your device — that's where the mic is located on most phones.
2. Make sure a case is not blocking your microphone; try taking the case off.
3. Make sure your recording volume on the Record tab is turned up to a suitable level.

My recording is still quiet on my Android phone. What can I do?

Some Android phones record at a low microphone volume. If your recordings are still quiet after checking the tips above, use the Mic Boost slider on the Settings tab to boost your mic volume.

Why is my recording not synced to the learning track I'm recording against (out of time)?

For wireless headphones, make sure you use the Bluetooth sync tool. Watch this support video for guidance.

How do I import files (learning tracks / sheet music) into the PartPerfect Library?

Import them from your local files on your device, or from cloud storage like Google Drive. Watch this support video for guidance.

Do I need to use headphones while recording with PartPerfect?

If you are recording against a learning track, yes. If you don't use headphones, the app will pick up the audio from the learning track playing through your speaker and record it.

Can I use an external USB mic or the mic in my headphones for recording?

PartPerfect for mobile (iOS & Android) uses the built-in mic on your device. PartPerfect XL for the Mac allows you to select a different recording source, like an external mic.

Can I export a recording of just my voice, without the learning track?

Yes. On the Recording tab, after completing a recording, just adjust the Track Volume slider so it's all the way to the left prior to exporting your track. This puts the Track Volume at 0%, but will preserve your voice at the current Recording Volume slider level you have set.

Does the PartPerfect app collect my data, recordings, tracks, files etc.?

No. PartPerfect does not collect any user data from the app other than what you provide us explicitly (an optional email address on mailing-list sign-up in Settings), and your files stay on your local device until you decide how and where to share them. PartPerfect does not require a login or an Internet connection to use.

How can I support PartPerfect?

PartPerfect is built and maintained by a single independent developer and thrives by word of mouth. Please tell your chorus or choir friends — and if you love PartPerfect, we'd appreciate a review in the Apple App Store (iPhone/iPad) or the Google Play Store (Android).

Does PartPerfect use AI to analyze the pitch of my voice?

No. Pitch comparison uses a proprietary math-based algorithm to determine your pitch compared to a learning track. The PartPerfect app does not employ AI to function in any way.