1. Enable note input to show the caret and grid.
  2. Press the keys on the virtual keyboard to enter notes.
  3. Use the buttons in the panel’s toolbar to choose new note durations.
  4. There is no need to enter rests; simply use the advance button to move the caret forward by the selected duration.
  5. If you make a mistake, press the backspace button to clear the most recent inputted notes.
  6. Use the arrow buttons on the secondary toolbar to navigate the input grid.
  7. Play multiple notes at the same time on the virtual keyboard to input chords, or enable chord mode and use the advance button to move to the next rhythmic position.

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