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Simply fill out the form and 3-minute questionnaire below, and your reViSiT Pro activation code will be emailed to you within moments. If you have any questions about the experiment or how your data is used, please take a look at the experiment's frequently-asked questions.

All collected data is treated confidentially and anonymously.

This research and its methods have been reviewed and ethically-approved by the University of Cambridge.

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The experiment looks at how skill develops, so we need to know a little about your general background and experience with computers and music technology, as well as any specific skills you might have picked up along the way.

How would you describe your experience and knowledge of computers in general?  

 Novice User (e.g. new to computers)
 Regular User (e.g. email, internet, word processing)
 Power User (e.g. gaming, OS tweaking, upgrading)
 Expert User (e.g. coding, network admin)

How much experience have you had with trackers / tracking?  

 1 - I've never heard of them.
 2 - I know what they are. 
 3 - I've played around with them a bit. 
 4 - I use them quite often.
 5 - They form the foundation of my studio.

How much experience have you had with Impulse Tracker 2?  
 Please include any clones in you answer (e.g. ChibiTracker, zTracker, etc.), but exclude reViSiT.

 1 - I've never heard of it.
 2 - I know of it. 
 3 - I've played around with it a bit. 
 4 - I used to use it a lot.
 5 - I still use it extensively.

Have you had any prior experience with reViSiT?  

 1 - I'd never heard of it.
 2 - I knew of it. 
 3 - I've played around with it a bit. 
 4 - I've used it extensively.
 5 - It forms the foundation of my studio.

What other music experience have you had?  
 Tick any that apply.

I enjoy listening to music.  I play the piano.  I play another acoustic musical instrument.  I play several musical instruments.  I can read music.

I've had music lessons.  I perform live.   I compose music/songs/tunes.  I am a professional performer.  I am a professional composer/songwriter.

What music technology have you used in the past?  
 Tick any you've used, ticking twice if you've know it well.

Sequencers	Trackers	Audio Editors
Ableton Live	Amiga Trackers	Audacity
ACID	Early PC/DOS Trackers	Audition
Cakewalk/SONAR	Buzz	Sound Forge
Cubase	Fast Tracker 2	WaveLab
Digital Performer	Impulse Tracker 2	Other:
FL Studio	ModPlug Tracker
Logic	MadTracker	Hardware
ProTools	OctaMED (PC)	Analogue/Digital Synths
Reaper	Renoise	Control Surfaces
Rosegarden	reViSiT	Hardware Samplers
Tracktion	Scream Tracker 2/3	Hardware Sequencers
Other:	Other:	MIDI Keyboards
		Other MIDI Controllers
Notation Software	Other Software	Microphones
Encore	Band in a Box	Mixing Consoles
Finale	CSound	Outboard Effects
Lilypond	energyXT	Recording Equipment
Sibelius	Final Scratch	Live/PA Equipment
Other:	GarageBand	Other:
	Max/MSP
	SuperCollider
	Other:

Which descriptions describe how you interact with the computer?
 Tick any that apply.

Mouse	Keyboard
I prefer to use the mouse.	I prefer to use the keyboard.
I use the mouse a lot.	I use the keyboard a lot.
I often use the mouse scroll wheel.	I can type quickly.
I avoid using the mouse.	I can type touch-type.
I spend most of my time using the mouse.	I try to use keyboard shortcuts.
	I spend most of my time using the keyboard.
Other
I tend to enter music by audio/microphone.	I tend to enter music by MIDI.
I like software to be simple and easy.	I like software to be powerful and advanced.
I find computers a chore.	I spend a lot of time on computers.
I enjoy using computers.	I suffer discomfort using the computer (e.g. RSI).

I have been informed about the purpose and nature of this experiment, and I have agreed to take part. I understand that taking part in this experiment is voluntary and I can pull out of the experiment at any time.

I understand that data collected during my use of this program will be stored on a computer and may contribute to scientific publications and presentations. I agree that the data can be made available anonymously for other researchers, inside and outside the Computer Laboratory. This data will not be linked to me as an individual.

I agree to the above terms and conditions.

This software is for use by the participants of the reViSiT Experiment. Any modification to, or reselling of, any part of the software is strictly prohibited without explicit permission of the developer. Neither Chris Nash (the developer) nor the University of Cambridge accept any responsibility for undesirable effects (including data loss, etc.) arising from the use or misuse of the software. Although the software has been rigourously tested, the software is provided AS IS.

I agree to the above terms and conditions.