Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Move the mouse. Make music.

Created by Laurie Spiegel in the 1980s, Music Mouse is an intelligent software instrument that transforms simple mouse movement into harmonically structured music. This unique tool is now available for modern systems in partnership with Eventide and Laurie Spiegel.

In this tutorial, we cover:
🖱️ Activating and controlling the polyphonic cursor
🎹 Harmony modes and scale selection
⌨️ Patterns, motion, symmetry, and articulation
🐭 Built-in FM synth controls
🖥️ Connecting Music Mouse to your DAW via MIDI

Music Mouse functions as both a standalone software instrument and a MIDI controller for external hardware and virtual instruments.

A simple gesture is all you need to get started.

Start composing → etide.io/MMTYT
View the Keyboard Map → etide.io/MMTYTKS

00:00 Intro
00:07 What is Music Mouse?
00:29 The Polyphonic Cursor
02:37 Navigating the Parameter Panel
07:56 Pattern Sequencing & Symmetry
09:45 Sound Mode & FM Programs
11:08 MIDI Mode & Ableton Live Setup
12:10 MIDI Mode & Logic Pro Setup
12:36 Outro

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