Questions, answered.
Everything people ask before they buy. Short, honest, and named — the same facts the product pages state, gathered in one place.
Does Xascada make sound?
Yes. It has a built-in synth, so a MIDI file plays back on its own. Plug in a MIDI keyboard to play live, and when you export a video you can use the synth or your own recording as the audio.
Do I need a MIDI keyboard?
No. Open a MIDI file and it plays through the built-in synth, or load it into a graded drill. Plug in a USB MIDI keyboard when you want to play live and have your notes become light in real time.
What can I do with it?
Play live over USB MIDI, drill graded ABRSM exercises in step-mode, compose chord progressions from a heat-map, and export a cinematic performance to YouTube 1080p.
Does it follow the ABRSM grades?
Yes. The exercise library spans Grade 1 to Grade 8 — scales, arpeggios, broken chords and contrary motion — each tagged by hand, octaves and tempo, with scored runs and a personal best.
Do you offer refunds?
All sales are final. If something isn't working for you, contact support and we'll help you get up and running.
What does it cost?
You own it outright for $39.99, paid once — no subscription, and every future update is included.
What do I need to run it?
Windows 10/11 or macOS — both are available now. A MIDI keyboard is optional; you can open MIDI files and play them through the built-in synth without one.
Is my playing private?
Yes. Your playing stays on your machine. We built this website the same way — no cookies, no trackers following you out the door.
Can I use my own recording as the audio?
Yes. When you open Cinematic Export, you choose the audio: the built-in synth, or your own recording. Either way the video renders to YouTube 1080p (16:9) at 30fps.
What does cinematic export actually produce?
A 1920×1080, 30fps video of your performance — the same view you see while it plays — written wherever you choose, ready to share.
Does it really cover all eight ABRSM grades?
Yes. The exercise library spans Grade 1 to Grade 8 — scales, arpeggios, broken chords and contrary motion — with step-mode drilling and scored runs that track your personal best.