<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhat Needs To Be Improved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Although PianoVision is a great app, there is a long list of things that need to be improved. Some of these issues can be fixed by the developer, but some highlight the limitations of current mixed reality technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Firstly, PianoVision works well with a keyboard or Piano that is capable of making a MIDI connection with your headset. The limitations of hand tracking accuracy mean that using the virtual piano is largely a waste of time. At best, it will be an amusing novelty, but at worst, it is highly frustrating to use, with poor note recognition, largely as a result of the limited hand-tracking accuracy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Secondly, you will need to readjust the virtual piano overlay every time you play, as it always drifts out of position in between uses. This adds some friction to using the app, as you have to spend a minute or two ensuring that the keys on the virtual keyboard align perfectly with the real keys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The virtual keyboard can sometimes move a little when you move your head while you are playing, and can drift out of position if you are using the app for a while, necessitating you to readjust the position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once again, this is largely a limitation of the technology in my Quest 3 headset and is unlikely to be fixed any time soon. I can imagine a situation in the not-too-distant future where the app would automatically detect your keyboard and align the virtual keyboard on top of your real one without it having to be manually adjusted. I think this will only be achieved with upgraded hardware, but it will be awesome when it happens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another downside is that because you will use the USB-C port on your headset to connect it to your keyboard, you can’t use an external battery when using PianoVision. This limits you to using PianoVision for about two hours at a time before your headset will need to be charged. Once again, I don’t think there is anything that can be done about this, but as someone who has multiple external batteries, and battery straps for my headsets, it is a shame that I have to take a break so soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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