The FATpick Blog

Users sometimes encounter an issue in which the play button and other media controls on FATpick's song player are disabled, appearing as a grayed-out button that cannot be clicked. The most common cause for this symptom is that FATpick is blocked from accessing the microphone due to the operating system's security or privacy settings. Here's how to address that issue.

General guidelines on how to improve the accuracy of the note detection that powers FATpick's real-time note accuracy and timing feedback. Advice on troubleshooting common problems with note recognition.

Major improvements to the note detection algorithm. Plus a good number of related enhancements and some unrelated bug-fixes. Phase 1 of the rollout of the newly redesigned the audio analysis engine.

New metronome that you can use while playing any song, notable improvements to the quality of the backing-track audio, and a handful of other bug-fixes and enhancements.

The FATpick app will upgrade itself automatically when a new release is available. Learn more about the auto-update feature, and how to update FATpick manually should you need to.

It's come to our attention that some warez sites claim to have a 'cracked' version of FATpick for download. There's literally no reason for this. The app is already free, and wouldn't operate stand-alone anyway. Don't risk being infected with malware to get an unmodified installer for an older, crappier version of FATpick. Go to FATpick.com/downloads (or a reputable software directory) and get the real thing, safely and securely.

Application logs may contain information that can help the FATpick Support Team diagnose and resolve any technical issues you might encounter. Here's how to enable the logs and share them with the FATpick team.

Enable high-performance graphics mode to allow FATpick to take full advantage of your computer's capabilities.

Common causes of distorted audio and jerky animation, and what you can do about them.

Instructions on installing FATpick on Microsoft Windows and related tips.

Automatic updates on Windows; 17 new and improved virtual instruments; more cover art options.

Microsoft Edge and Windows SmartScreen warnings during the installation process, what they mean, and what to do about them.