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Digit Music Performer pack for CMPSR MIDI controller

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  • Award-winning, disability-friendly musical joystick controller
  • Includes CMPSR controller, Swipe App, teaching resources, hard case and RAM mount
  • Play, compose, and explore with a single push, swipe, tap, or eye blink
  • Colour-coded notation system Arrownotes guides learners of all abilities
  • Winner of Tech4Good Accessibility Award & Computer Music’s innovation award 2023
  • Comes with inclusive learning resources developed in partnership with BBC Ten Pieces
  • Provides a superb SEND music education platform alongside the Swipe App
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Introducing the Digit Music Perform pack for CMPSR MIDI controller

CMPSR (kom-poh-zah) is an award-winning, disability-friendly joystick controller paired with Swipe, the accessible music app (available on iOS, Android, and Web). Think of it like a piano, but simpler:

  1. 1. Connect the CMPSR joystick controller to the Swipe app.
  2. 2. Play, compose, and explore with a single push, swipe, tap, or eye blink.
  3. 3. Let Arrownotes, a colour-coded notation system, guide learners of all abilities through melodies, chords, and rhythm.

In partnership with BBC Ten Pieces, Digit Learning's inclusive resources align with trusted education standards, giving schools, and music services confidence in offering a product that supports universal access to music.

What’s in the pack?

  • 1x CMPSR Joystick Controller
  • 1x Swipe App
  • 1x Teaching resources
  • 1x MAX hardcase
  • 1x RAM mount with Tough Claw
  • 1 x USB-C cable
  • 1 x CPD session with an expert from Digit Music

No specialised training required

  • Ready-to-use lesson plans & activities - Access curriculum-mapped, video-led schemes of work covering a full school year (Whole Class Music Tech package only).
  • Simple setup - No specialist music training is required, perfect for any classroom or music environment.
  • Plug-and-play design - Start making music straight out of the box.
CMRSR SEND resources CMPSR primary resources CMPSR secondary resources

Comprehensive, ready-to-use curriculum & resources

  • Video-led sessions & digital tools - Easily scaled across multiple classes or schools.
  • Arrownotes notation - Colour-coded arrows remove traditional barriers to reading music.
  • High-quality instruments & backing tracks - Engaging for all learners, from beginners to advanced.

Find out more about Digit Music's education success stories here!

Accessible and tactile

By combining the CMPSR joystick, Swipe music app, and Arrownotes notation, you get:

  • Hands-on music-making for every student - Ideal for those with complex needs or physical/cognitive/sensory challenges.
  • Multi-sensory engagement - Joystick controls, touch/gesture inputs, and visual notation.
  • Proven inclusivity - Trusted by special education teachers, SENCOs, and music specialists across the UK.

Why Choose CMPSR, Swipe, and Arrownotes?

  • Truly inclusive - Designed for all learners from special education settings to mainstream classrooms.
  • Easy to implement - No specialist training required; minimal setup time.
  • High-quality music sessions - Curriculum-aligned, interactive, and evidence-based to boost creativity and confidence.
  • Flexible & scalable - Expand your music program seamlessly, from a single classroom to an entire education network.

CMPSR (kom-poh-zah)

  • Disability-friendly joystick for performance and composition.
  • Immediate accessibility for students with physical, cognitive, or sensory needs.
  • Award-winning design recognised by educators and industry experts.

Swipe

  • Accessible music app for iOS, Android, and Web.
  • Play via swipe, tap, or blink—no traditional instrument skills required and great for SEN learners.
  • Built-in instruments and beats for instant music creation.

Inclusive Education Resources Featuring Arrownotes

  • Colour-coded, arrow-based notation for effortless music reading and composing.
  • Ideal for mixed-ability classes and differentiated learning.
  • Seamless integration with CMPSR and Swipe for a fully inclusive package.

Award-winning, evidence-based, impact-focused

Tried, tested, and trusted in real classrooms, Digit Learning's products drive participation, confidence, and creativity. Digit's BBC Ten Pieces partnership further supports high-quality standards in inclusive music education, making it easier for teachers to adopt proven tools with peace of mind.

For Special Educational Needs: Music that meets every learner where they are

The joystick, app, and notation offer a multisensory approach that engages students with diverse needs and abilities. For those with limited mobility, the app's ability to detect and play notes based on directional eye movement seen through a phone or tablet camera!

For primary education: spark creativity with Whole-Class Music Tech Instrumental Teaching

Bring Key Stage 2 music lessons to life with hands-on technology designed for fun, exploration, and creativity, no musical background needed.

Whole Class Music Tech Instrumental Teaching package:

  • 30 CMPSR joystick controllers
  • 30 Swipe apps
  • Fully planned, PowerPoint-based, and video-driven lessons covering music curriculum outcomes in composition, performance and instrument skills through modern music genres like House, Garage, Pop and Drum & Bass.
  • No specialist training required.

For Music Services: scale your impact, expand your reach

From local music hubs to nationwide programs, CMPSR, Swipe, and Arrownotes help you deliver innovative, disability-friendly tools to more students and schools.

  • High-volume, wide-reaching provision - A teacher-led WCIT model that complements your existing approach.
  • Fully planned 10-week unit - Enables schools to run inclusive, hands-on sessions.
  • Meets ACE priorities - Cost-effective, designed to increase engagement across diverse settings.

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Explore tailored Swipe Packs for specific needs and settings:

  • Swipe Pack for Special Education
  • Swipe Pack for Primary WCIT (Whole-Class Instrumental Teaching)
  • Swipe Pack for Secondary Music Tech
  • No specialist training required, simply deliver high-quality, interactive sessions that are inclusive, fun, and cost-effective.

Suitable for:

  • Learners with MLD, SLD, PMD, Down’s Syndrome, cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, sensory impairments, autism, and more.
  • Ages 4+.

Applications:

  • Learning, playing, or creating music on PC, Mac, iOS, or Android.
  • Inclusive, multisensory music-making at home, on stage, or in the classroom.
  • Quick ways to get musically creative and tell stories through music.
  • Music education & digital work skills.
“What can I say but WOW!! We love CMPSR, it’s allowing students to fully access the curriculum for the very first time.”
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