Every two metronome beats the program compares the current state of the screen keyboard, if it has not changed from the last time it was checked, then it is added to the chord table.

To do direct input, follow these steps:

1)  Select the midi IN device.  See Selecting the Midi IN Device.

                        record button

2)  Start the device by clicking on the record button once.

                        record button

3) Click on the Direct Input button.  The button changes color to indicate direct input is active.

                                     inactive                             active

4)  Place your fingers on the piano (midi instrument) in the desired position and wait until you see the chord added to the chord table.  Then lift your hand from the keyboard, or at least change one note.

To stop direct input, click on the button again.

You can adjust the real time interval this process takes place by changing the tempo.