When we prepare an RMS Coach treatment, we are 100% faithful to the piano/vocal score. You will have the piano accompaniments as well as every vocal line for the entire show, including all songs, interludes, overtures, play-offs, etc. This means that RMS Coach is not just useful for the leads to practice the main songs, but also for the 2nd tenor in that close harmony section of the Reprise, for drilling the choreography during the Bows, or for timing the complicated blocking and scenery handling between Scenes 8 & 9.
You can try it out for free. After you've determined it will work for your needs, you pay a flat fee of $300 for the duration of your license. Remember - this fee entitles you and everyone else involved with your production to use RMS Coach on as many computers as you want.
You can use RMS Coach up until the last performance date of your run. The total time depends on when you first unlock it. Provided you have a valid performance license with Rodgers and Hammerstein or MTI, you could probably use RMS Coach as long as you would ever need it: 4 weeks, two months, a year... it's up to you.
For MTI shows, contact your show licensing agent to acquire RehearScore.
For R&H shows, the process to acquire AccompanEase is all done online:
If you haven't done so already, start by downloading the Free Trial Version. Once you have the program installed, you'll need to purchase an unlock code to gain full access to the show. See "How do I unlock AccompanEase". If you need assistance, just give us a call at 212/620-0774.
For pricing information please click here.
This applies to the R&H licensed version of RMS Coach, AccompanEase.
When you're ready to move forward with a full rental, you need to purchase an unlock code. AccompanEase itself will walk you through the steps. But here's the gist of it:
The process should take less than a business day, often less than an hour.
While we would certainly like to make our programs available for iPads and other mobile devices, there are issues surrounding licensing agreements, with both the musical licensing houses and Apple, which make development of such resources difficult at this time. Unlike some other companies you may encounter, we are proud to say that we are extremely careful to adhere to both the letter and spirit of copyright laws, and our programs are all fully licensed and approved of by all the organizations we partner with. Hopefully we will be able to make RMS Coach available as a mobile app at some point in the future.
This applies to the R&H licensed version of RMS Coach, AccompanEase.
The easiest way for your production team to get AccompanEase is to download it from this web site. All you need to do to distribute it is email them the link (www.accompanease.com), along with the unlock instructions.
As for unlocking, when you first purchase your unlock code, you provide a few pieces of registration information (i.e. your name, your show, etc.). For reference, we will email this information back to you along with your unlock code. As long as everyone in your production enters the same original information you provided, everyone will be able to unlock AccompanEase. Your cast will not need to perform steps 3-6 above. The same code will work for either Mac or Windows systems.
Copying and pasting is a basic and helpful piece of computer knowledge to have! Please click the links below to see a few tutorials:
This applies to the R&H licensed version of RMS Coach, AccompanEase.
Sorry. Each production is treated separately. A subsequent run of the same title will need a new unlock code.
RMS Coach will run on Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 computers equipped with a MIDI-capable soundcard. It will run on Macintosh computers running OS X 10.3.9 and later, including OS Lion. For either platform, you should have a minimum of 512 megabytes of internal RAM. More is better.
AccompanEase is a very simple program to install and operate, and we feel confident you'll be up and running with ease. That said, we want to make sure you have the best possible experience. You can call us at 212/620-0774 whenever you have an issue or question. We will also continue to update this site with frequently asked technical questions, as well as articles to help you make the most of this amazing resource.
We pride ourselves on our meticulous, methodical process - and, without wanting to seem too cocky, we feel pretty good about the work accurately reflecting the books. Nevertheless, mistakes can and do happen. If you bring them to our attention, we'll make any necessary corrections and get you an update.
This applies to the R&H licensed version of RMS Coach, AccompanEase.
Due to the nature of the product, we unfortunately cannot offer any refunds after an unlock code has been purchased. Before going forward with the unlock process, please be sure to test AccompanEase throroughly and make sure it works for your needs.
RMS Coach is designed as a rehearsal tool and is not authorized for performance use. If you are interested in a performance resource, please CLICK HERE to check out our great orchestra enhancement instrument, InstrumentalEase.
At this time, we do not offer the ability to export or burn the RMS Coach music to an audio CD. You may, however, burn the installation package to a data CD as an alternative way to distribute the program to your cast. The program does require a computer to run at all times.
Most of the time, your Windows audio controls will be properly set by default. But it's possible something can get off for one reason or another. Try the following:
You should now hear sounds.
Some Windows machines are missing a certain file called vcredist_x86. This file must then be installed manually by locating, and then double clicking it. Following this installation, RMS Coach must be re-installed.
To install this file, double click it, follow through any necessary steps, and then reinstall RMS Coach.
Maybe. Compared with standard laptops, netbooks may use cheaper components or may offer fewer features. A netbook may have a smaller screen (with no way to increase screen resolution), less than 512 MB RAM, or a sound card which lacks MIDI capability. All of these limitations will affect how AccompanEase runs on the computer.
If you or your organization use netbooks, we strongly recommend downloading the trial version of RMS Coach to test it out before purchasing the full version.
Make sure that you are double-clicking on the RMS Coach program icon, and not running the installer again. If you are asked to go through multiple steps to access the program, you are running the installer. Take careful note of the icon you are clicking on and make sure it is the application icon, not the installer.
RMS Coach will only work from the account you install it on. To use it on a different account, you'll need to log into that account and reinstall the program.
Usually the problem is one of two things:
If you are still having trouble after following the points above, please call us at 212/620-0774 for more troubleshooting.
If you're viewing this website using Internet Explorer, there may be a setting you will need to adjust in Internet Explorer to make the download link work correctly.
This setting only needs to be adjusted for Internet Explorer; if you view this website using Firefox (or some other browser), the download links should look and function correctly.
No. The unlock code you receive when you purchase the program will work for both the Mac and Windows versions of RMS Coach.
We use Google Wallet as our credit card processor because you have the ability to pay securely—no one at RMS ever sees your credit card details. However, because of this, we have no access to information about issues which may have caused your card to be declined. The following links may be of assistance:
For all intents and purposes they are the same product. RMS Coach is our in-house name for the product, but when it is licensed for Rodgers & Hammerstein shows it is known as AccompanEase®, and for Music Theater International shows it is known as RehearScore®.
Unfortunately we do not. Payment can be made by check or credit card (using Google Checkout).
Yes--you will need to create a separate user account on the computer for each show you wish to install. The program will operate from that account only.