The MangoDrum application was developed to be a very simple to use percussion composer program for Windows which uses an easy to understand grid format for displaying the rhythm patterns. These compositions can then be played or saved as a PDF file.
Each composition can consist of a range of instruments with options to only listen to the selected instrument or the whole band. The balance and volume of each instrument can be changed to fine tune the sound of your 'band' with instruments being easily created or downloaded from our web site.
A playlist is used to bring together all the sections in your composition to create your final piece.
Here are some key features of "MangoDrum":
Live Editing:
· mangodrum allows the user to play their composition at the same time as they are editing it which means that you hear changes to your composition as soon as you make them.
Change the volume and balance of each instrument:
· The volume and balance of the different instruments can be altered to mirror the layout of your band.
Choose a time signature and the speed for your composition:
· The speed or tempo of your composition can be changed while your composition is being played.
Create your own instruments:
· Add to the instruments supplied with mangodrum by creating your own for a series of sound files for the individual notes or sounds.
Save your composition grid as a PDF file for sharing with others:
· Once you have created your composition it is possible to create a PDF file for sharing with others.
Create a 'Playlist' which brings all the sections of your composition together:
· mangodrum allows the composer to create a series of sections. The 'Playlist' feature brings these sections together to create the complete piece.
Metronome for practice:
· If you use mangodrum to help with practicing a piece then a metronome can be switched on or off. This can even be used while recording a piece to an MP3 file.
Limitations:
· The trial version of mangodrum will run for 30 days and some features such as printing and saving are disabled.
· Nag screen
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· Now possible to Undo and Redo changes.
· Added 'Library' feature.
· Now possible to update to the latest version from the 'Help' menu.
· Unlimited number of instruments. Maximum of 30 per composition.
· Instrument sets.
· Option to mute instruments for the currebt section or the whole composition.
· Added option to draw repeated notes.
· Landscape or portrait PDFs.