capella

capella is an advanced piece of software that provides you with a comprehensive, yet versatile environment for creating complete scores. The program addresses professionals and amateurs alike, the latter benefiting from a detailed lesson on how to compose their first score sheet, even if they did not use music notation software beforehand.

The app comes with a clean and modern interface that you are going to get used to very fast, particularly if you take a few moments to read the short introduction on how to get started. The working area consists of quick access to the pages you make, an editor and a working space where you make the magic happen.

The working area is where you add the notes, an operation that you can choose between five different methods. If you are working with a MIDI instrument, then you can add your notes via a dedicated MIDI keyboard in real time. Alternatively, you can employ the PC's keyboard to type the value, octaves and others just as easily.

In case you already have a score note you are working on, then the app allows you to import it, as the app is compatible with files exported from apps like Sibelius and Finale. The other two options include placing the notes on the staff with the mouse or using the MousePiano.

When you first launch the app, you are prompted to choose your sound configuration. In case you are just getting started with this, then you can take the recommendation and opt for Soundfront, as this is a sure way to avoid depending on average MIDI sounds that specific to sound cards or avert overpaying for sound libraries.

Thanks to the unique tune technology, you have full control over the tonal palette of your composition. To put it simply, you can experiment with numerous effects, starting with Waltz rhythms and Vienna orchestra to trill and dynamic gradations during the playback.

Regardless of whether you are an attuned professional who is looking for something easy to use that does not distract the imagination or perhaps, you are just getting started with music composition, capella might be worth a try.