What's new in Notation Composer 4.0.3
May 31, 2022
- Support of Windows 11
- Mac PCs with improved font appearance
- Support of Chromebooks
- Improvements of the installation of Wine on non-Windows operating systems
- Handling when Ramsonware Protection of Windows Defender is used
- Step time recording enhancements
- Improvements in MIDI export
- Serviceability improvements
- The trial version of the Band-in-a-Box® plugin is available for additional 60 days for testing. In case you may have deactivated it in previous version.
- Bug fixes
New in Notation Composer 4.0.2 (Mar 3, 2021)
- Improved transcription
- Pitch-to-command enhancement for Playlist
- Serviceability improvements
- Bug fixes
New in Notation Composer 3.1.3 / 3.1.2 (Jul 22, 2019)
- Update of external software libraries. Performance improvements
- Updated ASIO contract with Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
- Bug fixes
New in Notation Composer 3.1.1 (Mar 18, 2018)
- MusicXML Import:
- The update 3.1.1 is just one single change for MusicXML import
- (in rare cases MusicXML files could not be opened)
New in Notation Composer 3.1.0 (Feb 27, 2018)
- MusicXML Import, Export:
- Import of MusicXML files in the formats .mxl, .musicxml, .xml
- Export of MusicXML files in the formats .mxl, .musicxml, .xml
- Export of more notation characteristics compared to former versions
- Support of the Band-in-a-Box® Plugin:
- With the Band-in-a-Box® plugin notation composer can auto-generate accompaniments in 150 and more music styles. The Band-in-a-Box® plugin can be ordered separately and fully integrates into notation composer. For more on the Band-in-the-Box® plugin please see here.
- Use of Band-in-a-Box® arrangements. not-files which are generated with the Band-in-a-Box® feature of notation composer can be used similar to all other .not files.
- Compressed Audio Export:
- Three audio compression options are available with notation composer mp3, ogg, flac
- Sound:
- Soundfont files in the sf3 format can be loaded in notation composer
- A high sound quality soundfont is part of the installation package of notation composer.
- Translation of Online Manuals:
- The online manuals can be real-time translated into a favorite language using a translation service. Easy to be configured by the software.
- Chord Enhancements:
- More chords
- Chord name methodology for MIDI import, export
- Chord name methodology for Band-in-a-Box®, MusicXML import, export
- Quality- and Service Improvements:
- Service enhancements
- Bug fixes, update of external libraries
- Miscellaneous:
- Optionally enable Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth on Windows
- Open/close multiple files
New in Notation Composer 3.0.3 (Jan 14, 2016)
- Windows 10 Support
- Language Variants in English, Spanish, German
- Notation Software Synth:
- The new integrated Notation Software Synth replaces the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth as the standard synthesizer and offers a better standard sound with the standard soundfont package.
- Detection of Modern Keyboards:
- Modern keyboards today have a certain structure through their USB interface. Version 3 detects those accurately.
- Soundfonts:
- Flexible loading of soundfonts in sf2-format
- Export of WAV Files:
- Songs can be exported in Wave files (WAV format). The sound is used from the loaded soundfont.
- High Resolution PDF Export:
- Notation creates a high resolution PDF export of music sheets which can be exported directly using the Notation Software scheme for saving into a defined PDF folder.
- Integrated Asio Driver from Steinberg Media Technologies:
- With the integrated ASIO driver Notation Software offers tremendous realtime capabilities.
- ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
- Yamaha XF Chord Format:
- Full implementation of Yamaha's XF format for chords. Chords can be edited in the software and then fully exported into MIDI files to be used on Yamaha (or compatible) keyboards.
- Chords:
- Chord chart enhancements
- Configurable Chord Name Verification
- MusicXML export for chords
- Improved User Interface:
- New Frontpage
- Installation Enhancements:
- Easy process for free updates
- Improved guidance for users when installing the products
- Improvements in the installation software for a faster and robust installation
- Backup saved in zip folder
- Miscellaneous:
- GraphOverNotes - Enhancements for better integration with staff setup
- MIDI Thru with help guidance
- Technology:
- Enhanced User Interface libraries from Microsoft, Inc., Ultimate Grid and FOSS Software, Inc
- New user friendly grids using the modern grid technology of Ultimate Grid
- Version 3 has been developed with Microsoft's modern development environment to provide long term support for future operating systems
New in Notation Composer 3.0.1 (Oct 9, 2014)
- Sound Enhancements, Advanced Sound Tool for Keyboarders:
- Sounds of original imported MIDI files supported
- Sounds of existing saved .not and .mid files from previous versions adjusted to the sounds of the original MIDI file. This feature makes use of the original sounds automatically whilst addressing the changed sounds. When a MIDI file is exported, the best possible sound either the original or the current sound is used.
- Support of MIDI SysEx Events
- MIDI file exports for GM, GM2, GS and XG formats
- Advanced sound configuration tool for keyboarders
- Improved User Interface:
- Improved User Interface for fast and effective work
- New user friendly grids using the modern grid technology of Ultimate Grid
- Enhanced information "Help" displays for more effective use, improvement of implausible configurations and more...
- Automatic mode selection (Add/Select Mode switching) based on available features set
- Enhanced Color Scheme
- Yamaha XF Chord Format and Chord Validation:
- Full implementation of Yamaha's XF format for chords. Chords can be edited in the software and then fully exported into MIDI files to be used on Yamaha (or compatible) keyboards.
- The inserted chords will be checked for validity and in case an implausible chord name is detected, the chords are marked accordingly. This feature works with the chord toolbox for consistent use of chord names, and to assure that the chords meet the XF specification when exported into a MIDI file.
- MIDI Device Configuration Manager (DCM) Enhancements:
- Improved DCM interface for easier and more effective use
- New folder structure for saving and restoring of backup configuration files
- Quality and Security Initiative:
- QuickStartGuide to immediately get started
- Free user-friendly Support Desk
- Security enhancements to support license structure and to protect users who purchased a license.
- Installation procedure supported with 'Readme' guidelines
- Easy backup of the installation files for quick restoration in case of a PC problem
- Real time logging of issues for better fault diagnosis for the Notation Software Service staff, which results in better customer service.
- Many software bugs were corrected in version 3
- Technology:
- Enhanced User Interface libraries from Microsoft, Inc. and FOSS Software, Inc.
- New user friendly grids using the modern grid technology of Ultimate Grid
- Version 3 has been developed with Microsoft's modern development environment to provide long term support for future operating systems.
- German Language Variant:
- Language variants for user interfaces in English and German
- German style of notation
- German webpages to support German speaking customers
- Flexible upgrade path to switch language variants when upgrading a version
New in Notation Composer 2.1 (May 15, 2007)
- New up-to-date "look" and notation symbols palettes. New Song Wizard shows score dynamically evolving as you select options.
- Improved integration of parts with conductor's score.
- New playlist (juke box). MusicXML export of score to other programs.