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<< Click to Display Table of Contents >> What's New in Version 3The following new features and improvements are included in Notation Composer version 3.
Sound Enhancements
•Notation Software Synth - an internal sound synth using a General MIDI (GM) soundfont to guarantee sound on any machine. Composer allows you to select the GM soundfont you would like to use for your sounds. •Export as .WAV lets you export an audio version of your arrangements and compositions to share with others. •ASIO driver support, eliminates latency (delay) issues. Selecting the ASIO driver and the Notation Software Synth for playback and recording assures you of good sound and no latency for more accurate recording and transcription. •Sounds of original imported MIDI files supported, especially useful for devices that use specific extended bank voices. •Recovers "select" sound sets from original MIDI files created using device-specific banks and instrument patches. If you have a Yamaha (or other keyboard/synthesizer/library) that generates files with special sound sets, Notation Composer can now find and preserve those special sounds, even from older saved .not files, and put them back in so that your songs sound great when you play them, or when you export a MIDI (.mid) file to play on your keyboard or other device.
More Language Versions
•Now available in German and Spanish versions. •QuickStart Guides available for each language version. •German version uses German style notation. •A German version of the website is also in place to support German-speaking/reading customers. •A flexible upgrade path to switch the language variant of the software when upgrading your product.
New platforms supported
•Founded on the Wine HQ environment. The latest version is enhanced to provide the best experience on Apple MACs. See our MAC installation guide at www.notation.com/MAC.php •Linux' Ubuntu and openSUSE are now supported, also founded on the WineHQ environment. See our Ubuntu installation guide at www.notation.com/Ubuntu.php
Direct PDF Export
•Notation music sheets can be exported directly using our High Resolution PDF Export for crisp notation sheets.
Detection of Modern Keyboards
•Modern keyboards today have a certain structure through their USB interface. Version 3.0.2 and later detects those accurately.
Improved User Interface
•More stream-lined user interface for fast and effective work with the software •Better feedback for correcting musical problems with song files •Enhanced color scheme
Yamaha XF Chord Format Support
•Full implementation of Yamaha's XF format for chord names, both for importing from .mid files and exporting to .mid files.
Chord Name Enhancements
•Chord names are compared to the underlying notation and checked for validity. Chord names that are "suspect" are marked for easy correction using the Chord Name tools. •MusicXML export of chord names
MIDI Device Configuration Manager (DCM) Enhancements
•Improved interface for easier access and use •New folder structure for saving and restoring backup configuration files
MIDI Enhancements
•GraphOverNotes - better integration with Staff Setup
Quality and Security Initiative
•Many bugs corrected in Version 3 •Security enhancements to protect users who purchase a license •Easy installation procedure with "Readme" guides •Easy update process for free updates •Easy restoration later if a problem should occur requiring reinstallation of the software. •Improved service support with real-time logging and fault diagnosis for better customer service •Backup installation is saved in a zip folder for easy user storage and recovery.
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 support for future operating systems •ASIO integration for better visual and sound experience.
•Tutorial videos are available on the website to help you get going fast |
  
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