NoteWorthy Composer is a software music composition and notation processor for Windows. It allows you to create, record, edit, print, and play back your own musical scores. Features include:
*** Create Your Own Songs
Write your own songs, or transcribe existing songs, using the notation editor. The editor allows you to create notation in a manner similar to writing a document in a word processor. Add parts (staves), notes, text, lyrics, and symbols directly from the editor. A note palette is available for visually setting most note attributes, with optional keyboard shortcuts for note entry using only the computer keyboard. An Undo/Redo feature allows you to reverse up to 100 of your most recent changes.
*** Listen to Your Song
Songs can be played back via your computer's sound card, or to external MIDI setups. Notes are highlighted as they are played, so you can follow along while the computer plays back your creation.
*** Record Your Performance
You can use an external MIDI keyboard for real-time and step-time entry of your music. Use the record button to record a new performance while the current song in played, and then polish it in the notation editor. For step-time input, you can interactively input your notes remotely from a MIDI keyboard while editing a score.
*** Printing
Print your whole score for a conductor's view, or just the parts that you select. You can specify the notation size for fitting various arrangements on the page. Arrangements can be previewed prior to printing.
*** Supports Standard MIDI File Format
Use the interactive Import Wizard to load an existing performance that is contained in a standard MIDI file (*.mid). The performance will automatically be converted to notation, which you can then listen to, edit, rearrange, and polish. The Export facility allows you to create standard MIDI files, which can be shared with others who do not have access to NoteWorthy Composer or NoteWorthy Player.
*** Transpose Parts into Other Keys
A transpose feature can be used to transpose parts from one key to another. Notes and key signatures are automatically updated to the new key. Support is included for instruments that are not tuned to concert C (A440) tuning via a second, audio only transpose mechanism.
** New Features
- Grace notes
- Split stem chord on same note
- User selectable text fonts
- High performance native 32-bit playback on Windows 95
- Toolbar Customization
- Automatic save/recovery mechanism in the editor
- Lyric placement can be aligned to top or bottom of a staff
- Print preview directly from Page Setup
- Zoom in or out in Print Preview
- Standardized print mechanism
** Registration:
Registration is still priced at $39. See online help and associated order form for details on how to order and the terms for ordering.
** Operating System Requirements:
16-bit: Windows 3.1
32-bit: Windows 95/Windows NT 4.0
** Minimum Hardware Requirements:
For Windows 3.1: 80386 CPU, VGA monitor, mouse, and 4 Meg of free RAM
For Windows 95: Mouse and 8 Meg of RAM
For Windows NT: Mouse and 24 Meg of RAM
** Hardware Recommendations:
A sound card or MIDI port; A Windows Supported Printer;
** Upgrade Information for Owners of Previous Versions:
Files created or saved in this new release are not backward compatible with earlier versions of NoteWorthy Composer. If you save a file in version 1.5, you will not be able to open it in earlier editions of the program.
** Installation Instructions:
NoteWorthy Composer is installed using a self-extracting, self-installing program. You should simply run the program to perform the installation.
Once the installation begins, just answer the questions in the setup interview. After the install is complete, an on-line context sensitive help file can guide you the rest of the way.
** Getting Support/Providing Feedback:
You can find us on the web by starting at the following URL:
http://www.ntworthy.com
You can reach NoteWorthy ArtWare by e-mail at:
support@ntworthy.com
Alternately, if you do not have access to us via on-line methods, you may write to:
NoteWorthy ArtWare, Inc.
209 South Fuquay Ave, Suite 120
PO Box 995
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526-0995
USA
Note to registered users: For best service, be sure to indicate that you are a registered user on any correspondence with NoteWorthy ArtWare. Response time for e-mail queries from registered users will typically be within 48 hours.
If you purchased the product from an authorized dealer, you should consider them as your primary support channel.
