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Re: Notation Editor with MIDI


From: lasconic
Subject: Re: Notation Editor with MIDI
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:45:08 -0700 (PDT)

Thanks :) 
The lilypond export, although in beta, is a lot more solid than the import,
consider it alpha.
Lilypond syntax is very versatile, making it a powerful tool. But it's hard
to parse as well.



David Stocker wrote:
> 
> While MuseScore's ability to import *.ly files is a nice feature, the 
> greatest thing about its export of *.ly files is the ability to type a 
> score with keyboard and mouse, and then use LilyPond as the typesetter 
> on the exported *.ly file.
> 
> MuseScore is still in beta status. Although its feature set doesn't yet 
> rival Finale and Sibelius, a thorough walk through the menus and dialogs 
> reveals that the groundwork has been laid to make it every bit as 
> feature rich, and more. It's quite a bit buggier than even Finale (which 
> is saying something), but then again, it's still in beta status.
> 
> Their goal--to become the de-facto standard notation program for 
> learning institutions--is ambitious to be sure. It's not clear at this 
> point if it will ever mature into a professional grade engraving tool. 
> Nevertheless, I'm watching with interest...
> 
> David
> 

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