
For example “NoteWorthy Composer”, “Music Masterworks” & “Play Music” have a broader range of features such as playing your score back using other instruments, and singing (or playing) into a microphone while the program records the notes then transcribes them into notation. There are also many standalone music programs at or under $49 that a musically inclined person might be better off using. Integrating graphics into Word makes for big files, large email attachments, and an interface that takes up more space on an already bloated Word work window. What I find uncomfortable about this program is the fact that it does integrate into Word. Then with Microsoft offering a variety of free music templates available at the Office site, $20 would be about right. At that time it was selling for $99, however, even at this reduced price I think the program is still a bit pricey for being not much more than a character set add-in. The program underwent a price reduction since it was offered here in 2009. When comparing this program with the rest of the DG Software product line it’s about as close to being redundant as it gets. Thanks, GOTD and DG Software.įree Clef - CNET User Rating 3/5 Save | Cancel A definite two-thumbs-up for today's giveaway. Summary: - As a classically-trained pianist, this program will be a wonderful resource for me, as I compose/transpose and create musical documents for friends and family. * Program use not intuitive, without reading Help File. * Main Screen may be a bit cluttered/confusing for novices. * $49.95 price is reasonable, considering wealth of available options. * Additional edit tools at bottom of program main screen for: symbols, design * Edit settings for: Staff symbols, select design, items. * Composition Settings for: section, part, voice, measure, increase page count, decrease page count, properties, statistics. * Format Settings for: Symbols, layouts, breaks. * Tools settings for: Play, Record, Go to Beginning, Go to End, Repeat, Zoom In, Zoom Out, Actual Scale. * Adjustable settings for: General Playback, Devices, Music, RecordPlay. * GUI language support for: English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Ukranian, Polish, Spanish. * Extensive Help File (including tech-support info.) within program. * Smooth download, installation, activation on Vista x32 OS.
