Klarinet Archive - Posting 000567.txt from 1997/10

From: Sean Crocker <crox19@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: MIDI (again)
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 23:53:56 -0400

At 07:09 PM 10/9/97 -0400, you wrote:
>At 08:55 AM 10/9/97 -0400, you wrote:
>>Since a program does not exist in which I can filter out one part in an
>>orchestra, is/are there program(s) in which I could just record myself and
>>see the notes that I have played? And then be able to change them and make
>>them sound different?
>>
>>Ryan Lowe
>
>Practically any general sequencer program will do this, some from a mic
>connected to your sound card, some only from a MIDI synthesizer or
>keyboard. Some specific titles which, according to the descriptions I've
>read, will do this are Hohner Sound Score, Voyetra MusicWrite (input from
>keyboard or external MIDI synth), Music@-----. Also any
>scoring program (more expensive) will have a provision for MIDI recording
>(although many of them only read the performance from a MIDI device).
>Examples: Coda Finale, Voyetra MusicWrite, Wildcat Autoscore, Encore,
>Opcode Overture, and MusicWare Nightingale. There are others, but it will
>probably come down to price, the platform you want to work from, and what
>you can actually see demonstrated (I wouldn't buy any of this software
>without seeing it in action first - it tends to be a little pricey to
>experiment with very much). There has been discussion here about notation
>(scoring) programs (you could search the archives). I don't remember any
>recently about straight sequencers, and I don't use one regularly enough to
>make an intelligent recommendation.
>
>Karl
>
>
Actually that is not accurate. Yes, any sequencer should be able to
convert MIDI data into a score, but not audio data, from an instrument.
There _IS_ a program that can do it... I think it also has needs a piece of
hardware, and it is pricey (roughly $1200, I think.) If money is no
object, go for it. However, for us mere mortals, I would recommend a
pencil, some manuscript paper, and a free weekend. (and some asprin!) Good
luck!

Sean Crocker