Music Bytes - Tips For Saving On Professional Software For
Musicians, Part I
If you are outraged by the prices software giants demand for
their tools, it's time to check out shareware. Small independent
developers often provide similar solutions that cost three to
five times less AND you get to try them before paying.
John's First Pick - MIDI Maestro
MIDI Maestro is music software designed for use by amateur and
professional music directors, conductors, and soloists in live
musical theater and similar musical accompaniment situations.
Dynamic, intuitive performance control and powerful sequencing
and editing capabilities combine to make MIDI Maestro the only
music software you will need for your production.
These are the views and the layout used most often during a live
performance. It's always easy to see what's coming up: tempos,
cues, instrument changes, etc. The current position indicator
remains in the center of the display. Tracks may be color-coded.
Most views may be zoomed both horizontally and vertically. You
may choose to open and work with individual files, or "sets" of
songs as used for a performance. The current beat number is
always prominently displayed. The current measure number is also
emphasized. A "bouncing ball" metronome may be used to assist
you with conducting in slow or tempo-dynamic passages. A "tempo
ratio" control allows you to make real-time adjustments to the
tempo during performance. All commands critical during a
performance may be mapped to your MIDI keyboard. Cues are
color-coded and easy to read. Cue icons remain visible at all
times in most views, even as views are scrolled or resized. The
staff view organizes music into standard notation. Printing is
also supported. There're also lead-sheet, karaoke, piano roll,
event list, and controller views.
MIDI Maestro may also be used as a virtual "Karaoke machine"
complete with bouncing ball or highlighted text. Waveform audio
clips may be combined with your MIDI tracks. MIDI Maestro also
includes some very powerful waveform audio editing and
visualization features. Other features include high-quality
MIDI/Audio synchronization and support for VSTi software
synthesizers.
Additional Information:
http://www.deprice.com/midimaestromm4.htm