A review of Rock Paper Pencil, a screen protector and pencil tip combo for the iPad that improves writing ability and reduces glare, making the device feel more like interacting with paper.
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Music notation software and macOS Tahoe [updated]
A summary of desktop notation software compatibility with macOS Tahoe (macOS 26): How Sibelius, Dorico, MuseScore Studio, and Notion are faring on Apple’s latest operating system and hardware.
Notation Express Keypad for Dorico and Sibelius on Stream Deck Mobile Pro
Notation Express Keypad is a series of familiar numeric keypad layouts running on Stream Deck Mobile Pro, to make controlling Dorico and Sibelius from your phone quick and fun.
Music notation software and macOS Sequoia [updated]
A summary of desktop notation software compatibility with macOS Sequoia (macOS 15): How Sibelius, Finale, Dorico, MuseScore Studio, and Notion are faring on Apple’s latest operating system and hardware.
Stream Deck Mobile now connects via USB
The Stream Deck Mobile app has been updated so that it can connect directly to the computer via USB, instead of relying on WiFi.
View transcripts of Scoring Notes podcasts (and other shows) in Apple Podcasts
Apple’s transcript feature in its Podcasts app on iOS, iPadOS, and Mac makes it easy to view and follow along with a transcript of your favorite podcast.
Notion Mobile 3.3.1 released
Notion Mobile, the cross-platform music composition application from PreSonus, has recently been updated to version 3.3 with many new enhancements and fixes.
Dorico 5.1: Filling the gaps
The scope and scale of the improvements in the Dorico 5.1 update runs the gamut, with substantial new features in notation, engraving, productivity, organization, and playback, including the new Iconica Sketch library.
Sibelius 2023.11: Sonoma support, more system object positions, better Keypad
Sibelius 2023.11 adds many more system object positions for items like tempo marks and large time signatures, refreshes the Keypad, brings the automatic chord symbol completion feature to mobile, and adds official Sonoma support, among other improvements.
StaffPad “captures” the imagination — and your piano performance
StaffPad’s autumn 2023 update brings Piano Capture, designed to transcribe the audio directly from piano performances, and create music notation in near real-time. MIDI Capture, full video support, auto-harmonization are also included in this major update.