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Sampling music writing software

Started this discussion. Last reply by michael diemer Aug 29. 8 Replies 0 Likes

I have Finale 97, but it's long been buried in storage along with the computer I was using it on. I attempted to compose an opera on it, but I gave up about 50 bars in when I wanted to add an…Continue

Intellectual property attorneys with opera experience?

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I am working on an opera based on a copyrighted sources. The owner of the copyright is Marvel Comics. I have written four times for permission to use their content but have not gotten a response. …Continue

Specific goal in tricky time signature

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen Lines Nov 10, 2018. 19 Replies 0 Likes

I'm a mostly self-taught composer working on an opera that sets a prose text. The time signatures change wildly to reflect speech rhythms. I am writing it for now in piano/vocal with lots of…Continue

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michael diemer replied to Scott Andrew Hutchins's discussion Sampling music writing software

""Notion" is an excellent product that is very reasonably priced. I've been using it for years and find it very intuitive. The sounds are also decent (although I use a DAW, Cakewalk By Bandlab, for sound versions of my works)."

Aug 29

Erin Bloke replied to Scott Andrew Hutchins's discussion Sampling music writing software

"I've recently discovered Forte Notation (https://www.fortenotation.com/en/). While I haven't had a chance to try it yet, it may be an option for you. "

Aug 29

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What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?: Small Ensemble, Other

What is your favorite genre or style of music?: minimalism

Is music your main income source?: No - Not at all.

Where do you live?: New York

About Me (Must include at least one paragraph of biographical information about you as a composer) - blank or minimal answers on this line will cause your request to be rejected. Include a link to your website if you have one.: I have been working on an opera for about nine years. I have written a few shorter pieces, including settings of Shakespeare songs. I am primarily self-taught, although I have had some college music theory and history courses while majoring in film.