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Software (software.shtml) | Updated: 15-Aug-2008 - 16:02
This is the page for software for the Mac. I've been using Macs since 1986-7 (Mac II and Aldus Pagermaker). All my books are created using Sibelius, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
"The box said Windows 95 or better. So I got a Mac!"
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Music Notation
Each of these programs have a full featured version and lite versions.
- Sibelius (Mac/Win) - ( www.sibelius.com )
Great notation program. Learing curve is zero.
This is the software that I use for all my books, scores and charts.
Sibelius Professional Edition Sibelius Music Notation Software. Software. CD-ROM only. Size 14x9.25 inches. Published by Sibelius. (631221)
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Sibelius G7 - Kontakt Edition The Fastest, Easiest Way to Create, Playback and Post Tab. Software. CD-ROM only. Size 7x10 inches. Published by Sibelius. (631243)
See more info... - Finale (Mac/Win) - ( www.codamusic.com ) I have used Finale in the past but have not upgrade nd I'm waiting for he version that runs on MacOS X (FInale 12004)
Coda Finale Allegro Mac or pc notation software.
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Coda Finale Mac or pc notation software. Professional quality notation.
See more info... - Overture (geniesoft.com)
I haven't used this program. Runs in PC and Mac, including MacOS X. - Notion (www.notionmusic.com)
Have a demo and will be trying this out.
Sibelius
Sibelius Software
The Old Toy Factory
20-23 City North
Fonthill Road
London N4 3HF
Sibelius Australia
2/52 Weaver Street
Edwardstown SA 5039
Sibelius Sales
1407 Oakland Blvd, Suite 103
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-280-6600
Toll Free: 888-4-SIBELIUS toll-free
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For all my music notation needs.
Sibelius is the world market leader in software for writing, teaching and publishing music. It specializes in creating and distributing innovative, high-quality software that is easy to use. With products for composition, coursework, testing, reference, playback, publishing, authoring and e-commerce, Sibelius covers every aspect of music.
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Musitek Corporation
410 Bryant Cir.
Suite K
Ojai, CA 93023
Toll Free: 800-676-8055
Tel: 805-646-8051
Fax: 805-646-8099
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(from their site) - Musitek Corporation develops and publishes music scanning and notation software. The company was founded in May 1991 by Christopher Newell of Ojai, California. A two-year research effort lead to the development and release in August of 1993 of the world's first commercially available music-scanning software, MIDISCAN for Windows. In 1995, Musitek focused on integrating its music-scanning technology with computer-based music scoring, engraving and MIDI sequencing. This effort lead to the release of SmartScore (for Windows and Macintosh) in 1996. Where MIDISCAN was essentially "Scan-and-Play", SmartScore has evolved to become an indispensable input, editing and scorewriting tool for musicians, transcibers, music educators and music ministers around the world.
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Ear Training
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Red Sweater Software was founded in 2000 by Daniel Jalkut, who worked as a System Software Engineer at Apple before venturing out on his own in 2002.
(Mac) Clarion is a simple tool for practicing
the recognition of musical intervals. Geared toward
delivering the maximum product in the minimum of space
and complexiy, Clarion offers a number of preferences
which should allow you to focus in on the exact
interval ear training practice you require.
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Online Ear Training
- Good Ear ( www.good-ear.com )
The Online, Free Ear Training on the Net. This is the site I use for online ear training. Simple and various levels to test one self.
- Earplane ( www.earplane.com )
A free, multilingual Online Eartraining site.
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Roni Music is a software company with an emphasis on powerful music software.
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Transcribe!
The Transcribe! application is an assistant for people who sometimes want to work out a piece of music from a recording, in order to write it out, or play it themselves, or both.
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Play-a-long
PG Music Inc.
PG Music Inc.
29 Cadillac Ave.
Victoria, B.C.
Canada V8Z 1T3
Tel: 250-475-2874
Fax: 250-475-2937
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PG Music is a leading developer of computer software for composing, arranging, performing, recording, and editing music for the professional musician, student and hobbyist alike. Our company is committed to providing new and innovative computer programs that create great sounding music as well as teach by doing.
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Recording
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Released with much fanfare in January of 1984, the Macintosh was the first affordable computer to include a Graphical User Interface. It was built around the new Motorola 68000 chip, which was significantly faster than previous processors, running at 8 MHz. The Mac came in a small beige case with a black and white monitor built in. It came with a keyboard and mouse, and had a floppy drive that took 400k 3.5" disks--the first personal computer to do so. It originally sold for $2,495.
Text courtesy www.apple-history.com
Everything done on a Macintosh computers.
Site is even hosted on mac by
MacHighway.
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Audacity, not only is it easy to use, but it's free.
(Mac & Cross-platform) The Free, Cross-Platform Sound
Editor
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and
editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows,
GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
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MicroTrack II, a handheld 24/96 digital audio recorder
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The redesigned MicroTrack II brings even more professional features to the original high-fidelity mobile digital recorder that’s been embraced by audio and film professionals worldwide. With an extended input gain range, analog input limiter, 48V phantom power, faster file transfer rate, seamless recording of files beyond 2GB in size and other enhancements, MicroTrack II delivers the highest quality mobile recording experience available today. Simply record WAV (BWF) and MP3 files to CompactFlash or Microdrives through balanced line inputs or built-in microphone preamps—then drag and drop recordings to your computer via high-speed USB 2.0 for immediate editing or Web posting. MicroTrack II is perfect for a wide variety of applications including field recording, capturing live shows, songwriting, education and more.
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(from their site) M-Audio, a business unit of Avid Technology, Inc, is a leading provider of creative tools for computer-centric musicians and audio professionals. Founded in 1988, the Company now has independent offices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Japan. M-Audio is the driving force in the industry empowering musicians to create, perform and record with complete mobile hardware/software solutions that have forever changed when, where and how music is made.
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PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.
7257 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: 225-216-7887
Toll Free: 800-750-0323
Fax: 225-926-8347
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(from their site) Founded in 1995, PreSonus Audio Electronics has become known for delivering professional quality audio products at affordable prices to audio professionals, musicians and hobbyists around the world. The PreSonus staff in the sales, engineering, and customer service departments all have years of experience in professional audio as musicians and sound engineers which brings passion for music-making to every facet of the company. PreSonus’ founder and President Jim Odom is credited with two RIAA Certified Gold Records, one Certified Platinum Record along with two Ampex Golden Reel Awards as a musician/producer/engineer.
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ProTools
Digidesign, a division of Avid Technology, Inc.
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94014-3886
Phone: 650.731.6300*
8:30am – 5:00pm PST
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- The Ultimate Mac OS X Audio Resource ( osxaudio.com )
- Sound Studio ( www.felttip.com/products/soundstudio )
(Mac) Audio Recording, Editing, and Effects. Sound Studio is a Mac OS X application (also for Mac OS 9.0.4-9.2.2) which allows you to get into digital audio with your Mac. Digitize your collection of vinyl records and tapes, do live recording of performances, digitally edit and apply effects to the audio, and save it in several file formats in Sound Studio.
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Books on Recording
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| Pro Tools For Dummies All-In-One Desk Reference. By Jeff Strong. For All Instruments. reference. Dummies. All Styles. Level: Beginning. Book. Size 7.25x9.25. 696 pages. Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. (0764557149) | 
| Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools - Second Edition By David Franz. Berklee Press. Book only. Size 7x10 inches. 282 pages. Published by Berklee Press. (50449526) |
| Power Tools for Synthesizer Programming The Ultimate Reference for Sound Design. Book (not sheet music). CD-ROM only. Size 7.3x9.25 inches. 200 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (331137) | 
| Digital Home Recording - Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition Tips, Techniques and Tools for Home Studio Production. Book (not sheet music). Size 7.38x11 inches. 248 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (330984) |
| ProTools DVD. Artistpro. DVD (Digital Video Disk). Size 5.25x7.25 inches. Published by Artistpro. (331032) | 
| The Complete Pro Tools Handbook Book (not sheet music). CD-ROM only. Size 8.38x10.88 inches. 518 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (331012) |
| The Complete Pro Tools Shortcuts Book (not sheet music). Book only. Size 8.5x11 inches. 112 pages. Published by Backbeat Books. (331272) |
| Pro Tools Clinic: Demystifying LE For Mac And PC By Mitch Gallagher. technical book. Book and CD, 448 pages, 9 x 12, softcover. Published by Music Sales. (SCH10133) |
Productivity Software
Adobe Systems Incorporated
345 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110-2704
Tel: 408-536-6000
Fax: 408-537-6000
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Adobe PhotoShop, Acrobat, InDesign and Illustrator
Started on Aldus PageMaker and a Mac II, then QuarkXpress and now I use InDesign®, Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Acrobat® software exclusively.
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Released with much fanfare in January of 1984, the Macintosh was the first affordable computer to include a Graphical User Interface. It was built around the new Motorola 68000 chip, which was significantly faster than previous processors, running at 8 MHz. The Mac came in a small beige case with a black and white monitor built in. It came with a keyboard and mouse, and had a floppy drive that took 400k 3.5" disks--the first personal computer to do so. It originally sold for $2,495.
Text courtesy www.apple-history.com
Everything done on a Macintosh computers.
Site is even hosted on mac by
MacHighway.
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FileMaker, Inc. is the worldwide leader in easy-to-use database software for business professionals. Millions of customers—individuals, small businesses, teams in education and government, workgroups in Fortune 100 companies—manage projects, people, and assets with FileMaker.
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Hog Bay Software
Jesse Grosjean
Bangor, Maine
jesse@hogbaysoftware.com
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TaskPaper
Get things done
For Mac users who want a simpler way to stay organized and get things done.
TaskPaper is a simple to-do list that's surprisingly adept. Unlike the competition, TaskPaper's text based interface is focused on paper-like simplicity. Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later Learn More...
I've tried a bunch of task managers, note takers and such but have always gone back to old school and paper and pen. But, FINALLY an easy to use, no learning curve, fast and actually fun to use way to bag the paper route and do this on a computer.
I especially like the tagging ability. Looking forward to what is coming in future versions.
Jan 2008 Update: Back to paper. Just so much easier and convient for getting things done.
For people who enjoy the simplicity of a typewriter, but live in the digital world. WriteRoom is a full-screen writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word processors you're used to, WriteRoom is just about you and your text. Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later ♣
Parallels Inc.
SWsoft
660 SW 39th Street
Suite #205
Renton, Washington 98057
Phone: (425) 282-6400 (sales and general questions only)
Phone: (425) 282-6444
Fax:
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Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac
Parallels Desktop for Mac enables you to run Windows, Linux, and more side-by-side with Mac OS X on any Intel-powered Mac, without rebooting. With Parallels’ award-winning virtualization technology, you can run Mac OS X and your favorite Windows applications at the same time. You can even drag-and-drop files between desktops!
More information available on artists's web site.
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Ukulele Chords
NEW This small (1/2 size) chord book is a great little book to carry with you. Ukulele Chords covers basic open position and basic movable form chords. From these two chord categories a variety of songs and styles can be played.
A Guide to Ukulele Strums & Rhythmic Patterns
This book is designed as a guide to ukulele (pronounced “oo-koo-lele”) strums. From rock and waltz strums to reggae and broken chord strums.
A Guide to Ukulele Chords
This book is designed as a guide to ukulele (pronounced “oo-koo-lele”) chords. Covering basic ukulele chords that ALL uke players MUST know, movable chord forms, rock uke chords, how to transpose chords, learning the ukulele fingerboard and an introduction to 4-part “jazz” chords and more...
Ukulele For Guitar Players
Ukulele for Guitar Players is a guide to transferring the accumulated experience and knowledge gained as a guitar played to the ukulele.
A Guide to Blues Chord Progressions for Ukulele A to Z
Covers the key of C major and C minor, including a detailed accompanying text explaining the principles behind each progression and the chord substutitions.
Exploring "Jazz" Chords on Ukulele
Exploring "Jazz" Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.
A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele
If your goal is to expand your chord vocabulary, The Advanced Guide to Ukelele Chords Series is your answer. Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords Volume I provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords this provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Harmonic Analysis For Scale Selection And Chord Substitution
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. This analysis is then used to make scale selections for improvisation and chord substitution.
Ukulele - Reading Music Series
Reading Music in Open Position, Single Note Studies- Primer. Reading music is not as hard as one might think. It may be new and unfamiliar to you but is not hard when you have a proper plan of attack.
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