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Notion 3 is the first music notation software to bridge the gap between notation and an audio application. Now you can not only create and listen, but also perform live or produce music with stunning results. NOTION 3 has an entirely new design, new sounds, and comes with more new features than previous versions. It includes improved workflow, better sounds, enhanced live performance features, and incredible compatibility with plug-ins, sample libraries, and DAWs. Easy to look at, Easier to UseNotation 3 has a sleek, intuitive interface and workflow allowing you to use notation, guitar tab, or MIDI devices to craft music of any style, be it orchestral, jazz, or rock. One brand new idea is the newly designed entry palette that you can dock at the bottom of the screen or move to the cursor right-click of your mouse—a great design that can speed up your workflow. The entire Notion 3 entry screen itself has had a big makeover. The way the score looks, how you can view it, and the improved use of space, buttons, and tools were all designed to put the focus on the score itself. Writing for guitar or bass? An interactive fretboard for both guitar and bass is available, as well an interactive chord library. Over 10GB of Improved and Enhanced SamplesExclusively featuring the sounds of The London Symphony Orchestra recorded in great detail at Abbey Road Studios Notation3's samples are even better than before. The new enhanced sounds use close mics to really hear the essence of the instrument, and all of the new sounds are in stereo. Not only are they enhanced, there are also more of them. NOTION3 comes bundled with more sounds than any previous version of NOTION, including the legacy sound versions of NOTION. In addition to the incredible sounds by The London Symphony Orchestra, you also get all the sounds that come with NOTION Music's celebrated guitar software product, PROGRESSION. These sounds feature electric and acoustic guitar by Neil Zaza, electric bass by Victor Wooten, drums by Roy "FutureMan" Wooten, as well as upright acoustic bass and different keyboards including Clavinet and Fender Rhodes — all recorded at world-famous studios. SequencerStaffThis feature is unique to NOTION3. Record MIDI input on a standard notation staff while retaining all the MIDI data including modulations, bends and dynamics. Keep in SequencerStaff view or convert to notation instantly. This incredible new feature seems familiar and totally new all at the same time, because, in a way, it is. Essentially the MIDI data is recorded directly on the instrument staff, all of the data can be seen — the duration, the range in pitch, dynamic information, etc — and all of it can be edited. This is a great way of getting a performance that was inputted using a MIDI device to be exactly as intended. Professional Audio MixerThe professional audio mixer in Notion3 comes complete with buses, inserts, sends, multiple direct channel outs and VST effects, this mixer is unlike anything you have ever seen in a notation product. In NOTION3, of course, volume can be totally controlled by dynamic markings in the score. But for more detailed control, and for those who feel more at home with a mixer that resembles the ones seen in a DAW, NOTION3's new mixer delivers a great tool for everyone. You can control and mix your entire score or group the mixer into instrument sections. Use the inserts to bring in effects and plug-ins, utilize the buses, the solo and mute options, and, of course, the incredible panning. This mixer gives you a closer look into how NOTION3 is bridging the gap between notation software and an audio application.Expanded Compatibilitywith Notion3 you finally get a notation product with full ReWire integration that supports both host and slave options. Use ReWire to control other audio applications or have them control NOTION. Use the NTempo feature to control playback in your DAW. This program gives you tons of possibilities. Built to be compatible with digital audio workstations, NOTION3 effortlessly works with third-party VSTi libraries, and further integration has been achieved with Vienna Special Edition and Special Edition Plus, East West Quantum Leap Platinum, Miroslav Philharmonik, and Garritan Personal Orchestra. With these libraries NOTION3 will recognize them at the score-setup stage. Simply select library and instruments for the score, combine multiple libraries if desired, start composing, and instantly get playback of all sounds, expressions, and articulations. No mapping is needed. In addition to VSTi compatibility, NOTION3 also works with VST effects and plug-ins. NOTION3 comes bundled with IK Multimedia's AmpliTube X-Gear and CSR Hall Reverb, so right-out-of-the-box reverb and amps can be added to instruments in a score. NOTION3's new enhanced compatibility with other VST plug-ins can be used as well. You can also take advantage of full MIDI functionality and the option of importing audio into a score as well as saving the score as an audio file.Live Performance with NTempoThis gives Notion3 advanced realtime tempo control that includes vamps, repeats, score navigation, and other features allowing it to be used like a musical instrument with accompaniment, rehearsal, or professional live performances. Other products may say they do this, but how many of them have been on tour with some of the top musicals and performances in the world, performance after performance, night after night, with the user controlling entire orchestral scores along with real live players in front of sold out audiences? NOTION was the first to have the NTempo feature and has taken it to all new levels. Not only can the user tap the speed of a score but also can get to the fraction of note level, giving the user the option of very focused rhythmic nuance. In NTempo mode, NOTION3 recognizes repeats and other musical symbols. You can also go in and out of vamps at any time, use the score navigation to look ahead, and so much more.

Notion NOTION 3 Composition Software Features:

User InterfaceClean, streamlined user interface with great emphasis on clarity, workflow, and score readabilityPerformance Display with rehearsals, timecode, measures, and performed notated tempoTimeline strip with point-and-click and GoTo measure navigationTooltipsScore Entry Palette docked and floating neatly organizes and contains all score symbols and expressions allowing you to quickly and easily find anything you want to addInteractive Guitar Fretboard for Score Entry and Guitar chord/diagram insertionNew Pro-audio Mixer UI with visual and numerical entry, mixer groups, signal meters, and peak indicatorsMaster channel meter on the toolbar with peak indicationColor-coded mode dependent playback markerQuick start screen on launchScore EditingAutomatic positioning of score elements — never have to worry about aligning hairpins, dynamics, articulationsNote entry with Mouse, Keyboard and/or MIDI deviceStep Time and Real Time MIDI entryMIDI entry on grand staff with split pointOptimized editing functions, clear special, mass add articulations, duplicate etc."Cuts" functionality supported in score and playbackCustomizable Accel and Rit markingsPartial ("expandable") measures (add more or less notes than the Time Signature requires)Pickup measuresLinked Tab / Notation / Edit tab staff and notation will reflect changes and vice versaBends, Holds, Bend-releases customizable and playing backTremolo Bar symbols and VibratoGuitar Diagrams generated for every chord symbol with support for custom tuning and number of strings - all 12 positions per chord, which means you get 12 diagrams per chord instead of oneEdit and customize guitar diagrams on the fretboardGuitar chords transpose with transposition functionPalm mute, let ring, slap, pull-off, hammer-on, fingerings, and numerous other guitar functionsClick and drag beam adjustmentCustom BeamingCustom beaming patterns for Time SignaturesShort score feature: up to 4 different instruments on a grand staff with individual dynamic handlingAlternate note heads: X, diamond, circles, crossed, etc.Ghost notes functionality supported in playbackBreath Comma with customizable playbackCaesura with customizable playbackQuickly change note rhythms with a key comboChord library supporting click-in chord symbols with three representation styles: default, minimal, and symbolType-in chord symbolsClick and drag to position dynamics, notes, beaming, text, and other score elementsUnique to NOTION - Sequencer Staff which records MIDI in sequencer style on a regular staff. Records all MIDI data such as velocity and continuous controllersEdit Sequencer Staff notes with arrow keysOverdub Sequencer Staff notes and MIDI CC controllersConvert to notation from sequencer staffCopy/Paste to NTempo staffCrash recoveryGrace notes, cue notes, tacet notesHide and Reveal score ItemsDynamics customizationEnharmonic RespellType-in Expressions featureFlip StemsFill with Rests4 voices per staffAdd voice 1+2 simultaneouslyHarp Tuning, respected in playbackHidden Rests8va/8vb/15ma/15mb marksArpeggio marksHarmonicsCoda, DS al Segno, Segno etc.Customizable barline groups, bracket groups, brace groups and tempo groupsLyrics with multiple versesInstrument changes with individual mixer channelsCustom measure numbers with letters supportMulti-bar restsQuick chord constructionSwitch voicesRepeats and endings with proper playback and exportSfz, sffz, and other special articulations and dynamicsFingered tremoloGuitar SlidesPortamentoEasily create tuplets or turn existing notes to tupletsQuartertones: entry and playbackChord summary at top of pageDrum LibraryScore LayoutPages View: Across and DownContinuous View3 Different UI Themes; Default, Performance (Dark) and WhiteConcert / Transposed view toggleDynamic PartsUnique, In-document Score Setup with point and clicking adding, removing and moving staffsScore Headers and FootersHide/Show StaffsJazz FontLink measuresTempo groups, bracket groups, customizable system breaks, measures per system etc.Voice colorsWhat you see is what you get printingPlayback and CompatibilityBundled library of over 10GB of orchestral and non-orchestral soundsLondon Symphony Orchestra, Roy Wooten, Victor Wooten, Neil Zaza, and moreAudio based playback engine without the need of a third party playerAutomatic mapping of samples to score symbols: what you see is what you hear for all instruments with all articulations and techniquesUp to 4 different and independent audio instruments attached to a grand staff for superior short score playback functionalityVST and VSTi supportBundled VSTi presets for VSL, EWQL, GPO and Miroslav librariesUse VSTi preset instruments from multiple libraries, each playing back with unique playback mappingsCopy and paste between NOTION and VSTi preset instruments and preserve articulations dynamics and balanceBundled Amplitube X-Gear and CSR Hall Reverb from IK MultimediaBundled Drum groove libraryReWire Host and Slave functionalityDiscrete channel out per mixer channel stripCustomizable playback rulesPlayback altering of dynamicsGlissando and Portamento playback with respect to harp tunings4 mappable MIDI out portsPro audio mixer with 4 inserts, 4 buses, power pan, solo/mute, signal meters, and peak indicatorsFull MIDI recording on a sequencer staffImport MIDI into sequencer staffsImport an audio fileStandard Drum staff mappings playbackSelecting staffs to quickly solo in playbackPlayback of 1st and 2nd ending with 1st or 2nd only functionalityNote Audition of entry and selectionsGuitar, bass, and drums articulationsChord symbols playback, respecting rhythm slashesFermatas, caesuras, breath marks, repeats, accel, and any other tempo or score marking is faithfully reflected in playback and fully customizablePiano pedals, shortcut slashes, l.v., etc. all playback true to their intentSwing playback with adjustable weight and individual staff assignmentsVamps and repeats playbackDefault rules for playback of MIDI and VST instruments not covered in presetsVelocity Overdub for more natural expressive dynamicsVST ManagerLive PerformanceUnique Performance mode giving you full control over the live performance of your pieceUnmatched live performance features unique to NOTIONNavigate your score through measures, beats, and rehearsal marks, and easily move between sectionsFull control the live playback at all times: stop, cut-off, move back, move forward, vamp (loop) a section on demand, repeats, etc.Conduct your score directly from your keyboard or MIDI device with customizable MIDI performance commandsNTEMPO staff for great expressive control: use any tempo subdivision or your own rhythm to precisely control the performance of the scoreRecord your performance and save itEdit a saved performance session.Live Play! lets you play any instrument in the score with your MIDI device during NOTION regular playback or in performance mode (also respects instrument changes)Control the dynamics of your score live, through the velocity of your MIDI device"Nudge" tempo slower or faster with the arrow keys, during playbackJump through cuts, skip repeats in rea

Notion NOTION 3 Composition Software Specifications:

System RequirementsWindows:XP/Vista/Windows 7 (64 bit compatible)Recommended: 2.0GHz Core 2 / 2GB RAMMinimum: 2.4GHz Pentium 4 / 1GB RAMRequires 16GB Drive space; DVD DriveMac:OSX 10.4 or Higher (Compatible with Snow Leopard)Recommended: Intel Mac / 2GB RAMMinimum: G5 PowerPC / 1GB RAMRequires 16GB Drive space; DVD Drive