Appmuse

This is a great little app for transcription. My only regret is that it doesn't have the option to transpose. However, I've been easily able to work around this because I can export these files to FinaleNotePad and transpose it there. I love the ability to hear what I've written in both the writing mode, as well as when I view the full score. So far I have only used 3 instruments at a time, but it works well. I'm not a composer, I'm a teacher. I write out exercises, transcribe/transpose, etc. for my students. I got this at the early release price, and it's worth every penny. I also have NotateMe Now on my cell phone. While that free version only allows one stave, it can be exported to the paid version, which can add more. I use these three programs to notate music anywhere I go, and then have the functionality to print from my iPad or Computer (via FinaleNotePad) or email, as needed! While it may be limited in some features, I feel that the price is good, considering the cost of other software is that offer more than I currently need. Also, the developers seem committed to continued improvements! Thanks! Show more

This app crashes constantly running on iOS 10.1!!! Select "photoscore" and instant crash. EVERY TIME!!! How about an update??? After $70 purchase, it should actually work???????

Crashes when attempting to load photo score on iPhone 7. Needs an update.

I have tried and tried and TRIED to get this program to work. I bought the $30 stylus. I have ' retrained' 3 times. I just tried again this morning to write a very simple exercise out for a student in this program and it just will not happen. I want my money back. when you make something that works on the iPad air 2. let us all know. I am SO frustrated right now... Show more

Idea is very cool, but it can be very frustrating to use sometimes. I still keep using it just 'cause it seems cool and I expect it to get better some day... Show more

Should really improve apple pencil recognition, plus introduce palm rejection. PLEASE it's been a while since ipad pro release!

Does not recognize my hand writing. Not worth the money. Expensive price just to find out it's a useless app. Won't buy from the publisher again.

I GAVE THIS APP ONE STAR FOR IT'S LACK OF BLUETOOTH STYLUS SUPPORT (and poor transcription accuracy.) IF THE DEVELOPER ADDS BLUETOOTH STYLUS SUPPORT (preferably Adonit's API's, and improves the handwriting recognition) I WOULD BE HAPPY TO CHANGE IT TO 5 STARS! Notate Me was exactly what I was looking for and it seemed perfect for anyone who knows notation and basic composition but wants to interact with their iPad like it is digital, playable staff paper complete with handwriting recognition. Compositions can be exported to MIDI or XML and opened in Logic Pro (or any DAW of your choosing) to use synths and other audio plugins (which is ideal since I can't play piano) or exported directly to PDF as sheet music. Things are often not what they seem and this app is no different, the user interface is designed for your fingers or capacitive stylus' (which are simple, often rubber tipped, stylus' that are very inaccurate for small intricate writing) Notate Me doesn't integrate any 3rd party Bluetooth stylus support (which would be fine if the handwriting recognition worked as described by the developer in the help file with capacitive stylus (of which I have two, but more on that below) however it only correctly translates input about 15% of the time on the first try, if you are slow and patient.) By not supporting bluetooth stylus' Notate Me's palm rejection is nonexistent and it has a hard time even registering input when using either one of my 2 Bluetooth stylus' (I have a Adobe Ink and the Adonit Jot Script both of which are supposed to work with or without their API's.) As I don't own a iPad Pro (I own a iPad Air 2) I can't compare the differences in input using the Apple "Pencil." But, I can say that: INTEGRATING ADONIT BLUETOOTH API'S WOULD DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF INPUT, REDUCE ACCIDENTAL MARKS BY ADDING PALM REJECTION (which this app desperately needs) AND ADDING PRESSURE SENSITIVITY FOR ALL IPAD USERS (the majority of which do not own a pro) REGARDLESS OF IPAD MODEL With Bluetooth 4.0. If Notate Me would support bluetooth stylus' there would be no need to upgrade to the much more expensive iPad Pro just for the privilege of accurate input ($599 for the 9.7inch, 32gb model plus $99 for the Apple Pencil totaling over $758 with tax or, $901 for the 128gb model plus Apple Pencil with tax which is outrageous for a souped up iPad with hardware stylus support.) I am a huge fan of Bluetooth Stylus' and have see first hand how much the input clarity and accuracy (in apps like Noteshelf and Adobe Photoshop for the iPad) improved when the developers integrated Bluetooth Stylus Support. I wouldn't be surprised to see a similar improvement with this app. Despite these issues, it is still the best app interface I have used (for iOS) for people who prefer to compose using "paper" and want to hand write their music (when it works accurately, which is a rare treat) but with features that integrate with DAW's and PC digital audio production and composition software. Just know that: 1. There is a pretty steep learning curve to get Notate Me to recognize and input notes that are even close to what you intended and arranging them after writing can be a huge challenge. (PROTIP; CLEAN YOUR SCREEN THOROUGHLY!!!) 2. Capacitive Rubber Styluses like the Cosmonaut or the Adonit Jot Pro capacitive stylus' (with the clear plastic disk for the tip) work best for non-iPad Pro users (better known as the majority of iPad users) but still plan on having to fight the app pretty frequently to write anything accurately.(PROTIP; pinch to zoom in as close as possible for "better" but still difficult input recognition.) 3. Inputting notes can range anywhere from fairly easy, to tedious, to frustrating, to rage inducing until you learn how to; a. properly utilize the interface elements, b. get it to actually recognize different written notes and rests within two attempts of drawing them, and, c. avoid unintentionally touching the display with your hands which can result in scrawls of lines being drawn or random tiny blue dots on the score (which is a direct result of not having palm rejection.) Hopefully these issues can and will be solved in the future, but for right now I could only give this 1 star. Show more

I had previously used the app with a simple rubber-tip stylus, and wasn't thrilled. It was okay for quick sketches, but nothing for any substantial productivity. Thanks to my tax refund, I bought an iPad Pro (the 12" version) and an Apple Pencil - the precision of the pencil makes this app game-changing. Getting ready to start my doctorate in composition - this combination is going to change things big time! Show more

This app is very cool, but a supreme head ache. You can't do chord slashes or rhythms "hits", if you will. SUPER GLITCHY. Often times taking on a mind of its own, with ZERO costumer support. Buyer beware. I would love a refund. However, LOVE the idea. Can't wait for an app that can really deliver! Show more

This app is an amazing concept on paper, but once put into practice it just didn't meet my expectations in any way, shape or form. Even a free computer program does better (forte4free) Show more

Nice app but the other day it was working fine and smooth, now symbols are just popping up and I can't finish writing the sixteenth notes on the fourth beat,took me 10 minutes to do it right, yet the staccato symbols don't appear as I write them. So those sixteenth notes on the fourth beat is taking all the creative time and inspiration. Please fix. Show more

Works incredibly well once you get used to it.You have to use a good stylus. I use it for jazz lead sheets it is fantastic!

This app in concept is amazing. As a professional musician and an eternal student of music and theory, I'm always writing. Be it documenting ideas, composition, jazz theory, teaching, transcribing, I'm always writing. I keep a staff paper close by. I thought this would be the perfect use of my new iPad Pro and Apple Pen. Like others reviewers here, I wanted this to be the go to solution. Unfortunately, I have given up. My handwriting is very good and easily recognizable. The resolution on the Apple Pencil is amazing. Despite all of this, NotateMe doesn't seem to understand a simple sharp and even sees it as a flat sometimes. Most of us don't have a lot of disposable free time, and to burn it trying to teach this app recognition in futility is extremely aggravating. I know the following statement may seem contradictory, but I do wish the developer much success. We do need something like this, especially when discussing musical concepts with students on the fly. The concept is a very creative one, however, it is not ready for the prime time, and the company should not be putting this software out when it is not ready. Show more

This is an amazing piece of software with the right device, (6s plus has a great camera for it!). It does a quick and accurate job turning sheet music in audio. And THAT is why I bought the app. But oh how I would love to also open pics I've previously taken! Why must it be on the spot? I don't want to keep my physical music with me at all times...I want to go digital with everything. Oh well. A very very nice start. I can't wait for audioscore to come out (is that what it is called?) I need that too :) Also...in-app purchases should be no more than $20...that is a lot for an app. $30 is over the top (esp with tax now) Show more

This app is already very good, and I can't wait to see where it goes in the future!

I wish it was possible to make an anacrusis.

Improving and getting better , but still not usable for everyday compositions .

I'm still trying to get a refund for this product. What few things do work on this app are done in other apps much better. To get the ability to photo scan scores is $70 and it does not work. You'd be better off asking a drunk toddler to just transcribe it for you. Even as a composition app it fails spectacularly! It gets one star because zero stars isn't an option. Unless you're trying to play a cruel joke on yourself this app is less than worthless! Show more

With this app I am able to do what I once needed a full sized scanner and normal computer for! Hand write music but more importantly use the PhotoScore plugin to recognize sheet music and turn it into digital music so that it is quick and easy to transpose parts to other instruments, make edits and everything else you can do with digital music! Absolutely outstanding! Show more