MixPad Audio Software
Sound file mixing and production software for Windows. Free Download
www.nch.com.au/mixpad
Sound file mixing and production software for Windows. Free Download
www.nch.com.au/mixpad
Class Management Software
Class and student management complete with online registration.
www.Imperisoft.com
Class and student management complete with online registration.
www.Imperisoft.com
Music Production Software
MAGIX Music Maker. Make music like a pro. Download e-version and save!
www.MAGIX.com/us
MAGIX Music Maker. Make music like a pro. Download e-version and save!
www.MAGIX.com/us
Music Software
Efficient Audio Recording Software. Lowest Price Guarantee! Free Ship.
www.GigaSonic.com
Efficient Audio Recording Software. Lowest Price Guarantee! Free Ship.
www.GigaSonic.com
Music Studio Software
Buy Music Studio Software for Less. Free shipping on orders over $99
MusiciansFriend.com
Buy Music Studio Software for Less. Free shipping on orders over $99
MusiciansFriend.com
The Studio Director
Internet-based studio mgmt software Online class enrollment. Free trial
www.thestudiodirector.com
Internet-based studio mgmt software Online class enrollment. Free trial
www.thestudiodirector.com
Make Music Online
Start using our free software today Mix, edit, & upload music easily!
www.IndabaMusic.com
Start using our free software today Mix, edit, & upload music easily!
www.IndabaMusic.com
Produce Music Easily
Completly New Techniques of Music Production, Online Video Series
www.MusicProducerPro.com
Completly New Techniques of Music Production, Online Video Series
www.MusicProducerPro.com
Download Music - $.89/ea
Listen to 4,500,000+ Full Songs Download Your Favorites - Try Free!
www.RhapsodyMusicService.com
Listen to 4,500,000+ Full Songs Download Your Favorites - Try Free!
www.RhapsodyMusicService.com
MakeMusic Finale 2009
Now Avalliable! Education Discounts & Fast Shipping
www.Studica.com/MakeMusic /
Now Avalliable! Education Discounts & Fast Shipping
www.Studica.com/MakeMusic /
SmartScore Music Scanning
Scan Music. Play. Edit. Transpose. Finale & Academic special. $69 & up
www.smartscore.com
Scan Music. Play. Edit. Transpose. Finale & Academic special. $69 & up
www.smartscore.com
A-Z Music Software Provider Directory
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Patchman Music
Provider of over 330 soundbanks supporting Akai, Alesis, Casio, Ensoniq, Korg, Kurzweil, Oberheim, Roland, Studio Electronics, and Yamaha synthesizers and samplers.
members.aol.com
Provider of over 330 soundbanks supporting Akai, Alesis, Casio, Ensoniq, Korg, Kurzweil, Oberheim, Roland, Studio Electronics, and Yamaha synthesizers and samplers.
members.aol.com
Rhythm Tutor: Music Instruction Software
Sight-reading instructional software for all instruments and for use on PCs or Macs.
members.aol.com
Sight-reading instructional software for all instruments and for use on PCs or Macs.
members.aol.com
Arboretum Systems
Manufacturer, distributor and licenser of audio software solutions for music recording, film/video post-production, multimedia, broadcast and audio restoration.
www.arboretum.com
Manufacturer, distributor and licenser of audio software solutions for music recording, film/video post-production, multimedia, broadcast and audio restoration.
www.arboretum.com
Ars Nova
Publisher of educational music software including Practica Musica 4, Songworks II and Kidmusic.
www.ars-nova.com
Publisher of educational music software including Practica Musica 4, Songworks II and Kidmusic.
www.ars-nova.com
Ars Nova Software
Developer of music instruction software for use in education classes. Practica Musica(tm) and A Little KidMusic(tm) are music theory and ear training software. A Little KidMusic(tm) is for ages 3 through 12. Songworks(tm) is music notation so...
www.ars-nova.com
Developer of music instruction software for use in education classes. Practica Musica(tm) and A Little KidMusic(tm) are music theory and ear training software. A Little KidMusic(tm) is for ages 3 through 12. Songworks(tm) is music notation so...
www.ars-nova.com
Artel Software, Inc.
Developer of Boris FX AE, 3d DVE and compositing plug ins for digital artists. The product creates special effects and artistic composites used in music videos, sports and news broadcasts. The software runs on Windows and SGI platforms. Produ...
www.artelsoft.com
Developer of Boris FX AE, 3d DVE and compositing plug ins for digital artists. The product creates special effects and artistic composites used in music videos, sports and news broadcasts. The software runs on Windows and SGI platforms. Produ...
www.artelsoft.com
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Cakewalk
Provider of software for creating music and sound on the desktop. The company’s products are used for music CD creation, post-production editing, film/TV soundtracks and the integration of sound with computer games, web sites and multimedia appl...
www.cakewalk.com
Provider of software for creating music and sound on the desktop. The company’s products are used for music CD creation, post-production editing, film/TV soundtracks and the integration of sound with computer games, web sites and multimedia appl...
www.cakewalk.com
School Music Master
Software that provides school music teachers the ability to customize their specific programs.
www.cmp.net
Software that provides school music teachers the ability to customize their specific programs.
www.cmp.net
Coda
Developer and marketer of proprietary music technology products that assist with practicing and learning music.
www.codamusic.com
Developer and marketer of proprietary music technology products that assist with practicing and learning music.
www.codamusic.com
Recorder Teacher and Easy Songwriter
Instructional software for playing the recorder.
ourworld.compuserve.com
Instructional software for playing the recorder.
ourworld.compuserve.com
SaxTutor
Free downlaodable software that allows saxophone students to run through scale patterns and receive visual feedback on the fingerings for each note, including some altissimos.
ourworld.compuserve.com
Free downlaodable software that allows saxophone students to run through scale patterns and receive visual feedback on the fingerings for each note, including some altissimos.
ourworld.compuserve.com
Creative Software, Inc.
Developer and marketer of music educational software for Macintosh and Windows computers. Features include music theory fundamentals, interactive learning and games. Products are sold to consumers and to the education markets. This company wa...
www.creativeware.com
Developer and marketer of music educational software for Macintosh and Windows computers. Features include music theory fundamentals, interactive learning and games. Products are sold to consumers and to the education markets. This company wa...
www.creativeware.com
Computer Music
CD-ROM for Macand Windows designed for courses in electronic music and introductory computer science that provides an introduction to music and technology.
www.cyberlearn.com
CD-ROM for Macand Windows designed for courses in electronic music and introductory computer science that provides an introduction to music and technology.
www.cyberlearn.com
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DreamBase Software
Publisher of Music Production Deluxe, a music production software that handles and tracks information. The programs features range from album projects to royalty tracking, and from sound library to song recording costs.
www.dreambasesoftware.com
Publisher of Music Production Deluxe, a music production software that handles and tracks information. The programs features range from album projects to royalty tracking, and from sound library to song recording costs.
www.dreambasesoftware.com
Vamtech Enterprises, Inc.
Peabody, Massachusetts based developer of third-party music related computer software like the Drumtrax MIDI drum pattern library.
www.drumtrax.com
Peabody, Massachusetts based developer of third-party music related computer software like the Drumtrax MIDI drum pattern library.
www.drumtrax.com
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EarLevel Engineering
Developer of musical instrument digital interface software, HyperMIDI(tm), designed for the Macintosh. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.earlevel.com
Developer of musical instrument digital interface software, HyperMIDI(tm), designed for the Macintosh. Products are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.earlevel.com
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FMJ-Software
Software publisher of Awave Studio, an audio converter, instrument editor and music performer.
www.fmjsoft.com
Software publisher of Awave Studio, an audio converter, instrument editor and music performer.
www.fmjsoft.com
Furman Sound Inc.
Manufacturer of AC power conditioning and distribution, and audio signal processing products for audio, video and computer professionals.
www.furmansound.com
Manufacturer of AC power conditioning and distribution, and audio signal processing products for audio, video and computer professionals.
www.furmansound.com
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Gate Soleil Production
Provider of broadcasting solutions for radios and disc jockeys, including software and hardware.
www.gatesoleil.com
Provider of broadcasting solutions for radios and disc jockeys, including software and hardware.
www.gatesoleil.com
Graphire Music Press
A professional music notation typesetting program combining the features of a line-art graphics program, a page layout program, and a music notation expert system.
www.graphire.com
A professional music notation typesetting program combining the features of a line-art graphics program, a page layout program, and a music notation expert system.
www.graphire.com
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Shareware Music Machine
Collection of over 3,200 shareware music software titles available for download.
www.hitsquad.com
Collection of over 3,200 shareware music software titles available for download.
www.hitsquad.com
Creative Digital Research, Inc.
Developer of CD recording software which allows users to take data and write it onto and create CD-ROMs. Software runs on various platforms including Windows 3.1, 95 and NT and Sun OS, Solaris and SGI IRIX platforms. This company also sells so...
www.hycd.com
Developer of CD recording software which allows users to take data and write it onto and create CD-ROMs. Software runs on various platforms including Windows 3.1, 95 and NT and Sun OS, Solaris and SGI IRIX platforms. This company also sells so...
www.hycd.com
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International Assocation of Electronic Keyboard Manufacturers
Links to musical instrument digital interface software (MIDI) manufacturers.
www.iaekm.org
Links to musical instrument digital interface software (MIDI) manufacturers.
www.iaekm.org
Ilio Entertainment
Malibu, California based distributor and producer of sample CDs and CD-ROMs, loops, sounds, software and tools for the modern musician.
www.ilio.com
Malibu, California based distributor and producer of sample CDs and CD-ROMs, loops, sounds, software and tools for the modern musician.
www.ilio.com
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MediaCraft Music Library
a CD-ROM collection of pre-licensed royalty free music designed for multimedia production. Each set contains 40 music titles with over 350 tracks of varying styles and textures available for CD-ROM authors, WEB site developers, desktop video edi...
www.mediacraftmusic.com
a CD-ROM collection of pre-licensed royalty free music designed for multimedia production. Each set contains 40 music titles with over 350 tracks of varying styles and textures available for CD-ROM authors, WEB site developers, desktop video edi...
www.mediacraftmusic.com
MiBAC Music Software
Software that helps users understand music and play any instrument better.
www.mibac.com
Software that helps users understand music and play any instrument better.
www.mibac.com
MiBAC Music Software, Inc.
Developer of musical instruction software called MiBAC Music Lessons(tm) and MiBAC Jazz(tm). MiBAC Music Lessons(tm) teaches music fundamentals and runs on IBMs and Macintosh and Windows. MiBAC Jazz(tm) supplies various music chords and sounds...
www.mibac.com
Developer of musical instruction software called MiBAC Music Lessons(tm) and MiBAC Jazz(tm). MiBAC Music Lessons(tm) teaches music fundamentals and runs on IBMs and Macintosh and Windows. MiBAC Jazz(tm) supplies various music chords and sounds...
www.mibac.com
Millennium Music Software
Retailer offering software for desktop music, sound cards, sample CDs, digital recording, PC systems, Midi/Audio sequencers, samplers and synths, as well as notation.
www.millennium-music.biz
Retailer offering software for desktop music, sound cards, sample CDs, digital recording, PC systems, Midi/Audio sequencers, samplers and synths, as well as notation.
www.millennium-music.biz
Mark of the Unicorn Inc. (MOTU)
Developer of music software and music-related computer hardware peripherals.
www.motu.com
Developer of music software and music-related computer hardware peripherals.
www.motu.com
Mark of the Unicorn, Inc.
Developer of communications and music software. The communications software package includes file transfer and terminal emulation. The professional musician software includes a package for musical score entry, editing and printing. An additio...
www.motu.com
Developer of communications and music software. The communications software package includes file transfer and terminal emulation. The professional musician software includes a package for musical score entry, editing and printing. An additio...
www.motu.com
Music Software
Worldwide Internet music resources provided by the William and Gayle Cook Music Library at the Indiana University School of Music.
www.music.indiana.edu
Worldwide Internet music resources provided by the William and Gayle Cook Music Library at the Indiana University School of Music.
www.music.indiana.edu
Bach, Musicological Font
Software font for Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh containing a comprehensive set of musical symbols and English characters.
www.music.qub.ac.uk
Software font for Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh containing a comprehensive set of musical symbols and English characters.
www.music.qub.ac.uk
Music Instruction Software
Computer program that provides helps one learn to play music.
www.musicstudy.com
Computer program that provides helps one learn to play music.
www.musicstudy.com
Musitek
Publisher and distributor of music software that allows users to scan, transpose and playback sheet music.
www.musitek.com
Publisher and distributor of music software that allows users to scan, transpose and playback sheet music.
www.musitek.com
N
New Notations
Provider of music software for notation, sequencing and audio, music scanning, conversion and synthesis.
www.newnotations.free-online.co.uk
Provider of music software for notation, sequencing and audio, music scanning, conversion and synthesis.
www.newnotations.free-online.co.uk
NoteWorthy ArtWare
Producer of a music composition and notation processor for Windows, a freeware NWC and MIDI file player for Windows and a freeware plug-in that allows WinAmp to play NWC files.
www.ntworthy.com
Producer of a music composition and notation processor for Windows, a freeware NWC and MIDI file player for Windows and a freeware plug-in that allows WinAmp to play NWC files.
www.ntworthy.com
P
Personal Composer, Inc.
Developer of Personal Composer for Windows(tm) music notation and composition software. Software runs on IBM PCs and compatibles. Products are primarily sold to musicians, universities, schools and churches. This company was capitalized by pr...
www.pcomposer.com
Developer of Personal Composer for Windows(tm) music notation and composition software. Software runs on IBM PCs and compatibles. Products are primarily sold to musicians, universities, schools and churches. This company was capitalized by pr...
www.pcomposer.com
Profile Midi Music USA
A corporate planner specializing in creative productions for major corporate shows.
www.profilemusic.com
A corporate planner specializing in creative productions for major corporate shows.
www.profilemusic.com
Pygraphics, Inc.
Developer of software specifically designed to meet the needs of music educators
www.pyware.com
Developer of software specifically designed to meet the needs of music educators
www.pyware.com
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Real.com
Downloadable software that enables users to listen to music via the Internet.
www.realaudio.com
Downloadable software that enables users to listen to music via the Internet.
www.realaudio.com
RealNetworks
Washington based company that develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web.
www.realplayer.com
Washington based company that develops and markets software products and services designed to enable users of personal computers and other consumer electronic devices to send and receive audio, video and other multimedia services using the Web.
www.realplayer.com
Reed Kotler Systems, Inc.
Marketer of systems that help users to learn to play music by ear.
www.reedkotler.com
Marketer of systems that help users to learn to play music by ear.
www.reedkotler.com
Professional Hip Hop Beats And Samples
Download professional hip hop beats, samples, loops, and sounds for your favorite music production software.
www.remixtoolkit.com
Download professional hip hop beats, samples, loops, and sounds for your favorite music production software.
www.remixtoolkit.com
S
Sibelius
Music notation technology provider. Products include Sibelius music notation software, Sibelius Internet Edition for publishing sheet music on the Internet and the Scorch plug-in which allows one to view, play and print music on the Internet.
www.sibelius.com
Music notation technology provider. Products include Sibelius music notation software, Sibelius Internet Edition for publishing sheet music on the Internet and the Scorch plug-in which allows one to view, play and print music on the Internet.
www.sibelius.com
QuickScore Elite
Integrated software for music composition, incorporating notation, arranging, MIDI sequencing and recording together in one package for Microsoft Windows from Sion Software.
www.sionsoft.com
Integrated software for music composition, incorporating notation, arranging, MIDI sequencing and recording together in one package for Microsoft Windows from Sion Software.
www.sionsoft.com
Sonic Foundry
Madison, Wisconsin-based developer and marketer of digital media and Internet software tools, services and systems. The software products offer consumers the ability to create and capture media, edit the content and deliver the information via t...
www.sonicfoundry.com
Madison, Wisconsin-based developer and marketer of digital media and Internet software tools, services and systems. The software products offer consumers the ability to create and capture media, edit the content and deliver the information via t...
www.sonicfoundry.com
Sound Choice Accompaniment Tracks Corp.
Developer of karaoke software. This company also records and distributes karaoke tapes and CDs. Software runs on karaoke hardware systems. Products are sold to the music industry and to record stores.
www.soundchoice.com
Developer of karaoke software. This company also records and distributes karaoke tapes and CDs. Software runs on karaoke hardware systems. Products are sold to the music industry and to record stores.
www.soundchoice.com
Chord Master
Shareware program that assists with chord/key transpositions, with a capo equivalent chord utility for harmony accompaniment.
www3.sympatico.ca
Shareware program that assists with chord/key transpositions, with a capo equivalent chord utility for harmony accompaniment.
www3.sympatico.ca
Syntrillium Software
Developer, publisher and marketer of computer software products for the manipulation of sound and visual effects.
www.syntrillium.com
Developer, publisher and marketer of computer software products for the manipulation of sound and visual effects.
www.syntrillium.com
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Wildcat Canyon Software
Software program that converts singing or playing into written music and greatly expands current MIDI setups.
www.wildcat.com
Software program that converts singing or playing into written music and greatly expands current MIDI setups.
www.wildcat.com
Wildcat Canyon Software, Inc.
Developer of Internet music scoring software called the Internet Music Kit(tm) and music composition software called Autoscore(tm) which allows the user to compose music through voice or musical instrument. Software runs on Windows 95 and 98 an...
www.wildcat.com
Developer of Internet music scoring software called the Internet Music Kit(tm) and music composition software called Autoscore(tm) which allows the user to compose music through voice or musical instrument. Software runs on Windows 95 and 98 an...
www.wildcat.com
Y
Yamaha MusicSoft
Producers of musical software and products, professional audio equipment, computer related products and music education materials.
yamaha.com
Producers of musical software and products, professional audio equipment, computer related products and music education materials.
yamaha.com
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MixPad Audio Software
Sound file mixing and production software for Windows. Free Download
www.nch.com.au/mixpad
Sound file mixing and production software for Windows. Free Download
www.nch.com.au/mixpad
Class Management Software
Class and student management complete with online registration.
www.Imperisoft.com
Class and student management complete with online registration.
www.Imperisoft.com
Music Production Software
MAGIX Music Maker. Make music like a pro. Download e-version and save!
www.MAGIX.com/us
MAGIX Music Maker. Make music like a pro. Download e-version and save!
www.MAGIX.com/us
Guide to Music Software
Explore the many uses of music software
Music software comes in several different forms, including music recording software, music editing software and music notation software. Music recording software lets you create and record digital audio files for music or other audio that can be used for PowerPoint presentations, advertisements and more. Music editing software provides features that can enhance your music files with special effects and filters. Music notation software assists those who want to compose music on the computer and create sheet music.
No matter what business application you need music or other audio for, it’s a good idea to use musical software to ensure your audio recording is as high quality as possible. Consider the following when purchasing music software:
1. Choose music recording software if you want to create digital audio files to use in various business applications.
2. Purchase music editing software if you need to enhance or combine a variety of audio files.
3. Buy music notation software if your end goal is to compose music and/or create sheet music on your computer.
No matter what business application you need music or other audio for, it’s a good idea to use musical software to ensure your audio recording is as high quality as possible. Consider the following when purchasing music software:
1. Choose music recording software if you want to create digital audio files to use in various business applications.
2. Purchase music editing software if you need to enhance or combine a variety of audio files.
3. Buy music notation software if your end goal is to compose music and/or create sheet music on your computer.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Check out music recording software
You can find music recording software with all levels of features to suit both amateurs and professionals.
I recommend:
Cakewalk has a variety of music recording software options, including pyro Audio Creator for recording and editing; use Music Creator 4 to make music from your computer; and Studio Instruments to turn your computer into a drum set, bass guitar, string section or electric piano. Acoustica also specializes in music recording software, with such products as Mixcraft 4 compose and record original music.
Research music editing software
Many music editing software packages offer a free download so you can get a feel for the music mixing software program before you buy.
I recommend:
Download a trial version of Audio Editor Gold to learn about the many features of this music editing software. You can easily record voice, music and other audio files and then edit and mix the audio to add effects and filters. FlexiMusic Wave Editor is another user-friendly music mixing software.
Explore music notation software
Music notation software also runs the gamut in terms of features for everyone at all levels of music creation.
I recommend:
Sibelius offers a range of music notation software products, including a program to transpose music as well as music composition software. Finale also offers consumers a wide range of music writing software, whether you want complete control over the printed music or you just want to be able to digitally add notes onto staves to create sheet music.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Music software is available at a wide range of price points and with a wide range of features, so be sure to only buy the features you need.
