PreSonus Notion 6 - Notation Software Boxedfrom PreSonus Notion 6 - Notation Software Boxedis a music composition and performance environment using notation software to bring musical ideas to life. Compose traditional notation, tablature, or lead sheets easily and seamlessly on a Mac, Windows, or mobile device, even using handwriting. Create music directly on the staff, record or enter notes quickly with a MIDI instrument, or use the integrated virtual keyboard, fretboard, or drum pad.

Playback can be realized using samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios, and guitars by Neil Zaza, electric bass by Victor Wooten and a drum kit by Roy "Future Man" Wooten. Other samples include Olympus Micro Choir and Lakeside Pipe Organ by Soundiron. Enhanced VST support and bundled PreSonus effects add further functionality.

Projects can be integrated with any professional DAW via ReWire, or the use of audio/MIDI streaming, along with close integration with PreSonus Studio One. Film scoring is possible with the included advanced video capabilities. New layout controls allow for polishing the appearance of the scores and MusicXML support facilitates transfer between other notation and music apps. Export WAV or MP3 files with instant SoundCloud sharing.

Create Notation, Tablature, Lead Sheets    Score Playback    London Symphony Orchestra Samples    Guitar, Bass, and Drum Samples    Compose to Picture    3 Studio One Native Effects Plug-Ins    PreSonus Studio One Integration    MusicXML Support    Mac, Windows, iOS

Easily compose, play back, and edit music

Playback using orchestral samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra, and more

Perform scores using Notion as a live instrument and save performances

Process audio with PreSonus Native Effects Limiter, Compressor, and Pro EQ plug-ins

Create a score on a Mac or Windows computer and continue to edit on iPhone/iPad and vice versa, with Notion for iOS (available separately)

Write parts by hand and watch them convert to digital notation

Send audio and MIDI data directly to and from Studio One anywhere on the network

Compose to picture with the video window (import video in a variety of formats)

Import/export files to/from Finale and Sibelius via MusicXML

Native 64-bit support

Audio and MIDI ReWire support (host and slave)

See notation and MIDI data on the same staff

Comes with the Notion Score Library, a collection of scores in Notion format

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi! Is the quantization tool in the Studio version the same as in the Ultimate version? Does it have all the modes?

A: Yes, the quantization tool included in the Avid Pro Tools Studio Audio and Music Creation Software and the Pro Tools Ultimate Audio and Music Creation Software are the same.

Q: 2. Once I buy this, do I have this forever, or will I need to buy it all over again the next year?

A: This is a perpetual license, so the only reason you would need to make additional purchases in the future is if you would like to renew the update & support plan after it expires (one year after purchase). The software license itself will never expire.

Q: 3. What might be the best microphone to use with this?

A: If you are not looking for wireless. This USB mono headset will do a fine job: Logitech H570e Wired USB Mono Headset B&H # LOH570EMH: https://bhpho.to/3x7kgUS

Q: 4. Can you add lyrics into the music notation?

A: Yes Steinberg Dorico Elements 4 Personal Music Notation Software provides the ability to include lyrics along with music notation. More details are provided in this release note from Dorico regarding version 4.1: https://bit.ly/3P5QWHn

Q: 5. Can pro tools work with a windows laptop?

A: Yes, Avid Pro Tools Studio Perpetual with 1-Year Updates and Support Plan Audio and Music Creation Software can be run on a Windows laptop. The following link defines the current system requirements for use on Windows and Mac OS: https://sforce.co/3KyMfm3

Q: 6. Does it open gvox encore files?

A: No, Sibelius cannot open Encore files.

Q: 7. Two things: Is this a one time only fee for Sibelius First 8 - Notation Software (Perpetual License) ? And secondly, can I play the piano through MIDI and see the notes on both treble and bass clefs at once on the app on my computer?

A: Yes the Perpetual license is for one time purchase. Yes you can play the notes on your MIDI keyboard and the notation will appear as you play.

Q: 8. Will this version of pro tools run on a Mac m2 running os Ventura 13.3?

A: Yes, the Avid Pro Tools Studio software is compatible for use with Mac computers equipped with the M2 chip and Mac OS Ventura 13.3.

Q: 9. Can I install Sibelius on 2 pcs ?

A: Yes. According to Avid, the Sibelius First 8 Notation Software can be installed on up to two machines at any one time, just as with the full version of Sibelius.

Q: 10. is this a cd?

A: The software is in a box on a DVD.