Touch Notation is a music composition tool that enables users to write scores by drawing directly onto the staff using touch gestures or a stylus. Developed by Kawai Musical Instruments, the app converts handwriting into professional notation and offers playback via 30 built-in instrument voices.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Musicians and composers seeking a gesture-based alternative to traditional drag-and-drop notation software.
What does it look like?
Key features
Allows users to draw musical notes directly onto the score using a finger or touch pen.
Provides 30 built-in instrument voices to audition scores immediately after notation.
Includes tools for adjusting tempo, dynamics, page layouts, and transposing entire scores.
Supports output via AirPrint and file saving to Dropbox in PDF and SMF formats.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Active developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co.
4 apps tracked · Music
Touch Tuner
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KAWAI メトロノームUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for Touch Notation
How's the Music market?
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Touch Notation
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app offers a unique, intuitive handwriting-to-notation workflow, users report significant concerns regarding interface stability and a lack of support for standard file imports like XML.
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