Ableton Notation / Score Editor

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Raypath
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Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by Raypath » Tue Nov 06, 2018 4:20 am

Hey everyone,

One of the main features I would like to see is a Notation / Score functionality, that uses the midi data and maps it onto a visible, adjustable score in simple, pragmatic ways.

LiveScore (from MAXscore) is a step in the right direction, but often it misses notes, is buggy, and could improve UI. Ableton could work with the basis of LiveScore to develop this. I currently use Sibelius and export/import files, but it is not optimal. ProTools (utilizing Sibelius), Cubase, and Logic all have this integrated.
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It could be built into Live or a purchasable Pack. Would definitely increase the utility of Live for those inclined to compose with notation.
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Allphil4
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by Allphil4 » Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:42 pm

I'd second that. There are some of us who still like to look at notation!

abiah
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by abiah » Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:28 am

+1
piano roll is totally unhelpful for visualizing harmonic relationships, it would heartening if the ableton team could see that.

gbert
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by gbert » Sat Nov 17, 2018 11:31 am

+1

vondersulzburg
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by vondersulzburg » Sun Nov 18, 2018 2:49 pm

+1

Stefano6884
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by Stefano6884 » Wed Apr 24, 2019 9:23 am

+1! both for inputting and exporting

EDM Jim
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by EDM Jim » Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:09 am

A built-in music notation editor would be very helpful. This is the main thing keeping us from committing to Ableton and going to Live Suite right now. Because of this lack, we are still looking at Ableton's competition. We would really like to go with Ableton. Please consider adding this basic tool.

123Thomas
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by 123Thomas » Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:55 pm

I agree, - it would be great to have notation as part of Ableton. Its such a basic thing, and is stopping me from being able to wholeheartedly use ableton.
PS The 'Bach' max object are fantastic, in a very different way, and I use them a lot, but they can't take the place of a direct ableton midi/notation interface.

jonljacobi
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by jonljacobi » Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:21 am

T'would be nice, but I wouldn't hold my breath. There are too many ways to scratch that itch. I'd lobby for comprehensive MIDI song output before notation.

The kong
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by The kong » Fri Nov 15, 2019 12:26 pm

+1

pottering
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by pottering » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:37 pm

OP doesn't like it, but for people that don't know, Livescore is free (it used to be paid) and can be downloaded from here:

http://www.computermusicnotation.com/
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jonljacobi
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by jonljacobi » Sat Nov 16, 2019 12:03 am

pottering wrote:
Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:37 pm
OP doesn't like it, but for people that don't know, Livescore is free (it used to be paid) and can be downloaded from here:

http://www.computermusicnotation.com/
Thanks.

nikuser

Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by nikuser » Sat Dec 14, 2019 5:47 am

+1

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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by 8E » Sat Dec 14, 2019 1:10 pm

+1

Not notation, but display in real time (can be applied after effects too!): https://youtu.be/-sB-hDEEhFs
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Re: Ableton Notation / Score Editor

Post by KG II » Tue Jan 28, 2020 11:07 pm

+1

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