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Keith McMillen, instrumental innovator, has died
Keith McMillen has passed away at the age of 67. There’s a complete obituary posted this evening by Keith McMillen Instruments.
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From Ancient Greek to Znameny Chant, a world beyond Western notation
If news of Finale’s demise had you pondering what notation is for – and who it’s for – those are the right questions to ask. And yes, there is a world beyond Common Western Notation.
Finale music notation software discontinued; devs embrace Dorico
It’s the end of an era in music notation software. 35 years after its introduction as Coda Music Technologies’ Finale, the landmark scoring software is at the end of its life. Developer MakeMusic is offering a steeply discounted crossgrade to Steinberg’s Dorico, and says Dorico represents “the bright future of the music notation industry.”
Peter Kirn - August 26, 2024
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Creature from the ID lets you live your 50s sci-fi soundtrack fantasies
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Mid-1980s GE and Maxell cassette player advertising was next-level
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