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DaveL

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I'm wondering if anyone can recommend some free midi software I can download to generate sheet music from my Casio Privia PX-120.  I have the cables already, but I don't have software.  I'm trying to compose, and I improvise alot, so I'm trying to generate sheets of what I play because I don't always remember what I play after I play it.  Looking for something easy to setup that won't require new drivers.

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

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Anvil Studio-among many other features-also has a live notation function which works pretty well. This has a freeware edition or a paid version if you need the extra functions, although it is a completely functioning program without the paid version.

 

Once installed, click on the "view" menu on top of the screen, then select "compose"-select open for a list of sample .mid files in the program, or "new" to start your own.

 

This is a pretty deep program with alot of options which might be more than you wanted. For freeware though, it has many functions although I'm not thrilled with the appearance-is a little odd IMO because it shows more than one function in a split window unless you turn that off, in "options". Defaults to a huge "help" screen underneath whatever part of the program you have opened-mixer, composer, tablature etc.

 

I also use a program called "midi sheet music".....

 

http://sourceforge.net/projects/midisheetmusic/

 

Again freeware but does not allow for recording your input-only plays back midi files in standard grand staff notation, but good for studying piano compositions-shows notation with or without letter names, can slow down tempo easily for practicing. Very simple and small program, in case you are interested. I am using it to study classical piano pieces most of which are in the "public domain"-free to use for educational or personal use.

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