Notion Hack 3.2.1 + Redeem Codes
Compose anywhere
Developer: NOTION Music, Inc.
Category: Music
Price: Free
Version: 3.2.1
ID: com.notionmusic.Notion
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Description
With over 10 years in the App Store, Notion Mobile is a free, award-winning music composition tool for iOS, iPadOS®, macOS and more! You’ll effortlessly create dynamic compositions in traditional musical notation or guitar tablature with its intuitive touch-based interface and incredibly broad editing capabilities.
With a user-friendly interface and simple interactive piano keyboard, fretboard, drum pad, and even optional Handwriting Recognition, Notion Mobile makes it easy to get started composing your music. You can also hear your music performed with the most realistic playback possible, using real audio samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios.
Notion Mobile is a native cross-platform app, meaning you can write anywhere on any device without requiring a constant Internet connection. And when you’re back online, you’ll be able to sync your work across multiple devices — either through your preferred cloud provider, or through the optional wireless transfer between PreSonus applications on any device. Start your work on one device and finish it on another. Once you are happy with your creation you can share the Notion file, or export as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF or as an audio file.
Compose, edit, and play back your music performed with real piano and orchestral samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios — along with outstanding sampled guitar, bass, drums and other popular instruments. And when you’re ready for more sounds, you’ll find the extensive library of Notion Add-on Soundsets to purchase as part of the Feature Bundle. To save space, the initial app download contains just piano — you can then manage which of the bundled Soundsets to have on your device or keep in the cloud, just tap on Sound Installation.
Notion has been featured in various Apple campaigns including the 2014 YourVerse television commercials and has won several awards, including a prestigious music industry NAMM TEC Award for Best Smartphone/Tablet App.
What you get:
Notion Mobile includes unlimited staves, comprehensive editing features and core orchestral and rhythm section Soundsets — all for free. You can optionally register (also for free!) to unlock an additional Soundset (containing Solo Strings, Classical Saxophones and Glockenspiel), the multivoice function that allows writing in up to 4 voices per staff, and access to the friendly Notion Mobile User Forum. Then for the full experience, either sign in with your Studio One+ membership or purchase the Notion Feature Bundle. This unlocks Handwriting Recognition, all the Expansion Soundsets (including many auxiliary instruments and additional articulations and effects), additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC) and direct file transfer between any PreSonus application running on the same network (including Notion Mobile, Notion Desktop, and Studio One.)
Free:
Unlimited staves
All editing features
Core Soundsets
Export as MIDI, PDF, wav, mp3
Register for free:
Reward Soundset including Solo Strings, Glockenspiel, Classical Saxophones
Access to the new Notion Mobile User Forum
Additionally write for voices 3 and 4 in a single staff
Export as MusicXML, Compressed MusicXML
Feature Bundle (in-app purchase or sign in with Studio One+):
Handwriting Recognition, powered by MyScript
Available on iPhone, iPad and macOS (macOS with supporting graphics tablet or using Sidecar with compatible iPad)
Automatic pen vs. finger recognition to switch between handwriting and edit mode
Pressure-sensitive support for Apple Pencil
Adjustable timer for Handwriting Recognition
Override handwriting timer by double tapping Apple Pencil (2nd Gen)
All Expansion Soundsets
Additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC)
Direct file transfer between any PreSonus application running on the same network (including Notion Mobile, Notion Desktop, and Studio One)
With a user-friendly interface and simple interactive piano keyboard, fretboard, drum pad, and even optional Handwriting Recognition, Notion Mobile makes it easy to get started composing your music. You can also hear your music performed with the most realistic playback possible, using real audio samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios.
Notion Mobile is a native cross-platform app, meaning you can write anywhere on any device without requiring a constant Internet connection. And when you’re back online, you’ll be able to sync your work across multiple devices — either through your preferred cloud provider, or through the optional wireless transfer between PreSonus applications on any device. Start your work on one device and finish it on another. Once you are happy with your creation you can share the Notion file, or export as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF or as an audio file.
Compose, edit, and play back your music performed with real piano and orchestral samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios — along with outstanding sampled guitar, bass, drums and other popular instruments. And when you’re ready for more sounds, you’ll find the extensive library of Notion Add-on Soundsets to purchase as part of the Feature Bundle. To save space, the initial app download contains just piano — you can then manage which of the bundled Soundsets to have on your device or keep in the cloud, just tap on Sound Installation.
Notion has been featured in various Apple campaigns including the 2014 YourVerse television commercials and has won several awards, including a prestigious music industry NAMM TEC Award for Best Smartphone/Tablet App.
What you get:
Notion Mobile includes unlimited staves, comprehensive editing features and core orchestral and rhythm section Soundsets — all for free. You can optionally register (also for free!) to unlock an additional Soundset (containing Solo Strings, Classical Saxophones and Glockenspiel), the multivoice function that allows writing in up to 4 voices per staff, and access to the friendly Notion Mobile User Forum. Then for the full experience, either sign in with your Studio One+ membership or purchase the Notion Feature Bundle. This unlocks Handwriting Recognition, all the Expansion Soundsets (including many auxiliary instruments and additional articulations and effects), additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC) and direct file transfer between any PreSonus application running on the same network (including Notion Mobile, Notion Desktop, and Studio One.)
Free:
Unlimited staves
All editing features
Core Soundsets
Export as MIDI, PDF, wav, mp3
Register for free:
Reward Soundset including Solo Strings, Glockenspiel, Classical Saxophones
Access to the new Notion Mobile User Forum
Additionally write for voices 3 and 4 in a single staff
Export as MusicXML, Compressed MusicXML
Feature Bundle (in-app purchase or sign in with Studio One+):
Handwriting Recognition, powered by MyScript
Available on iPhone, iPad and macOS (macOS with supporting graphics tablet or using Sidecar with compatible iPad)
Automatic pen vs. finger recognition to switch between handwriting and edit mode
Pressure-sensitive support for Apple Pencil
Adjustable timer for Handwriting Recognition
Override handwriting timer by double tapping Apple Pencil (2nd Gen)
All Expansion Soundsets
Additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC)
Direct file transfer between any PreSonus application running on the same network (including Notion Mobile, Notion Desktop, and Studio One)
Version history
3.2.1
2023-07-21
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3.2.1 Maintenance Release.
For release notes visit: https://shorturl.at/CDEQ6
For hints, tips and more help, visit our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com
3.2.0 Release Notes Summary:
For the full guide, check: https://shorturl.at/gmFGY
Notion Mobile is now part of Studio One+ (the new name for PreSonus Sphere)
Notation
Mid-staff Instrument change now possible (Shift+I)
Slides and glissandi can now be added to grace notes
Pedal up/down tool now available to Vibraphone
Different harmonic type text now available for score entry: Harp Harmonic (HH), Tap Harmonic (TH), Pinch Harmonic(PH)
Increased spacing between a time signature change and any following accidentals
Cross-staff tuplet number no longer shows between staves
Stems on cross-staff notes now show correctly when beam is dragged
Beam is now shown on correct side if all notes in a group are cross-staff
Fingering numbers can now be stacked vertically for chords
Finger substitution dashes and numbers now can be added (hold shift while adding the finger number)
Notes do not now overlap when they have different durations and in different voices
Issue fixed where on some occasions a gliss could not be added to the 3rd beat
Editing
New ‘Fill with Rhythm Slashes’ tool (Context menu>Tools)
Can now paste lyrics text from an external source (e.g. system clipboard)
Can now advance lyrics on iOS with tab key (as well as space)
Entering lyrics after a melisma now does not skip the next note
Can now flip a tie below/above notes (Context menu>Attachments>Show Above/Below, or Ctrl+Shift+F)
Can now hide the tuplet number (Context menu>Make Custom Tuplet>Hide Number)
Fingerings can be realigned (Make a selection>Context menu>Tools)
Tempo markings can now be shortened, hidden, and deleted (Make a selection>Context Menu>Attachments)
Measure tools in the Context Menu now affect the measure in which the menu was opened (rather than where the caret is located)
Note Entry
New ‘Transpose Entry’ option in Options>Record Setup. This will transpose notes entered with both a MIDI instrument, and with the onscreen instruments
Now easier to create mixed duration tuplets, both by touch and in Step Time
Chords
More chord diagrams added for banjo
Maj9 chords now play back as expected (i.e. not as dom9)
Better handling of chord alterations (e.g. C13b9)
Layout
Titles on following pages can now be set at different sizes to page 1 as expected
UI
Palette spacing improvements
Tooltips added for the Tools Grid
Drumpad octave up/down buttons now represented with arrows
General
Soundsets now retained when device is low on storage (iOS)
Rests are now not added to measures that have a one-measure repeat sign on MusicXML export
Documentation updated
For release notes visit: https://shorturl.at/CDEQ6
For hints, tips and more help, visit our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com
3.2.0 Release Notes Summary:
For the full guide, check: https://shorturl.at/gmFGY
Notion Mobile is now part of Studio One+ (the new name for PreSonus Sphere)
Notation
Mid-staff Instrument change now possible (Shift+I)
Slides and glissandi can now be added to grace notes
Pedal up/down tool now available to Vibraphone
Different harmonic type text now available for score entry: Harp Harmonic (HH), Tap Harmonic (TH), Pinch Harmonic(PH)
Increased spacing between a time signature change and any following accidentals
Cross-staff tuplet number no longer shows between staves
Stems on cross-staff notes now show correctly when beam is dragged
Beam is now shown on correct side if all notes in a group are cross-staff
Fingering numbers can now be stacked vertically for chords
Finger substitution dashes and numbers now can be added (hold shift while adding the finger number)
Notes do not now overlap when they have different durations and in different voices
Issue fixed where on some occasions a gliss could not be added to the 3rd beat
Editing
New ‘Fill with Rhythm Slashes’ tool (Context menu>Tools)
Can now paste lyrics text from an external source (e.g. system clipboard)
Can now advance lyrics on iOS with tab key (as well as space)
Entering lyrics after a melisma now does not skip the next note
Can now flip a tie below/above notes (Context menu>Attachments>Show Above/Below, or Ctrl+Shift+F)
Can now hide the tuplet number (Context menu>Make Custom Tuplet>Hide Number)
Fingerings can be realigned (Make a selection>Context menu>Tools)
Tempo markings can now be shortened, hidden, and deleted (Make a selection>Context Menu>Attachments)
Measure tools in the Context Menu now affect the measure in which the menu was opened (rather than where the caret is located)
Note Entry
New ‘Transpose Entry’ option in Options>Record Setup. This will transpose notes entered with both a MIDI instrument, and with the onscreen instruments
Now easier to create mixed duration tuplets, both by touch and in Step Time
Chords
More chord diagrams added for banjo
Maj9 chords now play back as expected (i.e. not as dom9)
Better handling of chord alterations (e.g. C13b9)
Layout
Titles on following pages can now be set at different sizes to page 1 as expected
UI
Palette spacing improvements
Tooltips added for the Tools Grid
Drumpad octave up/down buttons now represented with arrows
General
Soundsets now retained when device is low on storage (iOS)
Rests are now not added to measures that have a one-measure repeat sign on MusicXML export
Documentation updated
3.2
2023-07-18
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3.2. For the full guide, check:
https://shorturl.at/gmFGY
For hints, tips and more help, visit our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com
3.2 Release Notes Summary:
Notion Mobile is now part of Studio One+ (the new name for PreSonus Sphere)
Notation
Mid-staff Instrument change now possible (Shift+I)
Slides and glissandi can now be added to grace notes
Pedal up/down tool now available to Vibraphone
Different harmonic type text now available for score entry: Harp Harmonic (HH), Tap Harmonic (TH), Pinch Harmonic(PH)
Increased spacing between a time signature change and any following accidentals
Cross-staff tuplet number no longer shows between staves
Stems on cross-staff notes now show correctly when beam is dragged
Beam is now shown on correct side if all notes in a group are cross-staff
Fingering numbers can now be stacked vertically for chords
Finger substitution dashes and numbers now can be added (hold shift while adding the finger number)
Notes do not now overlap when they have different durations and in different voices
Issue fixed where on some occasions a gliss could not be added to the 3rd beat
Editing
New ‘Fill with Rhythm Slashes’ tool (Context menu>Tools)
Can now paste lyrics text from an external source (e.g. system clipboard)
Can now advance lyrics on iOS with tab key (as well as space)
Entering lyrics after a melisma now does not skip the next note
Can now flip a tie below/above notes (Context menu>Attachments>Show Above/Below, or Ctrl+Shift+F)
Can now hide the tuplet number (Context menu>Make Custom Tuplet>Hide Number)
Fingerings can be realigned (Make a selection>Context menu>Tools)
Tempo markings can now be shortened, hidden, and deleted (Make a selection>Context Menu>Attachments)
Measure tools in the Context Menu now affect the measure in which the menu was opened (rather than where the caret is located)
Note Entry
New ‘Transpose Entry’ option in Options>Record Setup. This will transpose notes entered with both a MIDI instrument, and with the onscreen instruments
Now easier to create mixed duration tuplets, both by touch and in Step Time
Chords
More chord diagrams added for banjo
Maj9 chords now play back as expected (i.e. not as dom9)
Better handling of chord alterations (e.g. C13b9)
Layout
Titles on following pages can now be set at different sizes to page 1 as expected
UI
Palette spacing improvements
Tooltips added for the Tools Grid
Drumpad octave up/down buttons now represented with arrows
General
Soundsets now retained when device is low on storage (iOS)
Rests are now not added to measures that have a one-measure repeat sign on MusicXML export
Documentation updated
https://shorturl.at/gmFGY
For hints, tips and more help, visit our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com
3.2 Release Notes Summary:
Notion Mobile is now part of Studio One+ (the new name for PreSonus Sphere)
Notation
Mid-staff Instrument change now possible (Shift+I)
Slides and glissandi can now be added to grace notes
Pedal up/down tool now available to Vibraphone
Different harmonic type text now available for score entry: Harp Harmonic (HH), Tap Harmonic (TH), Pinch Harmonic(PH)
Increased spacing between a time signature change and any following accidentals
Cross-staff tuplet number no longer shows between staves
Stems on cross-staff notes now show correctly when beam is dragged
Beam is now shown on correct side if all notes in a group are cross-staff
Fingering numbers can now be stacked vertically for chords
Finger substitution dashes and numbers now can be added (hold shift while adding the finger number)
Notes do not now overlap when they have different durations and in different voices
Issue fixed where on some occasions a gliss could not be added to the 3rd beat
Editing
New ‘Fill with Rhythm Slashes’ tool (Context menu>Tools)
Can now paste lyrics text from an external source (e.g. system clipboard)
Can now advance lyrics on iOS with tab key (as well as space)
Entering lyrics after a melisma now does not skip the next note
Can now flip a tie below/above notes (Context menu>Attachments>Show Above/Below, or Ctrl+Shift+F)
Can now hide the tuplet number (Context menu>Make Custom Tuplet>Hide Number)
Fingerings can be realigned (Make a selection>Context menu>Tools)
Tempo markings can now be shortened, hidden, and deleted (Make a selection>Context Menu>Attachments)
Measure tools in the Context Menu now affect the measure in which the menu was opened (rather than where the caret is located)
Note Entry
New ‘Transpose Entry’ option in Options>Record Setup. This will transpose notes entered with both a MIDI instrument, and with the onscreen instruments
Now easier to create mixed duration tuplets, both by touch and in Step Time
Chords
More chord diagrams added for banjo
Maj9 chords now play back as expected (i.e. not as dom9)
Better handling of chord alterations (e.g. C13b9)
Layout
Titles on following pages can now be set at different sizes to page 1 as expected
UI
Palette spacing improvements
Tooltips added for the Tools Grid
Drumpad octave up/down buttons now represented with arrows
General
Soundsets now retained when device is low on storage (iOS)
Rests are now not added to measures that have a one-measure repeat sign on MusicXML export
Documentation updated
3.1.2
2023-06-01
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3.1.2 maintenance release. For the full guide, check:
https://shorturl.at/lvIKR
For hints, tips and more help, visit our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com
https://shorturl.at/lvIKR
For hints, tips and more help, visit our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com
3.1.1
2023-04-27
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3.1.1 maintenance release. For the full guide, check: www.shorturl.at/fgAG2
3.1
2023-03-22
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3.1. New features include lasso selection*, playback of selected staves, adding multiple chords to empty measures, new demo files to explore.
Plus over 100 enhancements and fixes. For the full guide, check: www.shorturl.at/eqY27
*Part of the handwriting recognition tool, available as part of the Feature Bundle (in-app purchase required)
Plus over 100 enhancements and fixes. For the full guide, check: www.shorturl.at/eqY27
*Part of the handwriting recognition tool, available as part of the Feature Bundle (in-app purchase required)
3.0.4
2022-12-13
New in Notion 3.0.4:
Improvements
Stability fixes and performance improvements
Allow fretboard to swipe left and right
New icons to access tuplet command
Dark/light mode switching improvements
Fixes
Breath marks at barline applied too early in playback
Main Channel pan issue with scores saved in Notion Mobile and reopened in Notion 6
Repeat barline at the end of a piece does not repeat
Transpose key signature option is not showing as expected when the selection contains a
key signature change
Advancing in Step time removes open ties from chords
Issue entering lyrics for verse 2 under verse 1 on the bottom staff of a system
Tapping a score location during playback re-starts from the new location twice
Notes that are 'tied to', are sometimes misplaced on MIDI import
If you're looking for tips and help or want to see the long list of new features and improvements in Notion Mobile 3, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com or search for our 'PreSonus Notion Users' Facebook group.
Improvements
Stability fixes and performance improvements
Allow fretboard to swipe left and right
New icons to access tuplet command
Dark/light mode switching improvements
Fixes
Breath marks at barline applied too early in playback
Main Channel pan issue with scores saved in Notion Mobile and reopened in Notion 6
Repeat barline at the end of a piece does not repeat
Transpose key signature option is not showing as expected when the selection contains a
key signature change
Advancing in Step time removes open ties from chords
Issue entering lyrics for verse 2 under verse 1 on the bottom staff of a system
Tapping a score location during playback re-starts from the new location twice
Notes that are 'tied to', are sometimes misplaced on MIDI import
If you're looking for tips and help or want to see the long list of new features and improvements in Notion Mobile 3, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com or search for our 'PreSonus Notion Users' Facebook group.
3.0.3
2022-11-08
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3 — mobile composition, redefined.
Rewritten from the ground up, Notion Mobile is a brand new application - if you’re updating from the previous Notion iOS version, then here’s a long list of improvements and new features for you! If you're looking for tips and help, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com or search for our 'PreSonus Notion Users' Facebook group.
Notion Mobile 3.0.3:
Performance and stability fixes
NS-3484 - Notion not finishing at 'Fine' after DS - in playback and export
NS-3494 - Accent Shortcut (circumflex symbol (^) does not work on Mac
NS-3633 - Cannot delete final measure when part of a selection
NS-3635 - Context-menu is missing rounded corners
NS-3649 - Delete measure only deletes contents of measure, not the measure itself
NS-3655 - Note entry via real-time record is not splitting notes between left and right hands on a grand staff
NS-3670 - Chord jumps to minor from half-diminished when de-selecting the 7th
NS-3671 - Playback caret is hidden if top staff is hidden
[NS] - Guitar and piano not appearing in top group of instrument picker in non-English languages
Rewritten from the ground up, Notion Mobile is a brand new application - if you’re updating from the previous Notion iOS version, then here’s a long list of improvements and new features for you! If you're looking for tips and help, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com or search for our 'PreSonus Notion Users' Facebook group.
Notion Mobile 3.0.3:
Performance and stability fixes
NS-3484 - Notion not finishing at 'Fine' after DS - in playback and export
NS-3494 - Accent Shortcut (circumflex symbol (^) does not work on Mac
NS-3633 - Cannot delete final measure when part of a selection
NS-3635 - Context-menu is missing rounded corners
NS-3649 - Delete measure only deletes contents of measure, not the measure itself
NS-3655 - Note entry via real-time record is not splitting notes between left and right hands on a grand staff
NS-3670 - Chord jumps to minor from half-diminished when de-selecting the 7th
NS-3671 - Playback caret is hidden if top staff is hidden
[NS] - Guitar and piano not appearing in top group of instrument picker in non-English languages
3.0.2
2022-10-24
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3 — mobile composition, redefined.
Rewritten from the ground up, Notion Mobile is a brand new application - if you’re updating from the previous Notion iOS version, then here’s a long list of improvements and new features for you! If you're looking for tips and help, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com or search for our 'PreSonus Notion Users' Facebook group.
Notion Mobile 3.0.2:
Issue fixed when registering
Notion Mobile 3.0.1:
Bug fixes:
Fixes for iCloud
Handwriting options in the Options Menu are not unlocked after 'Restore Purchases'
Cannot delete final measure when part of a selection
Notes only go into treble staff when using step/real-time record with a grand staff
Dragging a pitch left/right on input does not take key signature into account
Cross-staff beaming crashes Notion if both staves are selected
Notion Mobile 3.0:
Native cross-platform support
PreSonus Sphere Support - unlock all features and sounds with your PreSonus Sphere membership
Features and sounds can alternatively be unlocked with a per platform in in-app purchase
Forum access available for Sphere members, or with free registration at my.presonus.com
Handwriting Recognition:
Pen / finger automatic option can be chosen
Now available on phone
Recognition improvements
Timer can be adjusted between handwriting, and the digital recognition
With Apple Pencil 2, double tap the pencil to force recognition
App Design:
New Welcome Page
Palette can be positioned on left or right side
Option for large or small palette icons
Option for standard width or compact palette
UI can be shown in dark or light
Score can be shown dark or light
On-screen instruments:
Keyboard key width can be changed
Octave up/down buttons and range slider added to keyboard
Drum pad can be used to enter pitch for non-drum instruments
Capo can be edited from either the score text direction, or from the on-screen guitar fretboard
Note entry:
Enter up to four voices per staff
Change duration of selected notes by tapping a duration on the palette
Keyboard shortcuts on all platforms
Option to use letters for durations (e.g. ‘e’ for eighth note)
Tab notes can be typed directly into tablature staff
Move notes between hands on a grand staff
Show/hide stems when viewing tablature only
Grace note slashes can now be hidden (so appoggiaturas can be written)
New insertion caret
Drum labels show when hovering over drum staff
Change the accidental of a pending/existing note by dragging it left and right
Change the technique of a drum pitch, by dragging a pending/existing note left and right
L & R sticking for drums now added to palette
Allow user to hide instrument key in score/part (e.g. Clarinet "in Bb")
Selection:
New selection tool is now object based rather than range based
A selection can be initiated by a simple press and drag
New shortcut icons for a selection for quicker copy/paste/transpose
Paste Reflow paste selection into new a rhythmic position in the bar, and Notion will re-spell durations over barlines
Add element (e.g. dynamic) to all selected staves at once
Ability to select highest/lowest notes in a selection
Selection of notes can be dragged to transpose
Selection of notes can be changed to rests and vice versa
Selected notes can be turned into grace notes and vice versa
Selection of similar elements can be edited together by dragging. e.g. adjusting one hairpin in a selection affects all hairpins in the selection at that same position)
Text:
Line breaks can be added to text boxes
Smart verses entry in Lyrics mode
Chord symbols now do not affect note spacing if there is space for them
Metronome in playback
Export:
Send score between Notion Mobile running on two different devices over network
Send score or audio over a local network to Notion 6 desktop or Studio One 6
New export audio formats: m4a, Opus or FLAC
New browser-based Help available
Rewritten from the ground up, Notion Mobile is a brand new application - if you’re updating from the previous Notion iOS version, then here’s a long list of improvements and new features for you! If you're looking for tips and help, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com or search for our 'PreSonus Notion Users' Facebook group.
Notion Mobile 3.0.2:
Issue fixed when registering
Notion Mobile 3.0.1:
Bug fixes:
Fixes for iCloud
Handwriting options in the Options Menu are not unlocked after 'Restore Purchases'
Cannot delete final measure when part of a selection
Notes only go into treble staff when using step/real-time record with a grand staff
Dragging a pitch left/right on input does not take key signature into account
Cross-staff beaming crashes Notion if both staves are selected
Notion Mobile 3.0:
Native cross-platform support
PreSonus Sphere Support - unlock all features and sounds with your PreSonus Sphere membership
Features and sounds can alternatively be unlocked with a per platform in in-app purchase
Forum access available for Sphere members, or with free registration at my.presonus.com
Handwriting Recognition:
Pen / finger automatic option can be chosen
Now available on phone
Recognition improvements
Timer can be adjusted between handwriting, and the digital recognition
With Apple Pencil 2, double tap the pencil to force recognition
App Design:
New Welcome Page
Palette can be positioned on left or right side
Option for large or small palette icons
Option for standard width or compact palette
UI can be shown in dark or light
Score can be shown dark or light
On-screen instruments:
Keyboard key width can be changed
Octave up/down buttons and range slider added to keyboard
Drum pad can be used to enter pitch for non-drum instruments
Capo can be edited from either the score text direction, or from the on-screen guitar fretboard
Note entry:
Enter up to four voices per staff
Change duration of selected notes by tapping a duration on the palette
Keyboard shortcuts on all platforms
Option to use letters for durations (e.g. ‘e’ for eighth note)
Tab notes can be typed directly into tablature staff
Move notes between hands on a grand staff
Show/hide stems when viewing tablature only
Grace note slashes can now be hidden (so appoggiaturas can be written)
New insertion caret
Drum labels show when hovering over drum staff
Change the accidental of a pending/existing note by dragging it left and right
Change the technique of a drum pitch, by dragging a pending/existing note left and right
L & R sticking for drums now added to palette
Allow user to hide instrument key in score/part (e.g. Clarinet "in Bb")
Selection:
New selection tool is now object based rather than range based
A selection can be initiated by a simple press and drag
New shortcut icons for a selection for quicker copy/paste/transpose
Paste Reflow paste selection into new a rhythmic position in the bar, and Notion will re-spell durations over barlines
Add element (e.g. dynamic) to all selected staves at once
Ability to select highest/lowest notes in a selection
Selection of notes can be dragged to transpose
Selection of notes can be changed to rests and vice versa
Selected notes can be turned into grace notes and vice versa
Selection of similar elements can be edited together by dragging. e.g. adjusting one hairpin in a selection affects all hairpins in the selection at that same position)
Text:
Line breaks can be added to text boxes
Smart verses entry in Lyrics mode
Chord symbols now do not affect note spacing if there is space for them
Metronome in playback
Export:
Send score between Notion Mobile running on two different devices over network
Send score or audio over a local network to Notion 6 desktop or Studio One 6
New export audio formats: m4a, Opus or FLAC
New browser-based Help available
3.0.1
2022-10-21
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3 — mobile composition, redefined.
Rewritten from the ground up, Notion Mobile is a brand new application - if you’re updating from the previous Notion iOS version, then here’s a long list of improvements and new features for you! If you're looking for tips and help, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com or search for our 'PreSonus Notion Users' Facebook group.
Notion Mobile 3.0.1:
Bug fixes:
Fixes for iCloud
Handwriting options in the Options Menu are not unlocked after 'Restore Purchases'
Cannot delete final measure when part of a selection
Notes only go into treble staff when using step/real-time record with a grand staff
Dragging a pitch left/right on input does not take key signature into account
Accent Keyboard Shortcut (circumflex symbol (^) does not work on Mac
Cross-staff beaming crashes Notion if both staves are selected
Notion Mobile 3.0:
Native cross-platform support
PreSonus Sphere Support - unlock all features and sounds with your PreSonus Sphere membership
Features and sounds can alternatively be unlocked with a per platform in in-app purchase
Forum access available for Sphere members, or with free registration at my.presonus.com
Handwriting Recognition:
Pen / finger automatic option can be chosen
Now available on phone
Recognition improvements
Timer can be adjusted between handwriting, and the digital recognition
With Apple Pencil 2, double tap the pencil to force recognition
App Design:
New Welcome Page
Palette can be positioned on left or right side
Option for large or small palette icons
Option for standard width or compact palette
UI can be shown in dark or light
Score can be shown dark or light
On-screen instruments:
Keyboard key width can be changed
Octave up/down buttons and range slider added to keyboard
Drum pad can be used to enter pitch for non-drum instruments
Capo can be edited from either the score text direction, or from the on-screen guitar fretboard
Note entry:
Enter up to four voices per staff
Change duration of selected notes by tapping a duration on the palette
Keyboard shortcuts on all platforms
Option to use letters for durations (e.g. ‘e’ for eighth note)
Tab notes can be typed directly into tablature staff
Move notes between hands on a grand staff
Show/hide stems when viewing tablature only
Grace note slashes can now be hidden (so appoggiaturas can be written)
New insertion caret
Drum labels show when hovering over drum staff
Change the accidental of a pending/existing note by dragging it left and right
Change the technique of a drum pitch, by dragging a pending/existing note left and right
L & R sticking for drums now added to palette
Allow user to hide instrument key in score/part (e.g. Clarinet "in Bb")
Selection:
New selection tool is now object based rather than range based
A selection can be initiated by a simple press and drag
New shortcut icons for a selection for quicker copy/paste/transpose
Paste Reflow paste selection into new a rhythmic position in the bar, and Notion will re-spell durations over barlines
Add element (e.g. dynamic) to all selected staves at once
Ability to select highest/lowest notes in a selection
Selection of notes can be dragged to transpose
Selection of notes can be changed to rests and vice versa
Selected notes can be turned into grace notes and vice versa
Selection of similar elements can be edited together by dragging. e.g. adjusting one hairpin in a selection affects all hairpins in the selection at that same position)
Text:
Line breaks can be added to text boxes
Smart verses entry in Lyrics mode
Chord symbols now do not affect note spacing if there is space for them
Metronome in playback
Export:
Send score between Notion Mobile running on two different devices over network
Send score or audio over a local network to Notion 6 desktop or Studio One 6
New export audio formats: m4a, Opus or FLAC
New browser-based Help available
Rewritten from the ground up, Notion Mobile is a brand new application - if you’re updating from the previous Notion iOS version, then here’s a long list of improvements and new features for you! If you're looking for tips and help, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com or search for our 'PreSonus Notion Users' Facebook group.
Notion Mobile 3.0.1:
Bug fixes:
Fixes for iCloud
Handwriting options in the Options Menu are not unlocked after 'Restore Purchases'
Cannot delete final measure when part of a selection
Notes only go into treble staff when using step/real-time record with a grand staff
Dragging a pitch left/right on input does not take key signature into account
Accent Keyboard Shortcut (circumflex symbol (^) does not work on Mac
Cross-staff beaming crashes Notion if both staves are selected
Notion Mobile 3.0:
Native cross-platform support
PreSonus Sphere Support - unlock all features and sounds with your PreSonus Sphere membership
Features and sounds can alternatively be unlocked with a per platform in in-app purchase
Forum access available for Sphere members, or with free registration at my.presonus.com
Handwriting Recognition:
Pen / finger automatic option can be chosen
Now available on phone
Recognition improvements
Timer can be adjusted between handwriting, and the digital recognition
With Apple Pencil 2, double tap the pencil to force recognition
App Design:
New Welcome Page
Palette can be positioned on left or right side
Option for large or small palette icons
Option for standard width or compact palette
UI can be shown in dark or light
Score can be shown dark or light
On-screen instruments:
Keyboard key width can be changed
Octave up/down buttons and range slider added to keyboard
Drum pad can be used to enter pitch for non-drum instruments
Capo can be edited from either the score text direction, or from the on-screen guitar fretboard
Note entry:
Enter up to four voices per staff
Change duration of selected notes by tapping a duration on the palette
Keyboard shortcuts on all platforms
Option to use letters for durations (e.g. ‘e’ for eighth note)
Tab notes can be typed directly into tablature staff
Move notes between hands on a grand staff
Show/hide stems when viewing tablature only
Grace note slashes can now be hidden (so appoggiaturas can be written)
New insertion caret
Drum labels show when hovering over drum staff
Change the accidental of a pending/existing note by dragging it left and right
Change the technique of a drum pitch, by dragging a pending/existing note left and right
L & R sticking for drums now added to palette
Allow user to hide instrument key in score/part (e.g. Clarinet "in Bb")
Selection:
New selection tool is now object based rather than range based
A selection can be initiated by a simple press and drag
New shortcut icons for a selection for quicker copy/paste/transpose
Paste Reflow paste selection into new a rhythmic position in the bar, and Notion will re-spell durations over barlines
Add element (e.g. dynamic) to all selected staves at once
Ability to select highest/lowest notes in a selection
Selection of notes can be dragged to transpose
Selection of notes can be changed to rests and vice versa
Selected notes can be turned into grace notes and vice versa
Selection of similar elements can be edited together by dragging. e.g. adjusting one hairpin in a selection affects all hairpins in the selection at that same position)
Text:
Line breaks can be added to text boxes
Smart verses entry in Lyrics mode
Chord symbols now do not affect note spacing if there is space for them
Metronome in playback
Export:
Send score between Notion Mobile running on two different devices over network
Send score or audio over a local network to Notion 6 desktop or Studio One 6
New export audio formats: m4a, Opus or FLAC
New browser-based Help available
3.0
2022-10-18
Welcome to Notion Mobile 3.0.0 — mobile composition, redefined.
Rewritten from the ground up, Notion Mobile is a brand new application - if you’re updating from the previous Notion iOS version, then here’s a long list of improvements and new features for you!
If you're looking for tips and help, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com
What’s new in Notion Mobile 3.0:
Native cross-platform support
PreSonus Sphere Support - unlock all features and sounds with your PreSonus Sphere membership
Features and sounds can alternatively be unlocked with a per platform in in-app purchase
Forum access available for Sphere members, or with free registration at my.presonus.com
Handwriting Recognition:
Pen / finger automatic option can be chosen
Now available on phone
Recognition improvements
Timer can be adjusted between handwriting, and the digital recognition
With Apple Pencil 2, double tap the pencil to force recognition
App Design:
New Welcome Page
Palette can be positioned on left or right side
Option for large or small palette icons
Option for standard width or compact palette
UI can be shown in dark or light
Score can be shown dark or light
On-screen instruments:
Keyboard key width can be changed
Octave up/down buttons and range slider added to keyboard
Drum pad can be used to enter pitch for non-drum instruments
Capo can be edited from either the score text direction, or from the on-screen guitar fretboard
Note entry:
Enter up to four voices per staff
Change duration of selected notes by tapping a duration on the palette
Keyboard shortcuts on all platforms
Option to use letters for durations (e.g. ‘e’ for eighth note)
Tab notes can be typed directly into tablature staff
Move notes between hands on a grand staff
Show/hide stems when viewing tablature only
Grace note slashes can now be hidden (so appoggiaturas can be written)
New insertion caret
Drum labels show when hovering over drum staff
Change the accidental of a pending/existing note by dragging it left and right
Change the technique of a drum pitch, by dragging a pending/existing note left and right
L & R sticking for drums now added to palette
Layout:
Allow user to hide instrument key in score/part (e.g. Clarinet "in Bb")
Selection
New selection tool is now object based rather than range based
A selection can be initiated by a simple press and drag
New shortcut icons for a selection for quicker copy/paste/transpose
Paste Reflow paste selection into new a rhythmic position in the bar, and Notion will re-spell durations over barlines
Add element (e.g. dynamic) to all selected staves at once
Ability to select highest/lowest notes in a selection
Selection of notes can be dragged to transpose
Selection of notes can be changed to rests and vice versa
Selected notes can be turned into grace notes and vice versa
Selection of similar elements can be edited together by dragging. e.g. adjusting one hairpin in a selection affects all hairpins in the selection at that same position)
Text:
Line breaks can be added to text boxes
Smart verses entry in Lyrics mode
Chord symbols now do not affect note spacing if there is space for them
Metronome in playback
Export:
Send score between Notion Mobile running on two different devices over network
Send score or audio over a local network to Notion 6 desktop or Studio One 5
New export audio formats: m4a, Opus or FLAC
New browser-based Help available in all languages
Rewritten from the ground up, Notion Mobile is a brand new application - if you’re updating from the previous Notion iOS version, then here’s a long list of improvements and new features for you!
If you're looking for tips and help, then join our new Notion Mobile forum at forums.presonus.com
What’s new in Notion Mobile 3.0:
Native cross-platform support
PreSonus Sphere Support - unlock all features and sounds with your PreSonus Sphere membership
Features and sounds can alternatively be unlocked with a per platform in in-app purchase
Forum access available for Sphere members, or with free registration at my.presonus.com
Handwriting Recognition:
Pen / finger automatic option can be chosen
Now available on phone
Recognition improvements
Timer can be adjusted between handwriting, and the digital recognition
With Apple Pencil 2, double tap the pencil to force recognition
App Design:
New Welcome Page
Palette can be positioned on left or right side
Option for large or small palette icons
Option for standard width or compact palette
UI can be shown in dark or light
Score can be shown dark or light
On-screen instruments:
Keyboard key width can be changed
Octave up/down buttons and range slider added to keyboard
Drum pad can be used to enter pitch for non-drum instruments
Capo can be edited from either the score text direction, or from the on-screen guitar fretboard
Note entry:
Enter up to four voices per staff
Change duration of selected notes by tapping a duration on the palette
Keyboard shortcuts on all platforms
Option to use letters for durations (e.g. ‘e’ for eighth note)
Tab notes can be typed directly into tablature staff
Move notes between hands on a grand staff
Show/hide stems when viewing tablature only
Grace note slashes can now be hidden (so appoggiaturas can be written)
New insertion caret
Drum labels show when hovering over drum staff
Change the accidental of a pending/existing note by dragging it left and right
Change the technique of a drum pitch, by dragging a pending/existing note left and right
L & R sticking for drums now added to palette
Layout:
Allow user to hide instrument key in score/part (e.g. Clarinet "in Bb")
Selection
New selection tool is now object based rather than range based
A selection can be initiated by a simple press and drag
New shortcut icons for a selection for quicker copy/paste/transpose
Paste Reflow paste selection into new a rhythmic position in the bar, and Notion will re-spell durations over barlines
Add element (e.g. dynamic) to all selected staves at once
Ability to select highest/lowest notes in a selection
Selection of notes can be dragged to transpose
Selection of notes can be changed to rests and vice versa
Selected notes can be turned into grace notes and vice versa
Selection of similar elements can be edited together by dragging. e.g. adjusting one hairpin in a selection affects all hairpins in the selection at that same position)
Text:
Line breaks can be added to text boxes
Smart verses entry in Lyrics mode
Chord symbols now do not affect note spacing if there is space for them
Metronome in playback
Export:
Send score between Notion Mobile running on two different devices over network
Send score or audio over a local network to Notion 6 desktop or Studio One 5
New export audio formats: m4a, Opus or FLAC
New browser-based Help available in all languages
2.6.3
2022-04-14
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.6.3
Improvements:
-Issue fixed with reported duration of exported mp3 audio files
-Registration for unlocking free instruments fixed
If you're looking for tips and help, then join our friendly Facebook community group. Search for 'PreSonus Notion Users', or just follow the Groups link from the official 'Notion by PreSonus' page.
Improvements:
-Issue fixed with reported duration of exported mp3 audio files
-Registration for unlocking free instruments fixed
If you're looking for tips and help, then join our friendly Facebook community group. Search for 'PreSonus Notion Users', or just follow the Groups link from the official 'Notion by PreSonus' page.
2.6.2
2021-10-19
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.6.2
Improvements:
-Issue fixed when double tapping repeat line to set number of repeats taken
-Improvements when handling ties in different voices
If you're looking for tips and help, then join our friendly Facebook community group. Search for 'PreSonus Notion Users', or just follow the Groups link from the official 'Notion by PreSonus' page.
Improvements:
-Issue fixed when double tapping repeat line to set number of repeats taken
-Improvements when handling ties in different voices
If you're looking for tips and help, then join our friendly Facebook community group. Search for 'PreSonus Notion Users', or just follow the Groups link from the official 'Notion by PreSonus' page.
2.6.1
2021-08-24
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.6.1 If you're looking for tips and help, then join our friendly Facebook community group. Search for 'PreSonus Notion Users', or just follow the Groups link from the official 'Notion by PreSonus' page.
Improvements
Hairpins (cresc / decrescendo lines) now move as expected when dragged for the first time
Mixer now always updates between different files opening
Mixer now always shows on importing a MusicXML file that has a part with multiple instruments in the same voice
Fixed occasional spacing issue between notes in voice 1 and 2
Fix an issue when tying voice 2 notes across a bar line when voice 1 has the same note
Fix for issue with joined stems
Occasional issue fixed if notes had incorrect sequencer data, leading to notes being held then released all together
German translations corrected
Improvements
Hairpins (cresc / decrescendo lines) now move as expected when dragged for the first time
Mixer now always updates between different files opening
Mixer now always shows on importing a MusicXML file that has a part with multiple instruments in the same voice
Fixed occasional spacing issue between notes in voice 1 and 2
Fix an issue when tying voice 2 notes across a bar line when voice 1 has the same note
Fix for issue with joined stems
Occasional issue fixed if notes had incorrect sequencer data, leading to notes being held then released all together
German translations corrected
2.6
2021-04-06
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.6. If you're looking for tips and help, then join our friendly Facebook community group. Search for 'PreSonus Notion Users', or just follow the Groups link from the official 'Notion by PreSonus' page.
Improvements:
Automatic rest groupings improved for
MIDI import
Realtime MIDI record
Fill with Rests tool
MusicXML import of verse information from Sibelius improved
User Guide and Handwriting Help pdfs now shown in device browser
Fixes:
Spacebar in Text Box now works as expected if lyrics have been previously entered
Multi-measure rests now not broken by final barline
Fix for occasional issue when changing guitar tab numbers
Shown ranges for Viola (Section), Cello (Section) and Bass (Section) have been corrected
Slash chord playback of enharmonic chords e.g. G#, D#, E#, A# now sounds as expected
Issue fixed with cross-staff beamed triplets that have glissandi
Fixed crash when cross-staff beaming the first pitch of the first chord of a tuplet
General stability fixes
Improvements:
Automatic rest groupings improved for
MIDI import
Realtime MIDI record
Fill with Rests tool
MusicXML import of verse information from Sibelius improved
User Guide and Handwriting Help pdfs now shown in device browser
Fixes:
Spacebar in Text Box now works as expected if lyrics have been previously entered
Multi-measure rests now not broken by final barline
Fix for occasional issue when changing guitar tab numbers
Shown ranges for Viola (Section), Cello (Section) and Bass (Section) have been corrected
Slash chord playback of enharmonic chords e.g. G#, D#, E#, A# now sounds as expected
Issue fixed with cross-staff beamed triplets that have glissandi
Fixed crash when cross-staff beaming the first pitch of the first chord of a tuplet
General stability fixes
2.5.6
2020-11-24
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.5.6. For info and community help and support, please join our new 'PreSonus Notion Users' group on Facebook.
Fixes:
- Stability and bug fixes
- 'Register free instrument' dialog now displays as expected when device is in Dark Mode
- User Guide updated
- Portuguese User Guide updated with Portuguese screenshots
- Quick reference overlay now loads if Notion is set to Portuguese
Fixes:
- Stability and bug fixes
- 'Register free instrument' dialog now displays as expected when device is in Dark Mode
- User Guide updated
- Portuguese User Guide updated with Portuguese screenshots
- Quick reference overlay now loads if Notion is set to Portuguese
2.5.5
2020-10-13
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.5.5. This is a maintenance update that includes fixes for sound purchases, and adds Portuguese as a new supported language.
For more info and community help and support, please join our new 'PreSonus Notion Users' group on Facebook.
NEW:
-New language: Portuguese
FIXES:
Sounds Menu
-In Store tab, Notion now shows a check mark (instead of a cloud) for purchased bundles
-In Store tab, now shows a check for instruments purchased in bundles
-In Store tab, icons are force refreshed after tapping Restore Purchases
-In Sounds tab, instruments are reloaded after restoring purchases
-Notion no longer restarts purchase downloads when the app launches
Languages
-(iOS13 and later) Can now change preferred language for just Notion, rather than following the language set globally for the device. Go to Device Settings>Notion>Preferred Language
-‘Choose Instruments' now localised as expected in New Score dialog
-Improved Korean translations in score setup
-Template documents localised
-Templates now open as expected in all languages
General
-Fix for drawing a tie if only "tied" element is present in an imported MusicXML file
-Fix for Chord Root changing on iPhone only version of Chord Library when selecting extensions
-Half notes will now split into tied notes on MIDI import, if they are syncopated and across the middle of a bar
-General performance improvements
For more info and community help and support, please join our new 'PreSonus Notion Users' group on Facebook.
NEW:
-New language: Portuguese
FIXES:
Sounds Menu
-In Store tab, Notion now shows a check mark (instead of a cloud) for purchased bundles
-In Store tab, now shows a check for instruments purchased in bundles
-In Store tab, icons are force refreshed after tapping Restore Purchases
-In Sounds tab, instruments are reloaded after restoring purchases
-Notion no longer restarts purchase downloads when the app launches
Languages
-(iOS13 and later) Can now change preferred language for just Notion, rather than following the language set globally for the device. Go to Device Settings>Notion>Preferred Language
-‘Choose Instruments' now localised as expected in New Score dialog
-Improved Korean translations in score setup
-Template documents localised
-Templates now open as expected in all languages
General
-Fix for drawing a tie if only "tied" element is present in an imported MusicXML file
-Fix for Chord Root changing on iPhone only version of Chord Library when selecting extensions
-Half notes will now split into tied notes on MIDI import, if they are syncopated and across the middle of a bar
-General performance improvements
2.5.4
2020-08-17
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.5.4. This is a maintenance update that fixes issues with the Korean translations that were introduced in v2.5.3
For more info, and community help and support, please join our new 'PreSonus Notion Users' group on Facebook.
For more info, and community help and support, please join our new 'PreSonus Notion Users' group on Facebook.
2.5.3
2020-08-06
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.5.3. This is a maintenance update to the recent 2.5 release - for all fixes and more info, please join our new 'PreSonus Notion Users' group on Facebook.
FIXES:
-Stability and performance improvements
Restore Purchases:
-New 'Restore Purchase' button in Settings>Handwriting
-'Restore Purchases' in Sounds menu no longer also triggers downloading the sounds - it just restores the purchase state
Dragging Improvements:
-Fix for flickering when dragging score items
-Fix to allow dragging score items across measure lines and between staves
-Improvement when dragging and dropping score item between staves
-Final drag position of score items improved
General:
-Fix for 'Insert Barlines' dialog position on iPhone
-General translation fixes
-Now uses original language expression text in Chinese localization (e.g. arco, pizz)
-Key signature is now always sent in MIDI export even if it is C major
FIXES:
-Stability and performance improvements
Restore Purchases:
-New 'Restore Purchase' button in Settings>Handwriting
-'Restore Purchases' in Sounds menu no longer also triggers downloading the sounds - it just restores the purchase state
Dragging Improvements:
-Fix for flickering when dragging score items
-Fix to allow dragging score items across measure lines and between staves
-Improvement when dragging and dropping score item between staves
-Final drag position of score items improved
General:
-Fix for 'Insert Barlines' dialog position on iPhone
-General translation fixes
-Now uses original language expression text in Chinese localization (e.g. arco, pizz)
-Key signature is now always sent in MIDI export even if it is C major
2.5.2
2020-05-18
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.5.2. This is a maintenance update to the recent 2.5 release - for all fixes and more info, please join our new 'PreSonus Notion Users' group on Facebook.
FIXES:
-Stability and performance improvements
-Issue entering notes with MIDI and MIDI Bluetooth fixed
-Context menus now show, after switching directly from Handwriting mode to the Handwriting zoom area
-On re-opening the app, the context menus now show in full the first time they are opened
-The 'Continue' button in the Export menu is now refreshed if the file type or export location is changed
-Lyrics can now be entered as expected on iOS13.4 and later when an external keyboard is connected
-Toolbar position fixed when in landscape on iPhone
-Background colour of Insert Barlines dialog fixed
-Language fixes for intervals in German
FIXES:
-Stability and performance improvements
-Issue entering notes with MIDI and MIDI Bluetooth fixed
-Context menus now show, after switching directly from Handwriting mode to the Handwriting zoom area
-On re-opening the app, the context menus now show in full the first time they are opened
-The 'Continue' button in the Export menu is now refreshed if the file type or export location is changed
-Lyrics can now be entered as expected on iOS13.4 and later when an external keyboard is connected
-Toolbar position fixed when in landscape on iPhone
-Background colour of Insert Barlines dialog fixed
-Language fixes for intervals in German
2.5.1
2020-03-24
Welcome to Notion iOS 2.5.1. This is a maintenance update to the recent 2.5 release.
FIXES
Documents:
-New documents show transpositions, and instrument names and abbreviations, by default
-Score Title now shows the document name by default in a new document
-Wind Band template added
-Stability and speed fixes when initialising the score
UI:
-Chord library picker issue fixed where more than one chord could be selected
-Mixer and virtual instruments now open as expected, after being hidden and the document re-opened
-Back/Forward buttons now audition as expected, and hit area of button increased
-Text can now be seen in the fermata dialog, if the device is in Dark Mode
-Options can now be seen in the ‘double at interval’ dialog, if the device is in Light Mode
-Keep zoom size and position consistent when rotating device
-Set cursor correctly when opening new score
-Fix for the Continuous view header (the left hand margin) sometimes being incorrectly set
Devices:
-Fixes for playback control covered by the notch when in landscape and on larger iPhones
-Background colours reworked for safe area edges on larger iPhones
Handwriting:
-Handle incomplete ties when in Continuous view
-Fix clef and key signature issues when handwriting in Continuous view
General:
-Page text (e.g. subtitle) now centres properly on screen
-Expression and technique text is now not translated, when in Simplified Chinese (e.g. arco or pizzicato)
iOS9/10 Browser:
-Button added to home page to better select whether to browse local Notion folder, or Notion iCloud folder
-Delete and Rename functions added to iOS9/10 Browser - long press the document and release to see the options
-Fix for files that have been given the same name in iOS9/10
-Note that Soundcloud export is currently unavailable, as the API used is no longer supported by Soundcloud
Minimum Requirements:
-Apple iOS9 or higher (please note, Notion 2.5.x will be the final version to support iOS9&10)
FIXES
Documents:
-New documents show transpositions, and instrument names and abbreviations, by default
-Score Title now shows the document name by default in a new document
-Wind Band template added
-Stability and speed fixes when initialising the score
UI:
-Chord library picker issue fixed where more than one chord could be selected
-Mixer and virtual instruments now open as expected, after being hidden and the document re-opened
-Back/Forward buttons now audition as expected, and hit area of button increased
-Text can now be seen in the fermata dialog, if the device is in Dark Mode
-Options can now be seen in the ‘double at interval’ dialog, if the device is in Light Mode
-Keep zoom size and position consistent when rotating device
-Set cursor correctly when opening new score
-Fix for the Continuous view header (the left hand margin) sometimes being incorrectly set
Devices:
-Fixes for playback control covered by the notch when in landscape and on larger iPhones
-Background colours reworked for safe area edges on larger iPhones
Handwriting:
-Handle incomplete ties when in Continuous view
-Fix clef and key signature issues when handwriting in Continuous view
General:
-Page text (e.g. subtitle) now centres properly on screen
-Expression and technique text is now not translated, when in Simplified Chinese (e.g. arco or pizzicato)
iOS9/10 Browser:
-Button added to home page to better select whether to browse local Notion folder, or Notion iCloud folder
-Delete and Rename functions added to iOS9/10 Browser - long press the document and release to see the options
-Fix for files that have been given the same name in iOS9/10
-Note that Soundcloud export is currently unavailable, as the API used is no longer supported by Soundcloud
Minimum Requirements:
-Apple iOS9 or higher (please note, Notion 2.5.x will be the final version to support iOS9&10)
2.5
2020-02-06
Notion iOS v2.5 – Major Maintenance Update
For more info, head over to our NEW Facebook Group ‘PreSonus Notion Users’
NEW:
-Document handling: (iOS11 & later) now supports Apple’s built-in document opener. This allows you to create, open and save scores directly in the location of your choice, whether on the device in iCloud, or in any cloud folders (e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive). NB If you are running iOS9/10 there is a built-in browser that will allow saving to the device or to Notion’s iCloud folder only
-Export as mp3
-Export for SMP Press: creates a single PDF containing the full score and all the parts in score order, ready for uploading to SMP Press, the self-publishing portal for composers
-Save as Template: saves a current document as a custom template, available via the Export dialog
FIXES:
Handwriting:
-Fix for handwriting engine hanging during a long session
-Later measures now don’t change after recognition in earlier measures
-Issue fixed with rests with ledger lines
-Fix for elements (e.g. ties) that cross systems in the handwriting area/continuous view
Audio:
-Fix for some devices not using the device sample rate in playback or export
-Playback warning pop-up removed
-Hi-hat foot splash sample fixed
MusicXML:
-New elements imported: sf, sfp, fp, sfz & fz; beaming; measured tremolos that include tuplets; very short notes; fermatas; circle symbol; snap pizz; scoop, doit & fall-off
-New elements exported: clef changes; pizz & arco; pre-bend; sf, sfp, fp, sfz & fz; mutes; measured trems; noteheads; fermatas; circle symbol; snap pizz; scoop, doit & fall-off
-TAB fully reworked
-Support for ‘.musicxml’ file extension
-Fix for long slurs
-Voices on grand staff fixed
-Time signatures with a high numeral (e.g. 11/4), now show whole measure rests
-Beaming information improved, inc. for grace notes
-Legato-accent & mezzo-stacc now correctly exported
-TAB pitches now not transposed by an octave on export, for e.g. banjo, mandolin, ukulele
MIDI:
-Improved rhythmic spelling on import
-MIDI now imported from all other apps
General notation & note entry:
-5th string banjo fret numbers now start at 5th fret
-Lyrics & chord symbols now paste without replacing notation after copying a selection that is longer than one measure
-When writing chords with the onscreen piano keyboard, notes are no longer ‘held down’ after moving to the next position
-When writing chords with the onscreen guitar fretboard, notes are held on the fretboard after moving to the next position to allow repeated chord strumming (keep moving to the next position with the right arrow to enter multiple chords). The chord is cleared from the fretboard if a new note is tapped on the fretboard
Slash Notation:
-Bass notes of Chord Symbol now play back
-Slashes with dots now have more spacing in Jazz Font
-Fix for issue caused by delete when rhythm slashes are present in another voice
Tremolo:
-Entry method changed: e.g. for a fingered tremolo with quarter duration, now insert two eighths before applying the trem
-Enter onto the first note or in between notes
-Stems now can go in either direction in a voice 2 trem
-Fingered trems that include chords now play back
Text:
-Fix for existing text in text boxes becoming hidden when editing
-Lyrics font can now be changed for whole document. (Full Score Settings/Parts Settings then Layout>Lyric Font)
Paste:
-Pasting into a different voice now doesn't remove any existing starting rests
-Whole measure is not replaced when pasting a partial measure
-Fixes for paste in Grand Staff
-Duplicate now adds more measures at the end of a score if needed
Languages:
-Drumpad now enters cymbals as crossheads if in Korean, Japanese or Sim Chinese
-General translation fixes
General:
-General performance & stability improvements
-Improvements for larger iPhones
-Optimised for Dark Mode
-Print Parts to PDF now prints in score order
-Min. iOS: now iOS9 or higher (NB Notion 2.5.x will be the final version to support iOS9)
For more info, head over to our NEW Facebook Group ‘PreSonus Notion Users’
NEW:
-Document handling: (iOS11 & later) now supports Apple’s built-in document opener. This allows you to create, open and save scores directly in the location of your choice, whether on the device in iCloud, or in any cloud folders (e.g. Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive). NB If you are running iOS9/10 there is a built-in browser that will allow saving to the device or to Notion’s iCloud folder only
-Export as mp3
-Export for SMP Press: creates a single PDF containing the full score and all the parts in score order, ready for uploading to SMP Press, the self-publishing portal for composers
-Save as Template: saves a current document as a custom template, available via the Export dialog
FIXES:
Handwriting:
-Fix for handwriting engine hanging during a long session
-Later measures now don’t change after recognition in earlier measures
-Issue fixed with rests with ledger lines
-Fix for elements (e.g. ties) that cross systems in the handwriting area/continuous view
Audio:
-Fix for some devices not using the device sample rate in playback or export
-Playback warning pop-up removed
-Hi-hat foot splash sample fixed
MusicXML:
-New elements imported: sf, sfp, fp, sfz & fz; beaming; measured tremolos that include tuplets; very short notes; fermatas; circle symbol; snap pizz; scoop, doit & fall-off
-New elements exported: clef changes; pizz & arco; pre-bend; sf, sfp, fp, sfz & fz; mutes; measured trems; noteheads; fermatas; circle symbol; snap pizz; scoop, doit & fall-off
-TAB fully reworked
-Support for ‘.musicxml’ file extension
-Fix for long slurs
-Voices on grand staff fixed
-Time signatures with a high numeral (e.g. 11/4), now show whole measure rests
-Beaming information improved, inc. for grace notes
-Legato-accent & mezzo-stacc now correctly exported
-TAB pitches now not transposed by an octave on export, for e.g. banjo, mandolin, ukulele
MIDI:
-Improved rhythmic spelling on import
-MIDI now imported from all other apps
General notation & note entry:
-5th string banjo fret numbers now start at 5th fret
-Lyrics & chord symbols now paste without replacing notation after copying a selection that is longer than one measure
-When writing chords with the onscreen piano keyboard, notes are no longer ‘held down’ after moving to the next position
-When writing chords with the onscreen guitar fretboard, notes are held on the fretboard after moving to the next position to allow repeated chord strumming (keep moving to the next position with the right arrow to enter multiple chords). The chord is cleared from the fretboard if a new note is tapped on the fretboard
Slash Notation:
-Bass notes of Chord Symbol now play back
-Slashes with dots now have more spacing in Jazz Font
-Fix for issue caused by delete when rhythm slashes are present in another voice
Tremolo:
-Entry method changed: e.g. for a fingered tremolo with quarter duration, now insert two eighths before applying the trem
-Enter onto the first note or in between notes
-Stems now can go in either direction in a voice 2 trem
-Fingered trems that include chords now play back
Text:
-Fix for existing text in text boxes becoming hidden when editing
-Lyrics font can now be changed for whole document. (Full Score Settings/Parts Settings then Layout>Lyric Font)
Paste:
-Pasting into a different voice now doesn't remove any existing starting rests
-Whole measure is not replaced when pasting a partial measure
-Fixes for paste in Grand Staff
-Duplicate now adds more measures at the end of a score if needed
Languages:
-Drumpad now enters cymbals as crossheads if in Korean, Japanese or Sim Chinese
-General translation fixes
General:
-General performance & stability improvements
-Improvements for larger iPhones
-Optimised for Dark Mode
-Print Parts to PDF now prints in score order
-Min. iOS: now iOS9 or higher (NB Notion 2.5.x will be the final version to support iOS9)
2.0.183
2017-06-07
New:
Slur control points - now when a slur is selected, you can drag its control points to adjust the start and end points, its placement, and even the curve itself.
Fixes:
Fix not being able to import files from email or other apps
Fix issue introduced by iOS10.3 that meant the cursor would occasionally jump on note entry
Fix an issue that was occasionally resulting in notes not sounding during note entry until pressing play
Update remaining old font selection dialogs
Fix occasional crash when selecting/resizing text boxes
Fix not being able to drag text boxes
Slur control points - now when a slur is selected, you can drag its control points to adjust the start and end points, its placement, and even the curve itself.
Fixes:
Fix not being able to import files from email or other apps
Fix issue introduced by iOS10.3 that meant the cursor would occasionally jump on note entry
Fix an issue that was occasionally resulting in notes not sounding during note entry until pressing play
Update remaining old font selection dialogs
Fix occasional crash when selecting/resizing text boxes
Fix not being able to drag text boxes
2.0.177
2017-05-01
New features:
New Notion "Widget" to quickly access recent scores, or to quickly setup a simple score. To add, just swipe right over your device's Home screen, Lock screen, or Notification Centre, tap 'Edit' and select Notion.
New "Send To..." feature, to share exported files from Notion with other apps on the same device. Go to export, select required file format, and then tap "Send To..."
New "Open in" button on Help pdf, allowing the Notion Help Guide to be opened with other pdf readers on the same device (and thereby allowing search, export etc)
Updated Chorus and Organ sounds - go to 'Sounds' and swipe left to remove the old versions. Then re-download the sound by tapping on the cloud icon.
New button to engage Step Entry when using an external MIDI instrument
New option in Instrument Setup to show circles around half/whole notes in tablature
When importing/exporting drum parts via MIDI, now maps to standard GM drum mapping
Notion now draws drumset cymbals and hi-hats with cross-head noteheads by default
Scroll in Playback option added to View Options
Fixes:
Handwriting fixes:
Fix to adding extra ledger lines to previously entered notes
When writing into a part that is linked to tablature, use the same tab logic as for standard note entry and preserve any existing tab strings.
Fix for when writing into a measure that already has an existing dotted chord, it’d become double-dotted.
Fix for when writing a note in a measure that contained a chord with ledger lines, the chord would change
Fix for writing over more than one measure at a time in the handwriting window
Fix for when writing over more than one system
General fixes:
General stability improvements
Fix for some short sounds causing a crash in playback (e.g. closed hi-hat, high claves, oboe duo)
Dynamic Parts now show in score order
Fix for scores jumping when entering notes towards the bottom of the screen
Fix for occasionally not being able to scroll to the bottom of a score.
Glissandi/slides/portamento: now show in the right direction between two close chromatic notes; now do not collide with note augmentation dots or accidentals; now centre on noteheads, not attachments
Cross-staff notes: fix for some stems not lining up; fix for accidentals not showing on a note in a chord if sent to the other staff; flags now show on unbeamed cross-staff notes
MusicXML: When importing lyrics, verse number is now correctly set; fix up occasional issue with imported hairpins; fix for occasionally not setting some instrument transpositions
MIDI: when exporting, articulations (such as staccato altering note lengths) are now taken into account for duration
When dragging an articulation, the crosshead now centres on the articulation
When in Step Time, Bb & Eb transposing instruments now spell notes as expected
Enharmonic tool now works on chords
Clear special no longer clears harp tuning diagrams or attached rules
Notes for transposing instruments now spelt better when in remote minor keys
Measure is now spaced correctly when empty and another staff has a whole rest in the same frame
Drumset unmeasured tremolo now responds to hairpins
Stem direction now only affects the selected beam group (rather than the whole measure)
Reset tab numbers now only resets selected notes, rather than whole measure
If language is set to Spanish, then load Spanish feedback page.
Fix for tab notes not being retained, when recording in real-time with the onscreen fretboard
Scores now save whether onscreen virtual instruments (e.g. piano/fretboard are showing or not)
Fix for adding an extraneous double barline, when an existing double barline is followed by a cut (and linked fix, for a crash when layout handles are shown on the extra double barline)
Can now type lyrics into left hand of grand staff
Fixup the All Bundle image being used in Score Setup for Piano instead of the Piano image
Hide resting staves now does not hide first and second endings, if the top staff is hidden
New Notion "Widget" to quickly access recent scores, or to quickly setup a simple score. To add, just swipe right over your device's Home screen, Lock screen, or Notification Centre, tap 'Edit' and select Notion.
New "Send To..." feature, to share exported files from Notion with other apps on the same device. Go to export, select required file format, and then tap "Send To..."
New "Open in" button on Help pdf, allowing the Notion Help Guide to be opened with other pdf readers on the same device (and thereby allowing search, export etc)
Updated Chorus and Organ sounds - go to 'Sounds' and swipe left to remove the old versions. Then re-download the sound by tapping on the cloud icon.
New button to engage Step Entry when using an external MIDI instrument
New option in Instrument Setup to show circles around half/whole notes in tablature
When importing/exporting drum parts via MIDI, now maps to standard GM drum mapping
Notion now draws drumset cymbals and hi-hats with cross-head noteheads by default
Scroll in Playback option added to View Options
Fixes:
Handwriting fixes:
Fix to adding extra ledger lines to previously entered notes
When writing into a part that is linked to tablature, use the same tab logic as for standard note entry and preserve any existing tab strings.
Fix for when writing into a measure that already has an existing dotted chord, it’d become double-dotted.
Fix for when writing a note in a measure that contained a chord with ledger lines, the chord would change
Fix for writing over more than one measure at a time in the handwriting window
Fix for when writing over more than one system
General fixes:
General stability improvements
Fix for some short sounds causing a crash in playback (e.g. closed hi-hat, high claves, oboe duo)
Dynamic Parts now show in score order
Fix for scores jumping when entering notes towards the bottom of the screen
Fix for occasionally not being able to scroll to the bottom of a score.
Glissandi/slides/portamento: now show in the right direction between two close chromatic notes; now do not collide with note augmentation dots or accidentals; now centre on noteheads, not attachments
Cross-staff notes: fix for some stems not lining up; fix for accidentals not showing on a note in a chord if sent to the other staff; flags now show on unbeamed cross-staff notes
MusicXML: When importing lyrics, verse number is now correctly set; fix up occasional issue with imported hairpins; fix for occasionally not setting some instrument transpositions
MIDI: when exporting, articulations (such as staccato altering note lengths) are now taken into account for duration
When dragging an articulation, the crosshead now centres on the articulation
When in Step Time, Bb & Eb transposing instruments now spell notes as expected
Enharmonic tool now works on chords
Clear special no longer clears harp tuning diagrams or attached rules
Notes for transposing instruments now spelt better when in remote minor keys
Measure is now spaced correctly when empty and another staff has a whole rest in the same frame
Drumset unmeasured tremolo now responds to hairpins
Stem direction now only affects the selected beam group (rather than the whole measure)
Reset tab numbers now only resets selected notes, rather than whole measure
If language is set to Spanish, then load Spanish feedback page.
Fix for tab notes not being retained, when recording in real-time with the onscreen fretboard
Scores now save whether onscreen virtual instruments (e.g. piano/fretboard are showing or not)
Fix for adding an extraneous double barline, when an existing double barline is followed by a cut (and linked fix, for a crash when layout handles are shown on the extra double barline)
Can now type lyrics into left hand of grand staff
Fixup the All Bundle image being used in Score Setup for Piano instead of the Piano image
Hide resting staves now does not hide first and second endings, if the top staff is hidden
2.0.164
2016-12-11
Fix issue when tapping Restore Purchases
2.0.163
2016-12-08
New:
Organ and chorus sounds
General fixes:
Now when all sounds are downloading, it continues past any sounds that may pause
Download All sounds, now retrieves purchased sounds, as well as bundle sounds
Score is not reloaded after each sound is downloaded, so the app does not slow down
Fix trying to show iPad palette on iPhone 6S Plus in landscape mode (caused an issue where users could not access rests)
Now when viewing a part, and switching view (continuous, screen, or print view), it doesn't jump to the top part by default
MIDI Import/Export enhancements
New user guides in Italian and Korean
Spanish user guide now opening as expected
MIDI note entry echo now not affected when making change to metronome
Korean language fixes
MusicXML fixes
Handwriting fixes:
If you tie a note across a bar line you can now enter notes in the following measure
If there is a tie or rest in one voice, it is now ignored if writing in a different voice
Rests are now better aligned vertically when using more than one voice in a measure
If writing ledger lines, or adding any other items that fall outside the normal staff boundaries, then Notion will add them to the correct staff - either by way of attachment (e.g. stems) or following previously entered items.
Fix handwriting occasionally freezing in specific measures
Organ and chorus sounds
General fixes:
Now when all sounds are downloading, it continues past any sounds that may pause
Download All sounds, now retrieves purchased sounds, as well as bundle sounds
Score is not reloaded after each sound is downloaded, so the app does not slow down
Fix trying to show iPad palette on iPhone 6S Plus in landscape mode (caused an issue where users could not access rests)
Now when viewing a part, and switching view (continuous, screen, or print view), it doesn't jump to the top part by default
MIDI Import/Export enhancements
New user guides in Italian and Korean
Spanish user guide now opening as expected
MIDI note entry echo now not affected when making change to metronome
Korean language fixes
MusicXML fixes
Handwriting fixes:
If you tie a note across a bar line you can now enter notes in the following measure
If there is a tie or rest in one voice, it is now ignored if writing in a different voice
Rests are now better aligned vertically when using more than one voice in a measure
If writing ledger lines, or adding any other items that fall outside the normal staff boundaries, then Notion will add them to the correct staff - either by way of attachment (e.g. stems) or following previously entered items.
Fix handwriting occasionally freezing in specific measures
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
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| Handwriting (Compose naturally with handwriting.) |
Free |
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| All Sounds Bundle (Includes all add-on instruments and bundles.) |
Free |
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| Feature Bundle (Handwriting, Add-on sounds, Network transfer) |
Free |
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| Classical guitar (Techniques: Rest Strokes, Free Strokes, Standard Right-Hand Position,Hammer-on, Pull-off, Harmonics.) |
Free |
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| Jazz Bass (Upright Bass (Acoustic)) |
Free |
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| Percussion Bundle (Temple Blocks Wine Glasses Hand Bells Power Toms Saw ...) |
Free |
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Ratings
3.6 out of 5
693 Ratings
Reviews
Solarborn,
Usable but glitchy and unintuitive
I did manage to hack out a (very) simple score with this app but it took literally hours! The “undo” function represented by the counter clockwise symbol sometimes fails to erase the highlighted note or chord. The “redo” function, which I assume is the clockwise symbol, never worked! I frequently resorted to cutting the measure contents and reinstalling the notes one by one. Also, it’s unclear how to edit a note in the body of the song without backing up from the end or cutting an entire measure. I wanted to write for guitar and the interactive fretboard is a nice feature but it still rings out like a piano even after a guitar is selected. Not a big problem. The notes work but it would be nice if it sounded like the instrument I selected. Perhaps I missed something. That said, printing the resulting page was a snap! I also appreciate the ability to save to iCloud as well as to the device. If I need to do a more complex piece of music, I don’t know how long it would take! If this has the ability to use the built in mic to transpose the notes it hears, I could not get that feature operational. This really has the potential to be an extremely useful tool for someone like myself who has some basic music education but is a bit sketchy on writing music. Unfortunately the quirky “undo” feature as well as the less than intuitive interface could use some work!
CoyoteCuervo,
A good app for DRAFTing assignments, tabs, etc for a guitar teacher
This app works very well for most of my purposes composing and arranging pieces for my guitar students. I can create alternate tunings, fair quality midi files (not pro sounding), and the click and point system works well with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
However, it needs a few tweaks to be a pro level app for the composer/musician. Only 2 voices are available, and the system easily gets confused with complex rhythm figures like rumba arpeggios that have syncopated sixteenth notes in one voice against longer 8th note grouping in the lower. This means I constantly have to correct measures and erase notes that don’t fit in a measure. Staff spacing gets wonky and spread out when adding “pima” and left hand finger numbers.
The inability to put in a 3rd middle voice is the really frustrating thing. If I’m writing a Sor style piece where I need a middle voice to rest between a treble and bass voice I can’t do it, or if I want to join a treble half note with an up stem to an 8th note grouping with a downstems to show that a high note floats over a flowing arpeggio: it’s impossible to do. I don’t seems to be able to fuse a voice so it can be a unison which is often a function in right hand arpeggios so that unnecessary rests are not required to fill in the 1st beat before the 3-16ths after the beat. This has me eyeing Orchestra Pro etc . . .
However, it needs a few tweaks to be a pro level app for the composer/musician. Only 2 voices are available, and the system easily gets confused with complex rhythm figures like rumba arpeggios that have syncopated sixteenth notes in one voice against longer 8th note grouping in the lower. This means I constantly have to correct measures and erase notes that don’t fit in a measure. Staff spacing gets wonky and spread out when adding “pima” and left hand finger numbers.
The inability to put in a 3rd middle voice is the really frustrating thing. If I’m writing a Sor style piece where I need a middle voice to rest between a treble and bass voice I can’t do it, or if I want to join a treble half note with an up stem to an 8th note grouping with a downstems to show that a high note floats over a flowing arpeggio: it’s impossible to do. I don’t seems to be able to fuse a voice so it can be a unison which is often a function in right hand arpeggios so that unnecessary rests are not required to fill in the 1st beat before the 3-16ths after the beat. This has me eyeing Orchestra Pro etc . . .
Anniedeemarie3,
Awesome to get going... so far
I’ve been using this app to compose piano music for 3 months. One of the reasons I got an iPad Pro was to find an app like this, where I can easily input notes directly into the score on the screen. It works so well! The handwriting is fun to use, too. I’m discovering a couple of things that I find to be a pretty big deal for a pianist. The only pedal markings available are the cursive “Ped” and the “asterisk” method, rather than horizontal lines and carrots, which is much more accurate to use. I’m also finding it difficult to place finger numbers beneath the notes, as you would for bass clef notes. The program doesn’t leave enough room for them, which is awkward to mess with. I’ve found work-arounds for other issues (for example, the whole rest in 6/8 translates as too many beats)... I’m hoping they will update the space beneath the bass clef and especially the pedal marks. I may not stick with this program at some point, but it seems so easy to use otherwise!
jeffry-s,
Pretty sophisticated for the $
My laptop biting the dust prompted me to reconsider whether I could live without one, as I seemed to be able to do most tasks apart from music notation (for which I had been using musescore) on my ipad. Dorico seemed to be the top contender so I subscribed to it monthly, but it felt too complex to get up and running without a lot of study. A friend suggested Notion [which I had dismissed due to it’s low user rating] and I immediately found it more accessible. The handwriting recognition alone is worth the $15. [While they say the app is functional without paying anything, my experience was that an upgrade box would block the screen after a set number of minutes]. My questions to tech support were answered in a timely and professional manner. One may vote on features requests or post your own. [I would appreciate votes on my request for a horizontal bracket to indicate barre position in classical guitar music!] Reviewing the release notes, it appears a number of features requests and bug fixes were addressed in the most recent upgrade, so I’m developing confidence that whatever I can’t get the app to do now can change in the future.
Composer343,
Was great
The newest update fits better for my IPhone but feels awful on IPad. The audio provided is still high quality, and the visual presentation of the notation is still crisp and professional to the eye. The management of my files is clunkier. I have a large scale project using hundreds of files, and the fact that the menu doesn’t open full screen is infuriating. Before, there was side menu of folders on the left side that allowed easy perusing. Notation is clunkier: before I could have one hand designated to picking the rhythmic values because it was on a menu accessible while picking notes, and the other selecting the notes. Now, it requires two touches to pull up the menu and then select the note value. That is inefficient: if you value your time as a composer, do not use this app until that is changed. Same issue with articulation, dynamic, tempo markings, etc- it requires a two touch process, one to pull up the menu to select one of them and another to select options within that category. It makes me terribly sad because this was my favorite and most reliable notation software on IPad. I was considering purchasing this on computer, but is now no longer worth my money. Other than that, app isn’t too bad.
Ksplat,
I want this to work so much better
I have used the app for several years, or rather I remember that I have purchased it and then try to use it again every several months. To be honest it boasts some nice features, but every time I go to use it I am frustrated. For example, the other day I had added some text above a line of music. I realized that I would like to bold the font and change the size. The software would for the life of me not select the small A at the right of the text to allow me to format. I had just done the same function on some text several systems higher. I sat for 15 minutes trying to figure out how to get the text moved so I could select the formatting button. No go, I finally deleted the text and started over. I have had the software intermittently refuse to show me use upon holding on an item and other functional hick-ups. What does it equate to? Frustration over very simple things. Want to hide that note? Well, for some reason it won’t give you the menu. Try restarting the app...oh it works! The handwriting tool is awesome, the sounds are great, like I said, I really want to like this app but it is a constant source of frustration for me.
BeyonderHill,
Incredible app, haters go away
I have purchased every upgrade and instrument. I have the handwriting upgrade. It is not perfect, but incredibly useful. I don't understand how people expect perfection because not will never happen. What makes a program incredibly good is not if it is perfect but if it is useful in spite of its imperfections. And as usefulness goes, this programs is almost unsurpassed. I have not found a music writing app that has more usefulness than this one, and I have purchased them all. This program accommodates the different styles of different writers and allows many input methods. None are perfect but they all work very well! This app tried and succeeds better than any other app to STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY, and let you create using the same symbols and notations you would use if writing by hand. If Mozart or Beethoven we're to use an app, this one would be easier to adapt to than any other because all the symbols they are used to are there, and as little as possible is added.
Zach j l,
It’s fine. Needs an update.
I mostly use this on the go for emergencies, or when I need to put something into musicxml for me to actually work on in Sibelius later. It’s fine for what it is but the program practically seems abandoned, with the same bugs plaguing it for years. Why does the chord symbol entry box always not update and display the wrong roots? Most importantly, chord symbols can disturb the alignment and spacing of notes, overriding all other note spacing. You can’t really make a good looking lead sheet if your melody is eighth note based...a chord symbol on the downbeat causes there to be an off amount of space between the first and second eighth note if your chord is longer than a single letter, which looks sloppy and unprofessional. Text placement of all kinds is wonky and buggy, also. That being said, there’s nothing better right now. If this program was better or better supported I would happily paid twice as much — and I’m not expecting Sibelius or Finale quality, here — but there is so much potential here and it’s nowhere as good as the free MuseScore.
Composer_Son,
Great and powerful app with a potential.
It’s indeed a great app but I want to use not only hand writings but also keyboard. It would be easier to work both on the qwerty keyboard system with Ipad. Input notes, values, move with cursors would be amazing.
Notion provides professional notation system from basic notes to expressions and articulations. However working with apple pencil is very sensitive which is not always in good ways. It would be nice if I can able to control the sensitivity of the apple pencil. For example, Choose some options with the check boxes and let the apple pencil recognize the information clearly. The options would be note values (usually one doesn’t use 32nd note), articulations, symbols(+), bars(double or final) etc. Because I don’t usually use double bar on the middle of the piece. And if we can select the options what the pencil decides to recognize, then it would be very clear.
Notion provides professional notation system from basic notes to expressions and articulations. However working with apple pencil is very sensitive which is not always in good ways. It would be nice if I can able to control the sensitivity of the apple pencil. For example, Choose some options with the check boxes and let the apple pencil recognize the information clearly. The options would be note values (usually one doesn’t use 32nd note), articulations, symbols(+), bars(double or final) etc. Because I don’t usually use double bar on the middle of the piece. And if we can select the options what the pencil decides to recognize, then it would be very clear.
7sax7,
Difficult learning curve
I purchased this app for the specific reason of writing out a horn charts for Saxophone. I am sure the app does everything that it specifies however some of the directions seem to be lacking. I tried to add a multi measure rest. I followed the Instructions in the help guide to a T and it did not work properly. I emailed customer support and they sent me a link to the same instructions that didn’t work the first time I tried it. When I got back to them they said to send them a copy of the chart which I can’t do because I don’t have a desk computer. Come on guys I’m sure you can simplify things a little better. This seems to be an app with much potential but very difficult to understand. I just want to write a horn chart with an easy way to write multi measure rests and add measures. Would give it five stars if there’s an easy way to do this. Until then I’m going back to the free app that I’ve been using. It doesn’t have the hand writing option in that notion does and it takes longer to write the charts but it’s much easier to navigate.
