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3 stars
Version: MagicScore Maestro 5.260
Pros: nice
Cons: stolen from finale notepad
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5 stars
Version: MagicScore Maestro 5.260
Pros: MagicScore Maestro is an incredible piece of software - although it might be a little overwhelming at first, the basics are really easy to grasp and it's really fun to mess around with. Right now I'm composing a carnival piece for a steel pan trio - I don't think there's an instrument they've not included in this thing. Luckily, the free trial doesn't limit your choices, so you're free to dabble in every era of music you can think of.
Cons: I'm not a huge fan of it, but if YOU are then I'd just quickly like to say that although I did just say you can "dabble in every era of music you can think of", this isn't exactly true for the 21st century. There are hardly any really distinct instruments used in styles of music like R&B, hip hop, and trance - you're left on your own to completely adjust them to get decent sounding riffs. It may be a blessing for some, but I'm still having trouble working out HOW you do that. Also, the one page limit... grr! I think I might have to buy it... *sigh*...
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1 stars
Version: MagicScore Maestro 5.340
Pros: pretty package
Cons: Looks nice as if it is for real, all the appearance of a professional set up; unfortunately the thing chokes every time It gets a real song to produce in real time, many supposed efforts have been made to correct this lockup problem, even a promise of a no.6.0 release, another load of bull;
there is no legitimate business here aside of try before you buy and no guarantees you will ever have it work for you; a waste of money unless you have single note diddies to poke at it.
not impressed with the supposed support either; they can keep the money they stole with this dupe.
I would suggest avoid it , it will only bring you grief. Total sucker bet on this one!
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4 stars
Version: MagicScore Maestro 5.325
"Works better than programs costing twice as much"
Pros: Authors VERY responsive as well! Everything works well, playback uses ALL notations (unlike others), good UI (unlike others). Frequent updates.
Cons: Crashes sometimes... For the ease of use and other qualities, I can live with it.
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5 stars
Version: MagicScore Maestro 5.260
"Love it, especially for the price"
Pros: I am just starting to read, write and play music, I use it most for accompaniment which this software is excellent for. I also find it easy to use, I am not sure what the built in help is like as I have never had to use it.
The service/support is also excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!
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