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MelCom is a melody compiler that generates MIDI files from textual music descriptions. Users type note names and durations using a simple language. It offers audible and visual preview capabilities.

  • Pros

    • Generates MIDI files from textual music descriptions.
    • Utilizes a simple text language for note input.
    • Provides audible and visual music playback preview.
    • Supports Middle-Eastern music with quarter-tone notes.
    • Includes half-flat and half-sharp accidentals.

  • Cons

    • No graphical user interface for music composition.
    • Lacks explicit support for polyphony or multiple tracks.
    • Does not specify import options for existing MIDI files.
    • Limited to text-based editing of musical parameters.
    • No mention of advanced rhythm or complex tempo controls.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.4
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows ME
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 98
Additional Requirements
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
2,663
Downloads Last Week
8
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Produce Midi files by typing the names and durations of the notes.

MelCom is a melody compiler program that enables you to produce Midi files from textual descriptions of music. MelCom uses a simple textual language where you can describe melodic music mainly by typing the names and durations of the notes. Before compiling the textual description of the music into a Midi file, MelCom allows the user to preview the described music both audibly and visually. Each note in the text is highlighted while being played during playback preview.

MelCom supports Middle-Eastern music (aka "Arab-music" and "Arabic music") via providing 1/4 tones. The textual language includes 2 additional accidentals, one for half-flat and the other for half-sharp. These additional accidentals produce true quarter-tone sounds both in the playback preview and in the generated Midi file.

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