RapidComposer v1.3 Released

• Improved editing in composite tracks; it is possible to change the instrument of the selected notes/phrases with just one click

• MIDI CC editing and recording

• Articulation can be specified for phrases or individual notes

• Phrase and note preview during editing with options

• Multiple instances of the same VSTi plug-in can be loaded

• Optionally hiding the left and middle panes to maximize workspace

• Hiding tracks manually or with AutoHide options

• Smarter naming of tracks when using {preset}

• 'Add To Composition’ option at MIDI Import

• Bug fix: muting a track during playback did not send note off

• Bug fix: VSTi internal state is stored when chord/scale/rhythm preview was VSTi

• Bug fix: VSTi plug-ins exporting no presets did not appear in the instrument list

• Bug fix: 'Invalid Composition File’ message when reverting to an earlier state in the history

• Bug fix: VSTi plug-ins that require audio input do not crash anymore

• Bug fix: black screen when maximizing the window and maximizing on dual monitors fixed

• Other small improvements and fixes

• Documentation updated

RapidComposer features:

• Advanced tools for phrase editing, phrase generation, phrase morphing, phrase grouping, motif development, chord progression editing,

• Timeline with chords which all phrases automatically conform to

• In-place non-destructive phrase-level and note-level editing

• 2D view of the composition with structure editor as opposed to 1D view of DAW applications

• MIDI CC editing and recording

• Articulations can be assigned to phrases or even individual notes

• Scale, chord, guitar chord, chord progression databases,

• Taggable instrument database of all MIDI, VSTi and SF2 presets in one place

• IdeaTool that can generate a multitrack composition based on the provided parameters and rules

• Unlimited undo and the ability to make several versions of the same composition

• Virtual instruments (VSTi v2.4 plugins) support

• SoundFont (.SF2) support

More details with screenshots are available on www.musicdevelopments.com.

System requirements

• Supported operating systems: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32-bit or 64-bit)

• Intel/AMD processor 1.4 GHz minimum

• 512 MB RAM

• Horizontal resolution of at least 1280 pixels (1600 pixels or higher is recommended)

• Windows MME or DirectSound compatible audio hardware is required (ASIO compatible audio hardware required for low-latency operation)

• Note: Digidesign ASIO driver is not supported

• Internet connection required for license activation

Pricing & Availability

Available immediately for USD 295.