[net.micro.cbm] Music composition software

gibson@unc.UUCP (Bill Gibson) (05/18/85)

	The June 1985 COMPUTE's Gazette has a mini-review of both
'Bank Street Music Writer' (Mindscape, Inc.) and 'Allegro'
(Artworx Software, Inc.). The descriptions given imply that the
'..Music Writer' doesn't fully use the SID, but has musical-staff
editing and quick playback, while 'Allegro' uses the author's
'Forte' language which is compiled (therefore allowing more
flexible use of the SID but longer turnaround time, note-entry-
to-ear).
	I would like to hear any opinions (preferably informed)
on the use of these 2 systems. Has anyone out there heard any more 
on the 'Allegro' than is printed in Gazette? It sounds like the
sort of flexibility I would prefer, but I'd like to hear any
negative comments or big pluses before I buy it.
	Please send mail or post to the net.

Bill Gibson
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