Dynamic tuning in notation programs

I am looking for a notation program that uses standard notation but
would let me specify the pitch of each note. I would like to specify
pitches in cycles per second, and not just globally but also dynamically
(so that sometimes within a score F might be one pitch and at other
times some other pitch). I would also like to be able to specify pitches by
means of a formula. For example, once the pitch of the root of a chord was
specified, I woud like to be able to specify the pitches of the other notes
relative to that of the root.

John Link

John Link

Hi John. I am seeking a similar solution although in a way that will work
with my synth, rather than solely through midi. Here's what Drew wrote to me:

At 11:36 AM 10/13/99 -0400, you wrote:
>From: johnlink@con2.com (John Link)
>
>I am looking for a notation program that uses standard notation but
>would let me specify the pitch of each note. I would like to specify
>pitches in cycles per second, and not just globally but also dynamically
>(so that sometimes within a score F might be one pitch and at other
>times some other pitch). I would also like to be able to specify pitches by
>means of a formula. For example, once the pitch of the root of a chord was
>specified, I woud like to be able to specify the pitches of the other notes
>relative to that of the root.
>
>John Link
>
>John Link
>Ben, a few random thoughts :

1) Lime (notation software, @$60.00, Win/Mac)
http://datura.cerl.uiuc.edu/Lime/WhatsNew.html

But you'll need a way to convert(map) the MIDI output to allow
your synth to actually play microtonally, perhaps Max on a Mac.

2) Common Music (Win/Mac/etc.)
http://ccrma-www.stanford.edu/CCRMA/Software/cm/cm.html

You'll have to change the way u work to use CM, since it involves
specifying your music in a text file program of sorts, somewhat like
Csound. But CM is NOT a synthesis program. It is a built for composition,
is OMS savvy & well suited to MIDI use.

This may be the easiest (& a more rewarding) way to work with
microtonality, especially when dealing with tunings with
more than 12 notes. Personally I'm trying to break away from the
conventional linear approach to composing music, mainly inspired by
playing with the SuperCollider demo ( & glorious lack of formal training
!:-)

3) Use a sequencer that allows u to create "note name" lists, such as the
kind that shows up for percussion tracks, with the name of ea. instrument
beside the appropriate MIDI note no. So u can make a note name lis
featuring anything u need.

Try : MidiGraphy (Mac)
http://ux01.so-net.ne.jp/~mmaeda/indexe.html

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Interesting reading can be found here :
http://home.t-online.de/home/j.ingram/index.htm

The home page of James Ingram, the chap who does work for Stockhausen.
See his info about his work for the big S. & The Notation of Time
(Essay, 1985)

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