capella professional Version History

Changes to capella professional: most recent first

New ScoreWizard: Any orchestra/cast can be assembled with just a few mouse clicks
Score synthesis: Combine several individual voices into one score
Export of score as web page with embedded player; select from several layout styles
MusicXML import
Improved MIDI export: Dynamics, articulations, trills etc. are included in export
Tempo control: Tempo can be changed at any note; smooth transitions (ritardandi etc.), controlled via easy-to-use slide switch
Improved automatic bar numbering
Expanded character set with many unusual characters for expert score setting
Blocks of notes (parts of the score) can be saved as separate file (memo function)
Position two systems side by side: perfect for coda notation and cramped spaces
Triple dotted notes, broken bar lines, improved display of accidentals at ties
Transposition of selected instruments across the entire score
Search for rhythms independent of melody
Rest management: merge rests, fill staves with rests
Convert chord letters to chord notes and vice versa
Improved manual with extended index
Improved help system
Automatic guitar tablature plug-in
Basso continuo plug-in
Full integration of capella-tune technology:

Free definition of dynamics, articulations, phrasing
Automatic implementation of own playback instructions like pizzicato or col legno
Implementation of additional ornaments (baroque trill)
Support of Hermode tuning: Automatic tuning of chords during playback
Implementation of complex repeat instructions and of Swing and Vienna Waltz rhythms
Support for VST plug-ins; connectivity with foreign sample libraries
capella-tune provides perfect interface for capella Vienna orchestra
Support for capella Vienna orchestra now includes echo

The sequence of staves can be changed any time in the template system with ripple effect throughout the entire score
Numerous improvements to the user interface e.g. scaling up and down of entire score via mouse click
Abbreviations, tremolo bars and many more special functions available at a click of the mouse

Last updated April 2, 2010.