Notion: Music Notation and Tab

Notion: Music Notation and Tab

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Notion: Music Notation and Tab

Unleash your creativity with professional composition at your fingertips. From intuitive handwriting recognition to the world-class sound of the London Symphony Orchestra, create and sync scores effortlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Publisher

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.

Category

Music

Downloads

563K+

User Rating

2.8/5

Total Ratings

600

Locales

9

From Mind to Manuscript

Discover the interface used by 563K+ users.

Professional orchestral score editing and audio mixer interface in Notion Mobile.

Professional orchestral score editing and audio mixer interface in Notion Mobile.

Interface of the Notion music app showing a drum pad controller and musical notation for upright bass and drums

Interface of the Notion music app showing a drum pad controller and musical notation for upright bass and drums

Notion Mobile app interface showing a musical lead sheet with a virtual piano keyboard for note input

Notion Mobile app interface showing a musical lead sheet with a virtual piano keyboard for note input

Music notation and guitar tablature interface with a virtual fretboard for note input in Notion Mobile.

Music notation and guitar tablature interface with a virtual fretboard for note input in Notion Mobile.

Professional Composition, Anywhere

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 563K+ users.

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Natural Handwriting Input

Write music your way. Use your Apple Pencil to sketch notes directly onto the staff, and watch as our advanced recognition engine transforms them into professional digital notation.

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Legendary Sound Quality

Experience your work performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy stunningly realistic playback using real audio samples recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

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Seamless Pro Workflow

Compose without boundaries. Start on your iPhone, refine on your iPad, and sync effortlessly with Studio One or Notion Desktop to complete your masterpiece.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 563K+ people who love this app.

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"As a professional film composer, inspiration often strikes when I am away from my desk. Notion Mobile has completely changed my workflow. The London Symphony Orchestra samples make my drafts sound incredible, and the seamless sync with Studio One means I can start a sequence on the train and finish it in the studio without missing a beat."

Julian M., Media Composer
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"I have tried every notation app out there, but nothing beats the handwriting recognition on Notion. Using my Apple Pencil to write music directly onto the staff feels exactly like traditional manuscript paper but with the power of a digital studio. It has become the most essential tool for my music theory classes and composition projects."

Sarah L., Music Performance Student

About the app

Everything you need to know about Notion: Music Notation and Tab.

Description

With over 10 years in the App Store, Notion Mobile is a free, award-winning music composition tool for iOS, iPadOS®, macOS and more! You’ll effortlessly create dynamic compositions in traditional musical notation or guitar tablature with its intuitive touch-based interface and incredibly broad editing capabilities. With a user-friendly interface and simple interactive piano keyboard, fretboard, drum pad, and even optional Handwriting Recognition, Notion Mobile makes it easy to get started composing your music. You can also hear your music performed with the most realistic playback possible, using real audio samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. Notion Mobile is a native cross-platform app, meaning you can write anywhere on any device without requiring a constant Internet connection. And when you’re back online, you’ll be able to sync your work across multiple devices — either through your preferred cloud provider, or through the optional wireless transfer between PreSonus applications on any device. Start your work on one device and finish it on another. Once you are happy with your creation you can share the Notion file, or export as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF or as an audio file. Compose, edit, and play back your music performed with real piano and orchestral samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios — along with outstanding sampled guitar, bass, drums and other popular instruments. And when you’re ready for more sounds, you’ll find the extensive library of Notion Add-on Soundsets to purchase as part of the Feature Bundle. To save space, the initial app download contains just piano — you can then manage which of the bundled Soundsets to have on your device or keep in the cloud, just tap on Sound Installation. Notion has been featured in various Apple campaigns including the 2014 YourVerse television commercials and has won several awards, including a prestigious music industry NAMM TEC Award for Best Smartphone/Tablet App. What you get: Notion Mobile includes unlimited staves, comprehensive editing features and core orchestral and rhythm section Soundsets — all for free. You can optionally register (also for free!) to unlock an additional Soundset (containing Solo Strings, Classical Saxophones and Glockenspiel), and the multivoice function that allows writing in up to 4 voices per staff. Then for the full experience, either sign in with your Studio One+ membership or purchase the Notion Feature Bundle. This unlocks Handwriting Recognition, Layout Controls, all the Expansion Soundsets (including many auxiliary instruments and additional articulations and effects), additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC) and direct file transfer between any PreSonus application running on the same network (including Notion Mobile, Notion Desktop, and Studio One.) Free: Unlimited staves All editing features Core Soundsets Export as MusicXML, Compressed MusicXML, MIDI, PDF, wav, mp3 Welcome Pack (register for free): Soundset including Solo Strings, Glockenspiel, Classical Saxophones Additionally write for voices 3 and 4 in a single staff Feature Bundle (in-app purchase or sign in with Studio One+): Handwriting Recognition, powered by MyScript Available on iPhone, iPad and macOS (macOS with supporting graphics tablet or using Sidecar with compatible iPad) Automatic pen vs. finger recognition to switch between handwriting and edit mode Pressure-sensitive support for Apple Pencil Adjustable timer for Handwriting Recognition Override handwriting timer by double tapping Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) Layout Control All Expansion Soundsets Additional audio export formats (m4a, OPUS, FLAC) Direct file transfer between any PreSonus application running on the same network (including Notion Mobile, Notion Desktop, and Studio One)

Latest Version

3.5.1

Size

146.0 MB

First Released

Dec 16, 2011

Compose Anytime, Anywhere Inspiration Strikes.

Join over 500,000 musicians using award-winning notation tools, handwriting recognition, and the legendary sounds of the London Symphony Orchestra. Download Notion Mobile for free today.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Notion: Music Notation and Tab

How much does Fender Notion: Music & Tab cost?

Fender Notion: Music & Tab is free to download and use, offering unlimited staves and core soundsets. Additional features, such as Handwriting Recognition and expansion soundsets, are available via an in-app purchase Feature Bundle or Fender Studio Pro+ membership.

What is Fender Notion: Music & Tab?

Fender Notion: Music & Tab is an award-winning music composition tool for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It allows users to create dynamic compositions in traditional musical notation or guitar tablature using an intuitive touch-based interface.

Can I compose music using guitar tablature in Fender Notion?

Yes, Fender Notion: Music & Tab allows users to effortlessly create dynamic compositions in guitar tablature. The app provides a dedicated interface for guitar tablature input and editing.

Does Fender Notion support handwriting recognition?

Yes, Fender Notion: Music & Tab offers Handwriting Recognition, powered by MyScript. This feature is part of the Feature Bundle and supports Apple Pencil for pressure-sensitive input on compatible devices.

What sound samples does Fender Notion use for playback?

Fender Notion provides realistic playback using real audio samples recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios. It also includes sampled guitar, bass, drums, and other popular instruments for comprehensive compositions.

Can Fender Notion sync music across multiple devices?

Yes, Fender Notion: Music & Tab supports syncing work across multiple devices. Users can achieve this through their preferred cloud provider or via optional wireless transfer between applications on any device.

What export formats are available in Fender Notion?

Fender Notion allows exporting compositions as MIDI, MusicXML, PDF, WAV, and MP3 files for free. The Feature Bundle adds additional audio formats like M4A, OPUS, and FLAC.

Is Fender Notion a cross-platform application?

Yes, Fender Notion: Music & Tab is a native cross-platform application. It allows users to write music on various devices, including iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, without requiring a constant internet connection.

Does Fender Notion include a drum pad for composition?

Yes, Fender Notion: Music & Tab includes an interactive drum pad. This feature makes it easy to compose drum parts with various instrument hits directly within the application.

Can I use Fender Notion offline?

Yes, Fender Notion: Music & Tab functions offline. It is a native cross-platform app that allows users to compose music anywhere on any device without requiring a constant internet connection.