Johannes Gebauer wrote:
On 02.10.2006 Noel Stoutenburg wrote:
Turning to your point about not being able to enter notes in Speedy
entry, a MIDI controller (it need not necessarily be a keyboard,
thought this may be most convenient), while useful in simple entry in
2k7, is _required_ to be able to access most of the features of speedy
entry and hyperscribe, including the entry of notes and chords.
Unless this is something specific to FinWin it is simply not true.
Although Speedy entry without a MIDI device is not exactly very
efficient, it is certainly possible to enter notes and chords. If only
rests appear then the MIDI input has to be switched off in the Speedy
menu, ie "Use MIDI device for input" has to be unchecked in the Speedy
menu. Make sure capslock is off.
However, if you intend on entering music permanently without a MIDI
device Simple may well turn out to be more efficient. You should select
the laptop keyboard layout in the simple menu "Simple Entry Options"->
"Edit Keyboard shortcuts".
On the long run, if you want to enter music "speedily", consider buying
a MIDI or USB keyboard, it will make your life much easier. As Noel
suggested, I would also buy a separate number keypad.
Johannes
While I have great respect for Johannes and his Finale knowledge, I
simply have to disagree with him on this point. What he says is true
for him, but not necessarily true for everybody.
I can enter music far more efficiently and accurately using Speedy Entry
and my computer and NOT using a midi keyboard, than I ever can using my
midi keyboard.
His statements are only true for people who practice to make it work or
who have excellent keyboard chops. I don't.
I've been using speedy entry and just the computer keyboard since I
started using Finale and I can enter the music extremely quickly this way.
Simple entry is definitely NOT easier/faster for me.
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David H. Bailey
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