#Japan #Hamamatsu #KAWAI #Music Software #Score Maker

Score Maker ZERO Celebrates 30 Years with Major Updates

In an exciting announcement, the iconic music notation software, Score Maker, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a fresh update. Known for its unique ability to scan and recognize printed sheet music, Score Maker has been a go-to choice for pianists, bands, choirs, and music educators for nearly three decades. The software enables users to edit, print, and playback electronic sheet music with significant ease.

A Legacy of Innovation

Launched in 1995, Score Maker has undergone continuous enhancements, evolving its functionalities over the years. In 2017, the software rebranded itself as Score Maker ZERO, transitioning from a package sales model to a subscription service to ensure users have access to the latest features. In August 2023, an exciting introduction of Score Maker ZERO (Free Editor) brought a limited version of the software to a broader audience, allowing more enthusiasts to dive into music creation.

Exciting New Features and Design Updates

To commemorate its 30th anniversary, Score Maker has introduced several vibrant design improvements and new functionalities:

1. Simplified Music Recognition: The exclusive “Automatic Recognition” feature allows users to drop music files directly into the software without manually adjusting recognition settings. This feature, available in the Platinum and Standard versions, streamlines the entire process and includes a revamped user interface for enhanced usability.

2. Enhanced Visual Design: To improve accessibility, the software icons now boast clearer shapes and colors, ensuring users can navigate through the application with far greater efficiency.

3. Improved Usability:
- Symbol Search: The new input symbol search function simplifies the process for first-time users to locate and insert musical symbols effortlessly.
- Enhanced Right-Click Menus: The input method now features an expanded right-click menu, allowing users to select properties for symbols and specify tempo and time signatures instantly, previously only accessible through the properties window.
- Support for Horizontal X Time Play Notation: The Platinum version now supports the notation process commonly seen in band scores, allowing variations in performance to be displayed side by side correctly without extending the measure’s playback time.

Limited Time Anniversary Campaign

To celebrate this milestone, from March 11 to April 12, customers can purchase the Score Maker ZERO Platinum and Standard licenses at significantly discounted rates:

• - Platinum Annual License: Originally 22,880 yen (tax included) for the first year, now only 9,900 yen (tax included)
• - Standard Annual License: Originally 15,180 yen (tax included) for the first year, now offered at 7,700 yen (tax included)

This campaign allows users to experience premium features at an unbeatable price, making it the perfect time to engage with music like never before.

For more details regarding the product specifications, updates, and this inclusive campaign, please refer to the official Kawai website: Kawai Music Products.

Contact and Support

For any inquiries regarding Score Maker, please reach out to Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Computer Music Division, located in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan. Contact via email at [email protected] or call 053-457-1350 for support.