PhotoScore & NotateMe Ultimate 8 is a comprehensive music scanning and notation software that allows users to convert printed sheet music, handwritten scores, and PDFs into editable digital formats. It combines powerful optical music recognition technology with handwriting input capabilities, offering musicians and composers a versatile tool for creating, editing, and digitizing musical scores.

Key Features

Optical Music Recognition Scans and recognizes printed music and PDFs with high accuracy

• Reads notes, slurs, dynamics, lyrics, guitar tabs, and chord diagrams
• Supports low-resolution PDFs and scans down to 72 dpi

Handwriting Recognition Enables users to compose music by hand on various devices

• Compatible with tablets, smartphones, trackpads, and mice
• Integrates NotateMe app for on-the-go composition

Advanced Editing Capabilities Provides comprehensive tools for modifying scanned or handwritten scores

• Transpose music and extract parts
• Edit using Sibelius-style interfaces
• Save scores as PDFs for easy printing

Benefits

Increased Productivity Streamlines the process of digitizing and editing sheet music

• Recognizes printed music 30% faster than previous versions
• Achieves over 99.5% accuracy with OmniScore 2 dual-engine recognition system

Versatility Offers multiple input methods and broad compatibility

• Works with various devices and operating systems
• Supports integration with Sibelius and other MIDI software

User-Friendly Experience Designed for ease of use and accessibility

• Features automatic scanning and recognition
• Intuitive interface makes the software enjoyable to use