KylePoehling

I've used it at work before.....great for 2 track (stereo) editing. Some amazing tools, but I wouldn't want to use it for multi-tracking or as my main DAW. 2 cents Kyle

Maybe "Retro Video Game-tronica" ??? Cool sounds though...do you listen to Dan Deacon?

Nice work! Especially the drum programming...what sample library did you use? The nuances are great...especially in the snare drum. My only gripe is the harmony on the syncopated part of the head....just seems a bit forced. Great textures tho! :thumbsup:

When you're writing for the purpose of playback (as in you're not writing to distribute parts for performance)....do you use the audio mixer in your notation program or notated dynamics (or a mix of both?)? I find that the ability to use the mixer in conjunction with dynamics allows for more timbre variety at different dynamics....for instance...I can have the timbre of a ff trumpet played back at a quiet volume.

Wait about a month for NOTION3 to come out....you'll be MUCH happier...both features wise-and $$ wise:)

No definitely not replacing...Notion has focused more on streamlining the writing process for folks who use a few programs or methods to compose. I can get into more specifics VERY soon, and I'll let you all know as soon as I can:D I'm really impressed with what we've come up with...and frankly I've been a ProTools user for nearly 10 years and I'm kind of annoyed that they're trying to include "everything and the kitchen sink." Don't get me wrong I do love PT8, but I wish that some of the advances they've made to the program were more focused on recording (ADC!!!).

Well...all I can say is that we're cooking up a new version of Notion that will release very soon and will bridge the gap between a DAW and notation software better than anything out there;)

What exactly do you mean by "relying on GPO and Finale working together" Are you referring to the difficulty in mapping the playback via Kontakt?

Seems like an obvious question, but considering the ever-increasing power of the personal computer and the "homogenization" of music composition and technology that the compositional process has evolved. Given the tools at hand where does your notation software fit in the mix? Do you use it for printing, audio production, pre-production for recordings, compositional sketching....etc...... At this point I use mine (Notion...:)) as means to sketch ideas, Print parts out for musicians I'm playing with, utilize sample libraries and compose using notation (not a sequencer!!!). It's become an integral part of my music production and extended beyond just a tool to compose.... Just wondering what you all think.... 2 cents, Kyle

Hello all, So this is somewhat off topic, but I've been working on the launch of the NOTION Music Blogs for a few months now and they're finally LIVE! Any of you NOTION users (or folks that are interested in learning more about the people "behind the scenes" at NOTION) please stop by over at our site.... We've got the initial round of posts up ranging from overall music philosophy to sound editing...there is MUCH more to come. :toothygrin: See you in the blogosphere! NOTION Music | Blogs -Kyle

We've got a feature in Notion that is called NTempo which does exactly what you're describing..... -Kyle

Beat me to the punch here....for $100 you can't beat Progression. If you have any questions about the program feel free to ask me (either pm or here). -Kyle

What exactly does this mean????? I went to school with someone named "Poehler":) Can you clarify?? -Kyle ......sorry should have done a search first......seems there was someone with the last name Poehler that was banned. I can honestly say that this is the FIRST time my last name has EVER been subject to confusion :)

Well I guess I misunderstood you. I'm not against analyzing music it is essential to the understanding the artform, but you did make a very valid point in the fact that at one point this music WAS commercially successful, as in....most folks could relate and were open to listening to it. The fact that these forms of music have become so intellectual is sad to me because when you boil it all down it's JUST SOUND. Maybe highly organized sound, but that's all it is. Who is to say that someone without a formal education should have any less an experience with the art than someone who has a formal education. Here's an anecdote I like to use about popular culture's "fear of music (or fear of non-mainstream music). Try to give the average joe or jane a violin and ask them to use it. Usually they'll freak out and not even want to touch the instrument exclaiming "I CAN'T use that!!!!" Are you kidding me? It is precisely the over-analyzing and "put it on a pedestal" mentality that has developed the average jane or joe's severe "fear of music." 14 more cents, kyle

Couldn't agree more:D The intellectuals that get caught up in the over-analyzing of classical music don't understand that in spite of all the knowledge and intellectual genius of someone like Bach or Mozart they were still playing/writing what they heard (ie..."the magic") It is unfortunate that Jazz has ventured head first down this hallway...... -Kyle

I apologize if this has already been said....because I didn't really have time to read the entire 8 pages....but.... To an extent Jazz has become classical music in regards to the way it's been studied over the past 20 years. The essence of jazz is truly improvisation. Over analyzing what someone has to say on his/her instrument (for instance Eric Dolphy....who played some seriously "heady" stuff but it was all from his "gut") has lead to some of the worst "jazz" out there. Don't get me wrong...understanding the language is BASIC to playing ANY style of music, but once you start getting too far into analysis and away from the "heart" of it you're playing classical music and not jazz. This is the main and basic reason Mr. Dan is so lost in a sea of musical mis-information. All I can say to Dan is get over yourself and listen to some of the greats without your misinformation (Monk an uneducated druggie???? really????? What about Coltrane's "A Love Supreme"?????? He wasn't on a single substance at that time and it's one of the most powerful pieces of all time!!!) 3.5 cents, Kyle

Yea....transcribing power chords can get tricky. It's just one of those things that sounds a certain way on one instrument (guitar) and doesn't quite translate to some other instruments. What instruments are taking the lead vocal? Good luck! Kyle

Right on....as I said this was my first attempt to do a piece like this that came solely from a composition program. I'll have to dig up some of my other stuff that I've actually played. I wasn't able to manipulate the sounds as much as I usually do which was kind of interesting compositionally. Either way thanks again for the comments! -Kyle

It's actually vibraphone....what in particular about the percussion did you find "weak?" thanks for your comments, kyle

So here's my first stab at writing a jungle piece with Notion. I was trying to combine the strings with some really percussive elements. I'm not too sure about the ending, but it's pretty cool as far as effectual stuff that doesn't involve electronics. Any comments are WELCOME!! -Kyle 4shared.com - online file sharing and storage - download More Lotion.mp3

Hello everyone!! Exciting news for the RMC 2008!! John Corigliano has confirmed as a judge for the RMC 2008 and we expect a few more high profile names to come on board very soon. If you have not heard of John Corigliano then you should go out and find something today, or go watch the movie The Red Violin. With well over 100 published works he is perhaps one of the most well-known and established composers of this generation. Check out his bio below... John Corigliano is one of the finest and most widely recognized American composers. Among the dozens of citations, doctorates, and other honors he has received are included all of the most important music awards

Hello all! I'm new to the site here but from the looks of it I'm in the right place! I work with Notion Music and we're announcing our annual competition entitled "Realize Music Challenge." I'll paste the "official rules and guidelines" below but just to let you know.. the winner will have his/her composition recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road! Here is the official press release! Enjoy and good luck! Kyle Poehling Online Community Marketing Specialist Notion Music NOTION Music Launches Second Annual Composition Contest Realize Music Challenge seeks next Mozart from global pool of contestants GREENSBORO, N.C. (November XX, 2007)