MusicDevelopments has announced the release of an update to its music composition software RapidComposer. Version 5.2 features the new ‘song view’, non-destructive rhythm processing in the phrase inspector and MIDI Mutator, reworked MIDI Mutator with Melody tab, and many workflow, UI and stability improvements.
RapidComposer is a unique, non-destructive, phrase-based music prototyping software designed for composers, songwriters and musicians of all musical styles. Available for Windows and macOS (standalone, VST3, AU, AU MFX).
Changes in RapidComposer v5.2
- ‘Song View’ implemented that displays the composition line by line, showing the chords and optionally the notes.
- Reworked rhythm processing in the MIDI Mutator: non-destructive options added.
- Melody section added to the MIDI Mutator.
- Fully reworked rhythm processing under the Rhythm tab in the Phrase Inspector: many non-destructive options added in a separate inspector.
- New setting: selection between “conventional notation” and “alternative notation” when showing scale degrees.
- “Modify existing phrase by AI” added to Phrase Editor.
- The folder track optionally shows all notes of the included tracks.
- Chord builder menu added to master track chords.
- Option added to save multiple selected phrases as rhythm into the rhythm browser in the Phrase Inspector.
- Saving phrases/rhythm into the library is many times faster.
- In the chord builder it is possible to select multiple notes by holding down the Shift or Ctrl keys when clicking.
- The ‘DAW view’ button was moved to the editing mode menu.
- Keyboard shortcuts added for forward/rewind.
- Keyboard shortcut added for collecting all scales for the selected chords. The scales are displayed below the master track.
- Keyboard shortcut added for opening the VST/VST3 editor for the selected track.
- UI improvements when using high DPI.
- Stability improvements.
The update is free for all owners of RapidComposer version 5.x. Upgrading from version 4 is still possible for $49 USD (full edition) / $24 USD (light edition).
RapidComposer is currently on sale for $119 USD as part of the Anniversary Sale until April 29th, 2024 (regular $199 USD).
More information: MusicDevelopments