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