[b]For the update information, go here:[/b]

  [url]https://www.tapspace.com/forums/index.php?topic=2171.0[/url]


Hello folks

I know that many of you have been patiently waiting for the Sibelius 5 Template to be finished and released. Well, it is now done and on the Tapspace updates page ready for your immediate downloading.

    [url]https://www.tapspace.com/updates/[/url]

Also, Jim has posted some very helpful video tutorials to aid you in getting started - as well as some tips on how to use the Template. The one toward the bottom of the page about the use of Noteheads is my personal favorite. Nicely done Jim!

    [url]https://www.tapspace.com/support/tutorials/Sib51.html[/url]

During the final stages of the development, we managed to con a few testers into trying to find flaws within the functionality of the Template. Even though I apparently got most of it right the first time, they did find a few things that I had missed. A big thanks and round of applause to:  Bill C, Gabe C, Gary R, John M, Mat C and Murray G. Thanks guys!

Someone else who was a big key to this project was Sam Butler of Sibelius Software. Early on Jim referred to him as the ";sound set guru";. Without he and his colleagues' efforts we would not have the outstanding tool for writing music that we have today.

And lastly, but not leastly, I can't even begin to thank Jim Casella enough for all of the valuable input he has given throughout this whole endeavor.


Enjoy your new world of music notation.

Hugh

And let me be the first to throw some huge props to Hugh for doing an outstanding job on this project. This was definitely his baby. Not only was the mapping project a huge undertaking, but the tweaks in the sound set (XML file) and documentation were equally ambitious to tackle.

[b]Hugh - [/b]Thanks for taking this project under your wing and doing such an outstanding job in managing countless (and constantly changing) details! Thanks also to all the guys who managed to get an early look at it, test things out, and give some good input. We really do have some amazing people through this community.

[b]To all -[/b] Before we start answering questions about the new playback system, [i][size=10pt]please[/size], [size=11pt]please,[/size] [size=12pt]please[/size][/i] take some time to view the tutorial videos and spend some good time referencing the README file. This system works best when you've adopted it, and don't shoot from the hip. I'm already finding myself wondering how I used to manually load instruments all the time when I could have been writing music. :)

What's that I hear?... Angels singing?... Hallelujiah chorus?:)

Simply amazing.  After watching a few of the tutorials (while waiting for my Sibelius 5 upgrade) I realized just how much of an undertaking this project must have been.  I hope everyone has the same realization I had.

Much thanks to everyone who spent time on this project. 

Wow! Great job guys. Can't wait to actually get my hands on a copy of 5.1.

Holy Workflow, Batman!

Oh good...

I get called into my Boss' office to be told I'm getting my christmas bonus doubled (it ain't much!) and now I see this and must upgrade to Sibelius 5 because I can't resist now.

By the way - Sibelius is running a special on their ";Competitive Upgrade"; edition (only available for registered Finale, Mosaic, Encore users in the USA). As a registered user of one of these other programs, you can purchase Sibelius for only $99.

https://www.tapspace.com/sibelius5.html

For a program that's usually $600, this is an incredible deal. Finale also runs a similar competitive upgrade for Sibelius users, though I'm not sure if there are any current sales at the moment.

I know there's a small supply of these left with Tapspace, so if anyone's interested in officially diving into Sibelius and is currently registered with another program, this is a good time to consider purchasing.

I knew there was a reason I liked you... time to go dig out the Finale manual!

Thanks for the heads up Jim.  I know there are more individuals besides myself here looking to upgrade now!

Two things...

Holy Cow Hugh did a lot of work.  To make Sibelius dance takes a tremendous amount of effort, and clearly Hugh had it.

Also, competitive upgrades are ALWAYS the way to go.  $99 for Sibelius is a smokin' deal!

Today the percussion world is a much brighter place.

Thanks to all for your hard work and dedication for making a great tool even better.

Who would have thought 10 years ago, that we could actually hear what was written before it was taught. Anyone remember that first ensemble with the Brass Line and wondering if it was going to work!!!!

Again Thanks and Kudos to you all !!!!

Chazg

A question about the readme included... It has the glockenspiels listed as being a 3.3 octave range (like the Yamaha and Adams that alot of corps are using) yet the glockenspiels in 2.5 are still 2.5 octaves. It also mentions 4 octave vibes... are this a hint at a future expansion?

The template and everything looks great! It's going to be wonderful to not have to setup all of the multis and everything before I start writing. You guys rock hard!

Matt

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Today the percussion world is a much brighter place.

Thanks to all for your hard work and dedication for making a great tool even better.

Who would have thought 10 years ago, that we could actually hear what was written before it was taught. Anyone remember that first ensemble with the Brass Line and wondering if it was going to work!!!!

Again Thanks and Kudos to you all !!!!

Chazg
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Nothing helped me more with my writing than this.  Even in 2001 when I made my own soundfont...  yuck!  In its day, it was pretty groovy...  now, it looks so amateur...  incredible things Jim programs, huh. 

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A question about the readme included... It has the glockenspiels listed as being a 3.3 octave range (like the Yamaha and Adams that alot of corps are using) yet the glockenspiels in 2.5 are still 2.5 octaves. It also mentions 4 octave vibes... are this a hint at a future expansion?

The template and everything looks great! It's going to be wonderful to not have to setup all of the multis and everything before I start writing. You guys rock hard!

Matt
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Good eye Matt! Yes, these are instruments that will be available soon in an upcoming 2.5.1 maintenance update for VDL. Depending on the NI development schedule, this may still be a couple weeks from completion.

Quick question...
I have the update for VDL2.5, I installed it, and it says it was registered to another user, so I un-installed and reinstalled a number of times and it still says the same thing... so my question is, will sibelius 5.1 work the same way with VDL2 as it is shown to work with VDL2.5?

also... Jim can you post the number for NI Customer Service so I cal give them a call and try to get this registration information settled once and for all, I would greatly appreciate it!

Palosjr,

Here is their contact page.

http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=contactinfo

Also, they have a forum where you can ask questions as well as a help desk sort of setup where you can submit a ticket to be reviewed by their tech support staff. Hope this helps.