Maybe of Interest to Finale and Sibelius Users

[David Richoux]

It looks like a lot of negative reviews for NumPad ($5.99) for the latest upgrade (or lack of upgrade) for use on iOS6 phones. Basic stuff like login problems are not corrected.

But thanks - I will check it out later. Or I can use my old USB full keyboard...

[The Jackson]

That's a pretty slick setup, Wade! It's nice that you get to use that gear in a neat, tidy fashion. Numpads really are a lifesaver, and I've seen them built into laptop keyboards, but I think that makes the entire keyboard to compressed for space if it isn't a gargantuan laptop (that you probably don't want to be lugging around everywhere...). With Sibelius 6 on my Windows laptop, I've got a c. $9 USB numpad that's been my best buddy. I tried using a portable MIDI keyboard to speed things up, but it really just got in the way for me. I'm much quicker using the numpad in combination with the standard keyboard shortcuts. I own a 49-key controller, but I only use it for sequencing in a DAW when I want something very pianistic or to sound less mechanical (ie. humanistic variation in velocity, etc.).

[imperialbari]

If those devices hook up with WiFi rather than Bluetooth, aren’t you dependent on the presence of a router? Or is that function in the iPhone?

Klaus

[PaulTkachenko]

shame you can't get pianist pro on Android ..