![]() ![]() However, I have read that Windows users will also need further software to make the dsmidiwifi server serviceable and this may cause some further complications, although I understand everything should ultimately work, regardless of OS. However, it is not really necessary to even check this since there is no need to make changes to the Playback Devices menu - the two new pieces of software for the computer and iPhone will automatically enable the user to input notes into a selected stave and measure of a Sibelius score as if he or she was using a physical keyboard connected by midi or USB.įinally, I am using a Mac mini with Intel DuoCore processor and had virtually no problems making the iPhone software useable with Sibelius. Once the above server has been opened on your computer and the MidiKeys opened on your iPhone, you will see DSMIDIWiFi-in listed as an Available device in the Playback Devices menu accessed via the "Play" pulldown menu in Sibelius. (The above web page includes a link to download the earlier version of the dsmidiwifi software server.) GarageBand can be considered the younger sibling of Apples flagship Pro Logic, with a more beginner-friendly feature set. I downloaded this earlier version from the following internet page belonging to Saitara Software company, which has a developed an iPhone program (AC-7) that will control vital functions of DAW software such as Pro Tools and Logic, and will hopefully eventually expand that list to include other programs, including Sibelius: ![]() This server software is open source and free of charge and my browsing leads me to understand the earlier version (v1.01) is less buggy than the latest, current version. However, earlier today I downloaded the MidiKeys app for iPhone and to my delight, discovered it works very well indeed as a small, wireless 2-octave keyboard comfortably capable of inputting into Sibelius.Īs well as loading MidiKeys ($4.99) onto your iPhone, you must also download a copy of DSMidiWiFi Server onto your computer in order to enable the two pieces of hardware to communicate the necessary midi information wirelessly. I haven't tried Pianist Pro so can't comment on it. ![]()
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