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NoteWorthy Composer
What NoteWorthy Composer is
NoteWorthy Composer is Windows desktop software for creating, recording, editing, printing, and playing musical scores in notation. Its editor lets users add staves, notes, text, lyrics, and symbols for writing or transcribing songs. Playback can use a computer sound card or an external MIDI setup, with notes highlighted as they play. Users can transpose parts to other keys while updating notes and key signatures automatically, then print complete scores or selected parts. MIDI import and export and parts extraction are supported. Songs can be published for others to view and hear with the free Viewer, which opens NWC, NWCTXT, and MIDI files. Version 2.75a includes a Lua plugin and user-tool API reference. A demo provides the notation editor but disables saving and exporting. Paid plans start at $49, including a 49.00 USD monthly Version 2 plan and a 49.00 USD one-time 2.75 license.
Who it suits
NoteWorthy Composer suits Windows users writing, transcribing, printing, or playing notation with MIDI support. It also fits people sharing scores through the free Viewer.
What it does well
- Windows notation editor with MIDI support
- Print full scores or selected parts
- Transpose parts with automatic key updates
- Free Viewer plays and prints files
- Lua plugin and user-tool API reference
What to know first
- Windows-only desktop deployment
- Demo disables saving and exporting
- Paid plans are required for full use
- Backup CD costs extra
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| NoteWorthy Composer Version 2 | Windows desktop application · Online download · Music notation editing · MIDI import and export · Printing of scores and selected parts | $49 a month |
| NoteWorthy Composer 2.75 | USD $49.00 · Windows desktop license · Download with license certificate · Backup CD optional for extra USD $10 | $49, paid once |
As noteworthycomposer.com lists them, read 19 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
NoteWorthy Composer focuses on score creation and playback, with practical printing, MIDI, transposition, and parts tools. Check the Windows requirement and plan billing term against your workflow.
Facts from NoteWorthy Composer's own pages
- Company
- NoteWorthy Software says it was founded in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, in September 1994. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- desktop · noteworthycomposer.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Evaluation limits
- The demo includes a functioning notation editor but disables Save, Save As, Export, and other listed commands. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Version 2.75a includes a built-in Lua plugin and user tool API reference, and the version history lists a plugin API and custom objects. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1994 · noteworthycomposer.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · noteworthycomposer.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Free Viewer
- The free Viewer loads, plays, and prints NWC and NWCTXT files as well as MIDI files. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Valdese, North Carolina, USA · noteworthycomposer.com, 28 Sept 2026
- MIDI support
- The software imports and exports Standard MIDI files and supports real-time and step-time music entry from an external MIDI keyboard. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Notation editor
- The editor can add staves, notes, text, lyrics, and symbols, and can be used to write or transcribe songs. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Parts extraction
- Yes · noteworthycomposer.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Playback
- Songs can play through the computer sound card or external MIDI setups, with notes highlighted during playback. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Printing and sharing
- Users can print full scores or selected parts and publish songs for others to view and hear with the free Viewer. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- NoteWorthy Composer is Windows software for creating, recording, editing, printing, and playing back musical scores in notation. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The order page says information supplied on the order form will be kept confidential and not sold or provided to other groups or individuals. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support options include a FAQ, user forum, and email support. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The maker lists Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP SP3 for the evaluation program. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Transposition
- Users can transpose parts to other keys, with notes and key signatures updated automatically. · noteworthycomposer.com, 11 Oct 2026
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