Android Support?
With the appearance of devices like the new Archos tablet I can see MuseScore becoming an integral part of music teaching!
Are there any plans to port it - or indeed does one need to port to Android?
Tom
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There are two aspects of MuseScore which we need to look at how a port to tablets can be made: sheet music playback and editing.
For score playback, we envision a solution where MuseScore.com could play a role: you store your sheet music online and you can retrieve it from any internet connected device. Follow twitter or Facebook if you wish to be kept in the loop.
For score editing, we'll have to wait for Qt to be ported for Android. Qt is the open source foundation MuseScore is build on, just like many other applications, to take advantage of it's cross platform compatibility.
Obviously tablets which use a Linux or Windows based OS will be able to run MuseScore already. For the iPad it's a different story with the iPhone OS. Chances are that MuseScore will never run on the iPad. But for score playback only, musescore.com will be accessible for the iPad in the near future.
In reply to MuseScore for Android by Thomas
I've just looked at Android SDK (I've been programming for 30 years) and I think I'll wait and see if Linux can be run on one these/ - I run MuseScore on Ubuntu on a 800mhz machine and its good CPU to spare
Is there somewhere for MuseScore or MUsicXML out of copyright scores online?
I avoid twitter and facebook like the plague tho...
In reply to MuseScore for Android by Thomas
what about http://code.google.com/p/android-lighthouse/
isnt it enough?
In reply to QT Android by leviyehonatan
It could be, we'll have to wait for the developer to chime in. But that's a very recent development, AFAIK; according to this: http://developer.qt.nokia.com/forums/viewthread/2304 - the android-compatible branch of qt has only been stable for a month or so.
It does seem promising, though, and I can't wait to start editing scores on my tablet!
In reply to It could be, we'll have to by mattcelt
Which tablet do you own? And you would prefer to edit scores on your tablet with your fingers than with a mouse or keyboard? really?
In reply to Which tablet do you own? And by [DELETED] 5
but musescore running on a tablet could provide a fantastic tool for musical learning, or just the convenience of having potentially millions of scores at your fingertips. Even a 7" tablet sitting on a music rest would be good.
If I had a tablet I'd probably take android off it and run basic linux on it but if musescore can be made available for adnroid that would be brilliant. I'm busy for a few months but If I get the chance I'll see if I can get it working on a development platform.
In reply to Which tablet do you own? And by [DELETED] 5
no but look at whats going on with android 3 and stuff android is now going towards being the linux system for tablets and lacks a musical notepad which is the musician's word processor... then any android phone could be my working station and i dont need any computer ...
In reply to Which tablet do you own? And by [DELETED] 5
Lasconic wasn't asking me this question because I wasn't in the conversation, but I have an iPad and have been looking for a decent notation app to appear.
One now has from Xenon Labs in the shape of Symphony Pro. The interface design is superb. I won't try to describe it here but it shows that a tablet can make an excellent score writing tool.
I don't see it as a replacement for MuseScore by any means, but for when I am out and about it could prove very useful. It exports several formats, Including Music XML, so I'm hopeful it will be compatible with MuseScore.
In reply to Which tablet do you own? And by [DELETED] 5
I have an Android 3.1 tablet (Asus Transformer). I would prefer to enter notes by touching the screen rather than messing with a mouse. I think it would be much faster, however the staff image would have to be larger than with a traditional PC in order to provide touch accuracy. If someone is willing to work on this, I would be more than happy to help and to test on my tablet. Ultimately the goal would be to set the tablet on the music stand of a keyboard, plug the keyboard into the tablet, and create music directly from there. I know there would be driver issues and that is probably far off, but it would be an ideal situation.
In reply to MuseScore for Android by Thomas
I'm very interested in the possibility of running Musescore on Android tablets. Is there any interest in creating a Java version of musescore to run on Android? I assume that would be a complete rewrite and port to from Qt to Java (ouch).
I would be interested in helping out with testing as I'm using my tablet for live performance in the jam band and jazz context.
In reply to Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Interested by jazzspire
Jazzspire, can I send you a beta version of Collectionista? It's not the notation part but it integrates with Musescore. Have an email address?
In reply to Jazzspire, can I send you a by pjv
I did read about Collectionista awhile back and decided it didn't fulfill my requirements. I'm already using the Mobilesheets app for live gigs. It includes setlist management, song collections, and real-time display of music chart PDFs (created in Musescore) on my android tablet. It's exactly what I need minus the ability to edit my Musescore chord charts/lead sheets while on the road. I really don't want to carry around a laptop, so I'm simply waiting for the Musescore mobile version to be developed. I'm ready and willing to test a Musescore app, but just don't need something like Collectionista.
Thanks for offering.
Cheers,
Jazzspire
In reply to Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Interested by jazzspire
There is a Qt/C++ development IDE for Android called Necessitas which can compile and build the source code but it needs configuring to run on android.