What you describe is exactly what I'm contemplating. Use Staffed on a Surface for inputting and capturing ideas when you're not at your desk. Then import to Finale on my iMac via xml for making...

Thank you SO much. I was not aware of this option. Now my life just got easier. And, Michael, I will continue to work on my transposition skills. Luckily, I'm not the conductor, just the oboist....

I have a question for you who compose for orchestra or band. When you are composing for non-C instruments, do you mentally transpose the sound you need to the key that that instrument plays? I can do...

I am looking for a new computer to replace my aging laptop. I am intrigued by the new Surface mainly because it has a stylus. I think using a stylus would suit my personal style of inputting. Has...

Are there any advantages to Windows 8 in terms of each of use? Can you use the touch screen for note entry? Right now I am using Windows 7 and am curious if 8 will behave differently (better/worse)....