Music Writer - Music Composer

As a composer who's always on the move, I've found Music Writer to be an indispensable tool for capturing inspiration anytime, anywhere. Gone are the days of scrambling for manuscript paper—now I can sketch melodies during my commute or refine harmonies while sipping coffee at a cafe. What struck me first was how intuitive it feels; tapping notes onto the staff flows as naturally as writing with a pencil, yet with all the digital advantages of instant playback and effortless editing.

The editing capabilities truly set this app apart. I remember working on a string quartet last month and being amazed at how easily I could manage independent layers for each instrument. Adjusting time signatures measure by measure used to be a nightmare in other apps, but here it’s just a swipe and a tap. When I accidentally wrote a verse in the wrong key, the per-measure key change feature saved me hours of recomposing. And the joy of adding lyrics directly under the notes—watching my song come to life with words aligned perfectly to the melody—felt like magic.

During playback, the flexible control options make rehearsing effortless. I often mute the violin staff to focus on the cello line, or solo the piano when fine-tuning accompaniment. The tempo adjustment slider lets me experiment with different moods—sometimes I slow it down to catch subtle harmonic clashes, then speed it up to feel the energy. Hearing my composition play back through headphones while watching the notes highlight in real-time gives me chills every time.

The export and import features have revolutionized my workflow. Last week I imported a MIDI file from a collaborator in another country, edited it during my flight, and emailed him a PDF score before landing. The ability to backup projects as MWD files means I never lose work—I once recovered a entire symphony draft after my tablet crashed. Exporting to MusicXML lets me continue polishing in desktop notation software, making this app the perfect mobile companion for serious composers.

If I had to nitpick, I’d say the interface takes a day or two to fully master—some advanced features like tuplets require tapping through submenus. But the developer’s tutorial videos quickly solved that. For anyone who hears music in their head and needs to capture it immediately, Music Writer is nothing short of revolutionary. It’s particularly perfect for songwriters sketching ideas, educators creating exercises, or composers who need to work between studio sessions.