In celebration of our 1st anniversary, The Write Score is having a sale on ALL template packages. Now through the end of May, 2012, use the coupon code YEARONESALE at checkout to receive 15% off your order.
Sibelius Template Updates
Our Sibelius templates just got updated. Here are the highlights:
- VDL Template 7.0a – now supports Virtual Drumline library version 2.5.5. Read the VDL 2.5.5 release notes for additional information.
- S7S Template 7.1a – now supports Sibelius 7 Sounds library version 7.1.2. See what’s new in this version here.
- SE6 Template 6.0a (May 2012) – compatibility update.
- See also: Sibelius Template Change Logs
Those who are eligible to receive updated packages can do so by filling out the form on our Update Request page.
Sibelius VDL Template 7.0 Released!
Sibelius VDL Template 7.0 is now available! Save $5.00 when you use the coupon code VDL70SPECIAL, now thru January 27. This coupon is valid towards any of these VDL related products:
Key features of VDL Template 7.0
- Full support for Virtual Drumline 2.5, library version 2.5.2.
- Backwards compatibility: VDL Template 7.0 can be used in Sibelius 5, 6 or 7.
- More Alternate mappings
- More Input Variables
- Works with any of our Sibelius 7 family of templates
Each of the Sib 7 family of templates has their Readme files available for free download. See the various product pages for the links.
TWS Developers At PASIC 2011
TWS developers Ted Boliske and Hugh Smith will both be at PASIC 2011. Stop by the Tapspace booth to have all of your Virtual Drumline template questions answered, or to just say hi.
The 2011 International Drum and Percussion Expo runs November 10, 11 and 12 in Indianapolis, IN.
Sibelius S7S Template 7.0 Released!
We are pleased to announce that S7S Template 7.0 has been released and is now available for download. Be sure to have a look at the free S7S Readme file if you’re not sure if this template is right for you. Download the Readme file from the S7S product page.
Also, we have extended the pre-order pricing special through November 24. Get your copy today and save!
Pre-Order S7S Template 7.0
The first of the TWS Sibelius 7.0 family of templates is now available for Pre-Order! Save $5 off the retail price when you use the coupon code PREORDERS7S before the release date. View the S7S Template 7.0 product page for details.
Sibelius 7 Sounds User Guide
Sibelius has made available detailed documentation that shows everything that is in the Sibelius 7 Sounds sample library. This informational package was written by our very own TWS developer Hugh Smith and is available as a free download from the Sibelius site. Get it here: www.sibelius.com/sibelius7sounds
Sibelius 7.0.3 Released
Today Sibelius released the 7.0.3 update for Sibelius 7. They also released a required update for the Sibelius 7 Sounds sample library. Get the updates here: www.sibelius.com/helpcenter/upgrades.
Should I upgrade to Sibelius 7?
Please read the notes from the developer.
Video Series: VDL TriggerTest 5.2.5
TWS template developer Hugh Smith gives a walkthrough of how to use the TriggerTest files that are included in the template package. These are great for testing to see if your writing environment is setup properly, as well as just sitting back and listening to see what sounds are contained in the sample library.
This 3 part series includes the following:
- Part 1: Setup / Congas Manual
- Part 2: Xylo MedDark / Electric Guitar
- Part 3: TenorLine Manual
You can access all three parts of this video series from their template specific video page.
* The concepts presented in this video series are also applicable to templates made for newer software versions.