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by OCTO
26 Nov 2015, 19:25
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: Muzitex - for music text
Replies: 29
Views: 41762

Re: Muzitex - for music text

It is a font designed by our forum member Wess. You might try contacting him.
Best, O
by OCTO
26 Nov 2015, 13:10
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: # and natural symbols
Replies: 20
Views: 27990

Re: # and natural symbols

I can maybe guess the fonts. But trying to be objective I like the most first :s and second :n
But as a combined, humm.... maybe no 3.

I have some problems with accidentals in Bravura. I don't know why.
by OCTO
26 Nov 2015, 07:17
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: # and natural symbols
Replies: 20
Views: 27990

# and natural symbols

(Separation from another thread) I have problem with :s it is to much "italic", the horizontal lines are to much angled for my taste. Thanks, Octo. The angle on the horizontal bars of the :s is the same as on the :n, so changing one without the other, would make them less harmonious. Not a...
by OCTO
25 Nov 2015, 13:06
Forum: Other: Publishing production and Sales
Topic: Starting and running publishing business
Replies: 12
Views: 51090

Re: Starting and running publishing business

PART FIVE Recommendations. For COMPOSERS 1. Have ready HiQ engraved scores is the must. 2. Establish relation with the printing and posting service 3. Have somewhere on the Internet to offer your music 4. Extra: you need an agent and if you want only to compose, someone who will run your publishing...
by OCTO
25 Nov 2015, 07:04
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: Clef design comparision
Replies: 102
Views: 139328

Re: Clef design comparision

I find your clefs now very harmonious!
Also the :f is very nice. And :n as well.
I have problem with :s it is to much "italic", the horizontal lines are to much angled for my taste.
Also, I have some problems with noteheads, they look to much circled...
by OCTO
23 Nov 2015, 12:33
Forum: Other: Publishing production and Sales
Topic: Starting and running publishing business
Replies: 12
Views: 51090

Re: Starting and running publishing business

PART FOUR Pathway. Here is the road from your machine to the customer. 1. Engrave music , very high quality. Make ready PDF (ready = in according to the printer's needs). 2. Set up the item in your web shop (price, description, pictures, examples etc.). 3. When a customer buys that score (makes ord...
by OCTO
23 Nov 2015, 12:25
Forum: Other: Publishing production and Sales
Topic: Starting and running publishing business
Replies: 12
Views: 51090

Re: Starting and running publishing business

PART THREE Costs. Publishing company doesn't mean 1000+ employees and big production halls. It is your computer and you. Here is the minimum possible calculation. 1. Registering the company (if you don't have any) & setting up bank accounts. (=depends worldwide) 2. Buying computer and running t...
by OCTO
23 Nov 2015, 12:17
Forum: Other: Publishing production and Sales
Topic: Starting and running publishing business
Replies: 12
Views: 51090

Starting and running publishing business

PART TWO There are several aspects of the publishing business. 1. Music (Art) As a product by itself, music scores must have two striking elements. - They must be well engraved. Here it is important to keep the printed music error-free. Multiple proofreading is needed to fix all mistakes. The best ...
by OCTO
23 Nov 2015, 12:16
Forum: Other: Publishing production and Sales
Topic: Starting and running publishing business
Replies: 12
Views: 51090

Starting and running publishing business

PART ONE. Hello everyone. Here I will describe in short how to start and run your publishing business, from my experience, you might have another. Please share your ideas! I will answer to tisimst questions from our private correspondence: - How long have you been doing this? For about 4,5 years. -...
by OCTO
20 Nov 2015, 07:25
Forum: Digital Notation Tools
Topic: [MuseScore] Anyone use it?
Replies: 18
Views: 22988

Re: [MuseScore] Anyone use it?

I know that limitations of fonts. I believe they want to create a stable software with the high interchange safety. I understand that also. But it is a limitation for house-styling. Regarding amateurism VS professionalism: do anyone remember score sharing on MakeMusic's homepage, for Finale files? T...