identifying scales?

[siriusbliss]

It ought to be able to determine note value, key signature and tempo with optional tempo changes.

Obviously possible with MIDI.
Key sig. is relative since it could be modal - but as long as the intervals are there, then with a matrix it's possible to move the key around based on perceived tonics, etc.
i.e. is it Dmin., or F major?

Tempo change should be handled by the host sequencer.

Greg

[dawman]

Interesting discussion.
If these applications could be used as tools in composition I welcome them.
But I am afraid this software will become just another generic, convenient approach to a 7-11, Circle K style of compostition, where the " composer " will never really learn music, or how to sight read under pressure.
Instead of computers as supplemental tools for advancement, they only seem to raise a new entire class of convenience orientated music.
I will buy such applications and make them identify what Scale that JayZ used in his last great rap song that made millions.
You know I was thinking how plageristic all this Gangsta Rap stuff really is.
The evil " N " word is used along with bitches, and Ho's in every sentance.
It was the White Southern Racists who invented the evil " N " word back in early 19th Century, so even there we see examples of plagerism.

[siriusbliss]

Interesting discussion.
If these applications could be used as tools in composition I welcome them.

I've been known to use them when working on projects that require working in some style that's outside my wheel-house - like ragtime, or egyptian folk music, etc. Once I 'reverse engineer' the structures, then I'm OK. They're ultimately just tools - not an end-all.

G