StaffPad Reader

StaffPad Reader

View and sync StaffPad scores

Details about StaffPad Reader

  • Released
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  • iOS Version
  • Age Rating
  • Size
  • Devices
  • Languages
  • February 4, 2020
  • October 2, 2024
  • 14.5+
  • 4+
  • 646.38MB
  • iPad
  • American English
    Arabic
    French (France)
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Version History of StaffPad Reader

1.6

September 20, 2023

This version adds compatibility for the latest StaffPad scores, and now includes the score playback feature as standard.

1.5.7

July 5, 2022

- This updates the Reader to stay in line with the recently released 1.5.7 version of StaffPad, and includes changes for rendering dynamics above the staff, plus displaying the new time Staff in the conductor score. - The click track now stays steady without volume emphasis on the downbeat. It can still be differentiated by a slight pitch difference; this should help with hearing the click track more accurately in loud environments.

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1.5.3

January 31, 2022

This update features bug fixes and enhancements, as well as several fixes to the layout of boxed text on a score and the display of multirests when there's many tempo markings present.

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1.5.1

December 29, 2021

This is a hotfix update to address a few issues we discovered since releasing the major Audio Update to StaffPad and StaffPad Reader before the holiday season - We fixed an issue that could cause StaffPad Reader to drain battery too quickly - We fixed an issue relating to glissandi - We fixed an issue relating to fermatas used at the end of the piece - StaffPad Reader should now more reliably import scores with invalid characters in the titles

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1.5

December 21, 2021

- This update adds compatibility support for the latest StaffPad 1.5 score files. - We've also made the metronome setting persistent, so you can set it once and forget it - no need to toggle it for every score you open! - Minor fixes and enhancements

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1.4.6

April 20, 2021

-- This is a hot fix release to address some audio distortion issues that could occur in the previous release. For convenience, the previous release notes are also copied below! We're constantly working to make StaffPad Reader better. This version brings StaffPad Reader compatibility with the latest StaffPad update. Under the hood we've changed the way ScoreSync works slightly for performance gains and fixed a few bugs with audio initialisation. It's recommended that all users update to this version.

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1.4.5

April 14, 2021

We're constantly working to make StaffPad Reader better. This version brings StaffPad Reader compatibility with the latest StaffPad 1.4.5 update.  Under the hood we've changed the way ScoreSync works slightly for performance gains and fixed a few bugs with audio initialisation. It's recommended that all users update to this version.

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1.4

December 23, 2020

In this update to StaffPad Reader, we've added some new display settings: - You can now choose the maximum number of bars per line displayed - You can now choose how often you want your bar numbers to be displayed: per bar, every 2 bars or every 5 bars. This update also brings the Reader in line with StaffPad 1.4, and adds support for displaying new symbols available within StaffPad itself, like breath marks and appoggiaturas. Happy Holidays!

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1.3.1

November 20, 2020

* Minor release to stay in sync with StaffPad 1.3.1

1.3

October 21, 2020

This update brings StaffPad Reader up to date with the latest capabilities in StaffPad: ・StaffPad Reader can now display new note head styles, harp glissandos and customised pedals. ・We've fixed an issue whereby the tempo was hidden if the first few bars were a multi-rest ・We've adjusted the spacing algorithm to avoid single bars being orphaned on the final screen.

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StaffPad Reader In-App Purchases History

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StaffPad Reader Pro

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Description of StaffPad Reader

StaffPad Reader is a groundbreaking synchronised digital music stand for StaffPad scores. Share your score with one tap across a local Wi-Fi network, see changes in real-time, enjoy automatic page turns, a sync'd click track, an easy-to-read dark mode and make intuitive personal annotations using your finger or an Apple Pencil. StaffPad Reader is the most advanced way to view, rehearse and perform music scores. NO MORE PRINTING =============== Devices running StaffPad and StaffPad Reader on the same WiFi network can share the same score effortlessly between them, using StaffPad's ScoreSync feature. No difficult file management, no web links, passwords or accounts. Just open the Reader... and that's it! Press ScoreSync in StaffPad, and the score magically appears on all the connected Readers. Once you're done, deactivate ScoreSync in StaffPad, and the piece just disappears... no more file clutter! This removes the expensive, time consuming hassle of formatting, printing and distributing paper scores. For musicians, it simplifies the process of getting the music in the first place down to one step: opening the app. CHANGES? NO PROBLEM! =================== Need to make a change, fix a few notes or try out some new ideas? No worries - the Reader stays in total sync with StaffPad. Make changes on the fly, and the score instantly updates on all the connected Readers. Don't have StaffPad? Don't worry - you can still sync multiple Readers together. IN PERFECT SYNC ============= Not only does the Reader synchronise the score content amongst devices, it also synchronises everyone in time as well. Press play in StaffPad, and all the Readers will play at exactly the same time. Connect headphones, turn on the metronome, and you've got an entire orchestra playing exactly where they need to be. PAGE TURNS MADE SIMPLE ==================== During playback, the Reader can smartly turn the pages for you. As you approach the bottom line of the first screen of music, it'll neatly "peek" the upcoming measures over the top. This gives you a seamless, effortless reading experience without awkward scrolling, swiping or foot stomping. However, if you want to swipe, scroll or stomp ... you can do that too, with built in support for bluetooth page turns, and intuitive manual page turn controls. PERSONAL ANNOTATIONS ==================== If you have an Apple Pencil, just start drawing on the score to annotate, like you would with paper. If you don't, just enable the markup layer first and then use your finger to annotate. The red pen and yellow highlighter are private annotations just for you. The grey pen will send those markings across all the Readers, and back to StaffPad - perfect for section leaders to mark up the score for everyone in one go. Your annotations are saved securely, and retrieved next time you see that same score. OPEN STAFFPAD SCORES ==================== The Reader is designed to live sync scores from StaffPad itself. But, it can still open StaffPad format (.stf) scores that have been sent to you. Simply use the import feature found on the main screen. SCORE PLAYBACK ============== Score playback via the StaffPad Core Library. This gives you 60 instruments and the ability to play back scores that have been opened from StaffPad. Three listen modes help you perfect your performance: rehearse with the virtual orchestra, preview the whole score, or hear just your part in isolation.
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StaffPad Reader: FAQ

Can StaffPad Reader support iPad devices?

StaffPad Reader is available on iPad devices.

Who is behind the development of the StaffPad Reader app?

StaffPad Ltd launched the StaffPad Reader app.

What is the lowest iOS version that StaffPad Reader can run on?

The app needs iOS 14.5 or later to function properly.

How does the app rank among users?

3: The StaffPad Reader app receives average reviews and ratings.

What app category is StaffPad Reader?

Music Is The App Genre Of The Staffpad Reader App.

Which is the latest version of StaffPad Reader?

1.6 is the current version of StaffPad Reader.

When was the last update for StaffPad Reader released?

The latest StaffPad Reader update came out on October 2, 2024.

When was StaffPad Reader introduced to the market?

StaffPad Reader was first released on February 6, 2023.

What’s the age rating for the StaffPad Reader app?

StaffPad Ltd: Contains no objectionable material.

What are the languages offered by StaffPad Reader?

The StaffPad Reader app can be used in American English, Arabic, French (France) and 11 more.

Can I find StaffPad Reader within Apple Arcade's selection of games?

Sorry, StaffPad Reader is not available on Apple Arcade.

Are in-app purchases available within StaffPad Reader?

Absolutely! In-app purchases are accessible within StaffPad Reader.

Can I utilize StaffPad Reader with Apple Vision Pro?

No, you cannot utilize StaffPad Reader with Apple Vision Pro.

Are there commercial ads in StaffPad Reader?

No, there are no commercial ads in StaffPad Reader.

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Reviews of StaffPad Reader

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  • Can’t open the same score twice

    Once you open a score, I guess it copies it to the a different folder? because when you try to open the same one again it says it cannot copy it because a score with the same name already exists. Since I can’t otherwise get past the syncing home screen, I can’t open any scores I have opened before. Its a pretty big bug.
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  • Not Perfect

    I love StaffPad, but this app is still in the development phase. I haven’t actually tried syncing with other devices because I mainly use this app to watch music that I wrote in a more “readable” format (or to play along with individual parts). The problem is, I haven’t been able to get the automatic page turning to work for a while. It worked on and off when I first got the app about a year ago, but it hasn’t worked ever since. I emailed the developers, and they responded saying they would address the issue, but it hasn’t changed as of yet.
    Another thing I have found with this app (as well as StaffPad) is that when playing directly from the iPad speakers, it is unusually quiet (even with all of the audio settings set to full). It’s fine in headphones, but not the device speakers. Not sure why you can’t or haven’t made it louder, but that’s just a little annoying.
    I can see the potential that this app could have, but it isn’t there yet.
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  • Annotations are a syncing mess

    I know this is a free app, but it has a lot of potential with a lot of issues.. let me get straight to the list of issues:
    1. Public annotation syncing (the grey annotation) only sometimes syncs back to Staffpad.. this is horrible. I’ve tested this several times, and i think you need to put a little more QA into this. The idea here is to ensure that things get synced, and there’s no way to really do that if it only half of the time works.
    2. There’s an import function to import a Staffpad file, but no way to really save the annotations back to the main file.. you are stuck relying on this ScoreSync stuff, which only works (point #1).
    3. If I’m in ScoreSync mode, i do not have a play button… Why is there a Play button that only works in import mode? I get that this is a feature, but this idea to have some central playback device is really limiting… can we not find a way to bypass this? S e.g. a menu option?
    4. I strongly dislike this app’s reliance on a sync between devices… this seriously needs to be standalone - especially with the Import function and annotations… a performer is sometimes the composer, and therefore there needs to be a way to publically add annotations via the reader..

    …but to be honest, a lot of what I’m looking for would simply be solved by adding a Page view to Staffpad…. This reader app is not really that useful for most, and I think the use case here is best solved in other simpler ways.
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