Music Box Composer

Music Box Composer

by Grant Adam

32 ratings
32 reviews

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This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.

Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 30, 2012
  • November 14, 2017

Features

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Compose, preview, and share your own music box melodies. This app helps you create music before punching paper strips for physical music boxes. Save your creations and share them via email or file transfer.

Compose music box melodies
Preview and play compositions
Save and load creations
Share via email
Supports 15, 20, 30, 33 note boxes
Save strip to PDF/JPG
Multiple undo and ripple edits
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What's New in Music Box Composer

2.62

November 14, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Now supporting access to the MBC saved files via the 'Files' App on iOS11

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User reviews

Good but no mp3 export

I end up using alternatives because I can’t properly export my songs

Was great on my pc, does not work with my apple products

I found this a super compositional tool on my website pc but now I’m on a Mac there is no clear way to tell the programme where to find my .Mbc files. On iPhone I’ve tried putting them into Files in a folder called Music Box Composer and I’ve tried “open with” but the Mbc app won’t show up as an option. I’m sure I’m just being inept but I’ve looked everywhere for documentation to assist me and can’t find anything anywhere - would be so grateful for a steer on how I get my pre existing Mbc files to open on iPhone or MacBook.
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Used to work fine but now no sound

This app used to be really cool for helping transfer comps onto paper strips and not sure what happened but now NO SOUND. Checked silent mode on side of phone and settings to make sure sound was enabled across the board and still no sound. Also PLAY button doesn’t work anymore. Dev should update especially since there’s been an increase in hobbies/art since pandemic.

UPDATE: Reinstalled and toggled sound. Working again. Dev should still consider updating to avoid confusion with new downloads. Can see potential purchasers getting frustrated trying to troubleshoot issues that should not be there in 2022. Good app. Better with minor fixes.
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BEST APP FOR DIY MUSIC BOX PROJECTS!!

I wanted to make a music box for my niece and having no idea where to start was daunting. This app made my personal song come out fantastic!! It made it so easy just select whether you have a 15, 20 or 30 note box, write your music, and then it prints out the template for you that fits perfectly onto the actual strip so you just punch out the holes that are already marked for you. Couldn’t have done such a good job and so easily without this app. Worth every penny!!
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No sound?

I paid $6 for this app and it doesn’t even have sound for some reason. I’ve tried every button and setting but nothing works and the tutorial doesn’t even explain half of the buttons anyway. I don’t know if this is due to a recent iOS update or what, but this app is currently useless.

FAQ

What does Music Box Composer do?

Music Box Composer allows you to create original music specifically for music boxes. You can compose melodies, preview how they sound, save your work, and share your creations with others via email or file transfer. It's designed to help you plan music for physical music boxes before punching the paper strips.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include composing and previewing music box melodies, saving and loading your compositions, sharing via email, support for various note counts (15, 20, 30, 33), the ability to save strips as PDF/JPG files, and editing tools like multiple undo and ripple edits. The sounds are sampled from physical music boxes.

How much does Music Box Composer cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What music box sizes are supported?

The app supports music boxes with 15, 20, 30, and 33 notes. This allows for a range of complexity and musical possibilities when composing your melodies.

Can I use this app to create music for physical music boxes?

Yes, the app is specifically designed to aid in composing music for physical music boxes. It allows you to create, preview, and save your compositions, which can then be used to punch paper strips for your actual music box.