Temperaments 1.4

Temperaments: Tune Your Music and Your Ears

Temperaments is a sophisticated application designed to explore the vast array of musical tunings and temperaments that have shaped music throughout history. This software is particularly beneficial for musicians interested in authentic interpretations, such as performing Bach using historical tuning, or exploring early music as it would have been originally heard. Additionally, it serves those wishing to experiment with unconventional tunings in their own compositions.

One notable feature of Temperaments is its ability to utilize MIDI technology for real-time retuning. Users can play any standard MIDI file, apply one of the various temperaments available, and immediately hear the transformed output. The application supports external keyboards, allowing musicians to retune their live performances and send the output to a selected synthesizer. Moreover, users can record their sessions as standard MIDI files for exportation to other sequencers.

In terms of sharing capabilities, recordings can be easily sent via email or uploaded to Dropbox. The built-in social media integration allows users to share their work on platforms like Facebook directly from the application.

Temperaments offers a rich selection of twenty-six temperaments, alongside the standard Equal Temperament. It encompasses both meantone and unequal-interval types, giving users significant flexibility in their sound exploration. The software allows for instant switching back to Equal Temperament for immediate comparisons, even during playback. Users can also transition between different temperaments seamlessly at any point in their performance.

The application features a comprehensive and expandable display that illustrates the differences between Equal Temperament and the selected temperament. Musicians have the capability to designate any note as the root key for any temperament, ensuring compatibility with the key of any chosen file or performance.

In summary, Temperaments serves as an educational tool for those interested in nonstandard tunings, a creative platform for composition in innovative styles, and a resource for applying unique temperaments to MIDI files. Ultimately, it enhances both musical understanding and listening experience.