EMU-Script
EMU-Script is a text-based, electronic music composition software for MacOS.
- Built-in script editor with syntax highlighting and error checking.
- Multi-track MIDI sequencer.
- Music sheet viewer that automatically scrolls during playback.
- Control your virtual instruments and external synthesizer using MIDI messages (MIDI note, control change, and program change).
- Structure your composition using musical sections and sequencing functions.
- Use chord progressions, strum chords, and play arpeggios.
- Specific notation for drum instruments.
Documentation
- The user manual can be found here
- The reference manual can be found here
- An overview video is available on youtube (version 1.0)
Release
You can download the latest version of the application using this link: version 1.1 What’s new in this version:
- Standard note names (A, B, C, D, E, F, G).
- Improved chords notation.
- Increase/decrease velocity or CC over a period of time.
- Vertical scrolling.
- Mute buttons that can be used during playback.
- Dark mode support.
- Experimental iPad support.
Requirements
- Xcode version 26 or higher is required to build the application.
- Minimum required MacOS version: 26
- A synthesizer or virtual instrument (MIDI compatible; plugins are not supported).
- If you want to record your music creation, you need an audio mixing application.