The Palette - Use this program to compose own melodies. This program is based on the theory of composition and theory of harmony.

The program operates with such concepts as a phrase, sentence, period, motive, methods of motive development: sequence, variation, motive inversion, repetition etc.

It has an original graphic interface, which allows to select duration and pitch of the notes and also type of a chord and its arrangement without pressing mouse button but only by movement of the mouse.

Here are some key features of "The Palette":

· The program represents graphically the structure of melody being created. Boundaries of motives, phrases and sentences are clearly shown.
· The program provides the following methods of motive development: sequence, variation, repetition, extraction, inversion, new rhythm and so on.
· Chord Editor includes all frequently used triads, seventh chords and their inversions. Additionally, Chord Editor suggests the only chords that are in accord with the logic of functional motion. It makes it easy to create the right harmonic progression.
· User can choose the arrangement of chord inserted in a motive. Only those arrangements are suggested that are in accord with voice-leading rules.
· Motive Editor makes it possible to insert motive notes with the one click of a mouse. User 'draws' notes: note pitch by mouse cursor vertical move, note duration by horizontal cursor move. Original method of cursor delay controls exactly the note pitch and duration. Moreover, there is traditional 'Piano Roll' editor.
· Motive Editor allows also to choose non-chord tones by controlling how non-chord tones appear and resolve.
· The program supports two file formats: '*.ptt' - own xml-based format; '*.mid' format.


What's New in This Release:

· The new chord editor.
· The Wizard is implemented for methods of motive development.
· The improved Piano Roll.