I watched the Forte 10 video in which they demonstrated Bandora. Yes, it looks and sounds like the old Jammer.

What struck me most was how cheesy it sounded. It’s all MIDI, of course, so I’m sure it could sound much better than they were doing. But it was like being in a time warp, back to 25 years ago before I had a good MIDI synth. And well before RealTracks and RealDrums which have spoiled me more than I realized.

I think Forte is a day late and a dollar short on this one, especially when you consider the remarkable sounds provided with some other notation programs.


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