The demo versions of SmartScore 64 NE each contain all the features found in the full versions.
Saving, exporting to PDF and MIDI, and printing are not possible.
The MusicXML export – used for testing and for transferring recognition results to a notation program, for example – can be performed twice.
You can access the complete SmartScore online help via the Help menu, among other ways, after installing the demo.
Note for Windows: For the demo installation, we recommend temporarily disabling Windows Defender or similar software.
The SmartScore installers are downloaded as a ZIP file. After downloading the demo, double-click the file with the *.zip extension, then double-click the contained *.msi file (Windows) or *.dmg file (Mac) to start the installation.
System requirements
Windows 10 and later (64-bit)
Macintosh: macOS 11 and later
Scanner: Standard scanner with current WIA (Windows) or TWAIN (Windows/Macintosh) driver for direct scanning into SmartScore.
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Professional Edition
Unlimited sheet music recognition and editing: from individual parts to full scores, including lyrics, chord symbols, fretboard diagrams, tablature, and more. Learn more | Compare | Online Help | What's new?
Music recognition and editing with full functionality for lead sheets, duets, piano music, trios, or songs with piano accompaniment (max. 3 staves per system). Learn more | Compare | Online Help | What's new?
Sheet music recognition and editing – not just for guitarists: individual parts, tabs, duets, piano music, or combinations of standard notation and tab (max. 2 staves per system). Learn more | Compare | Online Help | What's new?
Note recognition for keyboard players and solo instrumentalists: individual parts, duets, piano music (max. 2 staves per system). Learn more | Compare | Online Help | What's new?
Comprehensive, clear, interactive, searchable, and easily accessible via your browser. The SmartScore Online Help with approx. 100 short videos shows and explains everything you need to know about working with SmartScore, from getting started to handling complex tasks and troubleshooting.