What it does
StaffPad turns pen-written music into notation and links a score with musicians' Reader devices.
Write notation with a compatible active pen, or import MIDI/MusicXML and edit the score. StaffPad also records/imports audio alongside notation. Share a PDF or send parts to StaffPad Reader devices over the same local Wi-Fi; ScoreSync does not require internet.
Reader can annotate parts but cannot edit the notes, and it retains annotations rather than the score itself. Check the specified Windows pen/touch or Apple Pencil/iPad combination before buying. App purchases do not transfer between the Apple and Microsoft stores.
Strengths
- Handwriting-to-notation workflow
- Connected performer parts
Watch out for
- Requires specified pen-and-touch hardware
Best for
- Composers preparing digital parts for an ensemble
Sources
- StaffPad® - Make beautiful music (Oct 26, 2026)