PDF-Counter 1.1.0 is now available from Notation Central. The update adds a Columns dialog with ten selectable data fields — including page size, file size, dates, and more — and names the output file after the scanned folder.
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PDF Batch Utilities updates preserve annotations and provide better page counts
A small but meaningful update to the PDF Batch Utilities ensures markings survive processing, improves counting reliability with “incremental” PDFs, and adds a clever new shortcut in PDF-BatchScale.
PDF Batch Utilities get a major rebuild and a brand new app
The PDF Batch Utilities for music printing get their biggest update yet: native Apple Silicon, codesigning, new icons, bookmarks in output files, bug fixes, and a brand new app — PDF-Counter.
NAMM 2026: On the scene
A field report from a day at NAMM 2026, with an overview of the show, the people and products being showcased on the floor of the exhibition, and observations about the latest trends.
NAMM 2025: On the scene
A whirlwind day of NAMM 2025 coverage with an overview of the show, and the people and products being showcased on the floor of the exhibition.
NAMM 2024: Avid’s Sam Butler on upcoming Sibelius features, Android app, and more
At the 2024 NAMM Show, Avid’s Sam Butler talks about showcasing Sibelius at NAMM to composers, orchestrators, and publishers, and we learn about upcoming features.
NAMM 2024: Exhibition mission
Our NAMM 2024 coverage officially kicks off with an overview of the show, and the people and products being showcased on the floor of the exhibition.
NAMM 2024: Avid teases copy/paste between Sibelius and Pro Tools, Sibelius for Android and Chromebook
At the 2024 NAMM Show, Avid will preview interoperability between Sibelius and Pro Tools, as well as a version of Sibelius for Android/Chromebook. Updates to Cloud Publishing will also be previewed.
PDF batch utilities updated for macOS Big Sur
The popular PDF Batch Utilities, available from Notation Central on a pay-what-you-wish basis, have been updated recently to fix several issues that appeared on macOS Big Sur (macOS 11).
PDF-MusicBinder and PDF-BatchStitch utilities for music printing
PDF-MusicBinder takes the tedium of setting up PDF files for accordion-style and booklet printing and turns it into a one-click process. PDF-BatchStitch combines multiple PDFs into one file with the option to set the number of copies per file.