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.
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New and updated fonts from Music Type Foundry
Three more fonts from the legendary Music Type Foundry are now available for the first time in SMuFL format: MTF-Gutenberg 1939, MTF-Ross, and MTF-Improviso. In addition, each of the original five MTF fonts receives significant updates.
Road report: MOLA 2025 Conference
Hosted by The University of Michigan, the 2025 MOLA conference brought together music librarians, publishers, vendors, composers, performers, and technology enthusiasts to share knowledge and connect with each other.
Music Type Foundry introductory sale extended by one week
The Music Type Foundry introductory sale is extended by one week. Each MTF SMuFL font is available at Notation Central at a special discount of 25% off through April 7, 2025.
The weekend listen: Catching up on the archive
A recent visit with Michael Good inspires a trip down the podcast archive with some of the most notable people in the field of music notation.
Music Type Foundry fonts newly revised and re-released
Five of the premium Music Type Foundry fonts have been newly revised and re-released exclusively on Notation Central, the first time in three years that these fonts have been made available.
NAMM 2025: Musing on software and design with Martin Keary
At the 2025 NAMM Show, Muse Group’s Martin Keary takes in his first appearance at the show, discusses recent and future MuseScore developments, and expounds on his philosophy of software design and the user experience.
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: Muse Group’s Jack Sutton on Hal Leonard, MuseScore development and more
At the 2024 NAMM Show, Muse Group’s Jack Sutton discusses their inaugural presence at NAMM as the parent company of Hal Leonard. We learn about the company’s plans to expand offerings in licensing and publishing, as well as new MuseScore features.
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.