Anvil Studio
Digital audio workstation
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Anvil Studio is a multitrack MIDI and audio editing, digital audio workstation program that runs on Microsoft Windows. It is developed by Willow Software, based in Shoreline, Washington, U.S.A.
| Anvil Studio | |
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| Developer | Willow Software |
| Initial release | October 10, 1998 |
| Stable release | 2024.08.01
/ August 1, 2024[1] |
| Written in | C++[citation needed] |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Size | 3.5 MB |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Digital audio workstation |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | www |
Software overview
Anvil Studio consists of a free core program with optional add-ons. The free version is a fully functional MIDI editor/sequencer which loads and saves standard MIDI-formatted files, and allows individual tracks to be edited with a:
- Staff editor,
- Piano Roll editor,
- Percussion editor,
- TAB editor, or
- MIDI event list editor.[2]
The program uses the standard MIDI Sequencer-Specific event (FF 7F) to control items not specifically defined by the MIDI standard, such as:
- the font to use when rendering lyrics,
- the position of notes or staff notation,
- links to Pulse-code modulation formatted audio files for audio tracks.[2]
By default, Anvil Studio uses a General MIDI software synthesizer for playback, but also allows tracks to be assigned to VST instrument[2] or external MIDI devices. It processes audio using Core Audio, ASIO, DirectX or WDM or enabled drivers.[2]
System requirements
Anvil Studio's use in Education
Anvil Studio is used in University research,[3][4] is included in the curriculum for college classes in music creation[5][6][7][8][9][10] and video game design.,[11][12][13] and is recommended by the book 'The Game Makers Apprentice' for use in the creation of video games.[14]
Anvil Studio is recommended by librarians for displaying sheet music for widely available free classical music files.[15] It is used in library-hosted computer clubs for promoting 21st century literacy skills.[16][17][18]
Anvil Studio is recommended by 'Recorder Classroom Magazine' for use in elementary education.[19] and by the U.K Choral Society as an aid for learning timing and pitch.[20]