Notator (an early music notation software)

Notator was an early computer program designed to help musicians create, edit, and produce sheet music digitally. Released in the late 1980s, it allowed composers to input musical notes and symbols using a computer, replacing traditional handwritten or manually typeset music. Users could arrange and modify compositions more efficiently, streamlining the process of music publication and editing. As one of the pioneering music notation software, Notator laid groundwork for later digital music creation tools, making the process of composing and sharing music more accessible and precise through computer technology.