It sounds like a lot of work to get it set up, but I also get the impression that once it's set up it is somewhat low maintenance. Hopefully that is true!
A couple follow-up questions:
1. Do those steps in your document pertain to a particular version of NWC or can they be applied to any? 2. If one obtains the "Creative" soundcard or something like it, does that immediately solve the problem or are further steps required still? 3. How bad is the lag effect from doing all this extra set-up that you have outlined in the document? Where is the lag noticed more--that the playback doesn't match the notes on the screen that are highlighted? Or does the playback itself suffer by missing beats or something?
I apologize if this has been covered, but for some reason either I have missed it or I am just not fully understanding it.
I love Noteworthy Composer, and it is by far my notation software of choice for a number of reasons. The main reason I have even attempted to look elsewhere is the playback feature. Everything I have plays back with the default MIDI sounds of my computer so my orchestral arrangements all sound so plinky-plunky and are a bit embarassing to show to others.
I would love to import a bank instruments like the Garritan Orchestra.
Is there a simple, one-stop-shop place where I can go for details as to how to do this? Is a new sound card essential, or a new software package, or is it possible only through these "instrument trees"? Do I need a third piece of software to provide a virtual connector (I believe that was discussed for previous versions of NWC).
I'm sorry if I'm dense or have missed it where others have explained it. Right now, I'm using version 1.75b but am ready and willing to upgrade if that will facilitate this.