Novel Simple Divisi: Real-Time MIDI Engine for Composers

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Novel Simple Introduces Simple Divisi MIDI Engine

Novel Simple has officially announced the release of Simple Divisi, an innovative real-time MIDI divisi engine. This new software tool is specifically designed for composers engaged in orchestral and ensemble writing. Moreover, Simple Divisi aims to address a significant workflow challenge: efficiently transitioning from an initial musical idea played on a keyboard to clearly divided, multi-track lines without disrupting the creative process.

Unlike basic key-range splitters, Simple Divisi employs an intelligent approach to note distribution. It routes notes from a single keyboard performance across up to six independent output channels. Crucially, the engine sorts these notes from the highest to the lowest musical voice, ensuring accurate and musically coherent part writing. Therefore, composers can achieve complex orchestrations more intuitively. In addition, the software incorporates a configurable chord wait buffer. This feature helps to ensure precise voicing, even when playing styles are more flexible. Furthermore, a true legato engine is included, which meticulously tracks voice continuity between notes, resulting in exceptionally smooth and realistic phrasing.

Advanced Features for Orchestral Composers

Simple Divisi offers a robust set of features tailored for professional use. For instance, the true legato engine provides adjustable grace windows and legato overlap settings, allowing for detailed control over articulation. The chord wait buffer, configurable from 1 to 200 milliseconds, is essential for maintaining harmonic integrity during performance. Additionally, a base split key feature enables the separation of top voices (channels 1–4) from bass voices (channels 5–6), offering greater flexibility in arrangement. Composers can also utilize various low part modes, including Divisi (for two-voice bass parts) and Octaver (which adds an octave below the bass line).

Furthermore, per-channel octave transpose functionality is available, allowing independent transposition from -4 to +4 octaves for each of the six channels. The software comes equipped with 17 factory presets. These presets cover a wide range of applications, such as orchestral arrangements, choir voicings, legato solo lines, and live performance setups. A practical MIDI capture and drag-to-DAW export feature is also included, generating a 6-track MIDI file for seamless integration into any digital audio workstation. Finally, a clear piano visualizer displays all six channels with color-coded highlights, providing immediate visual feedback on note distribution.

Features

  • True legato engine with configurable grace window and leg overlap.
  • Chord wait buffer (configurable 1–200ms) for accurate distribution.
  • Base split key to separate top voices (Ch 1–4) from bass voices (Ch 5–6).
  • Low part modes including Divisi (2-voice bass) and Octaver (bass + octave below).
  • Per-channel octave transpose (−4 to +4 octaves independently).
  • 17 factory presets covering orchestral, choir, legato solo, and live setups.
  • MIDI capture and drag-to-DAW export functionality (6-track MIDI file).
  • Piano visualizer showing all 6 channels with color-coded highlights.

Price
Intro: $14.99 (for the first 200 customers using code “DIVISI”)
Regular: $49.00

👍 Pros

  • ✓ Streamlines orchestral/ensemble MIDI routing for faster workflow.
  • ✓ Intelligent voice-role based note distribution ensures accurate voicing.
  • ✓ Features like true legato and chord wait buffer enhance musical realism.

👎 Cons

  • ✗ Primarily focused on orchestral/ensemble writing, potentially niche.
  • ✗ Introductory price is limited to a specific number of customers.

More info: Novel Simple | Simple Divisi