If you compose with an external hardware synth (e.g., a Kurzweil or Yamaha Motif rack), Encore 6 behaves like a notation-centric sequencer. You can edit MIDI data and notation in the same view.
You can use Ctrl-Shift-G to auto-guess/beam and Ctrl-Shift-A for auto-note spacing.
: Native support for Windows 10/11 and macOS (including M1/M2 silicon chips), addressing the frequent crashes seen in older versions.
The entire program fits on a single floppy disk. It launches instantly, consumes negligible RAM, and never crashes during heavy editing—unlike some modern behemoths.