Transposer
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Welcome to the Transposer download page. On this page you will find downloads, updates and general information about Transposer. The most current version is 4.
Transposer originally started out as a program used to transpose a chord file into a different key. Since it was first release in 1998 many features were added to make it more user friendly and usable in general. But the main function of Transposer is still to transpose chord files to an easier key for you to play and/or sing.
As I mentioned previously, it can transpose. In addition to this a list of some of the functionality include-
Open multiple files simultaneously
Configurable printing.
Add or remove borders, titles and logo.
Print single page or all open pages.
Preview page.
Configurable font style, colour and size.
Duplicate file. Enables you to edit file while keeping to original open.
Dock-able toolbars.
Auto scroll function.
Configure scroll start delay. Enables you to get ready before scrolling starts.
Configure amount of line to scroll every x seconds. Speed of slow down scrolling to suit your style.
Wrap to begging of song at the end.
Hide chords to print a songbook with just the words.
Bar chord dictionary shows you bar chords in the CAGED shapes everywhere on the neck.
Add your favourite tools to the tool menu for easy access.
Check for updates on the web.
Save and load songs to and from play lists. Now you can create a play list beforehand and the just load it when needed.
Normal windows cut and paste functionality.
Use a footswitch to move between songs. Now you have the freedom to move backwards and forwards between songs without taking your hands of you instrument.
It is free. If you download today it won't cost you anything but that's not all! If you download before 12 noon you still get it free. If you find it useful it will remain free. So the bottom line is that it is free. You may however not sell, rent or lease the program to generate an income. The copyright for the program remains with me, it's mine, MINE, MINE!!!!!
Right here. Just click the download link. New update will also be available here. Click here to download Transposer V4.
If you don't have the Windows Installer Engine on your machine you will need to download it before installing Transposer.
Windows Installer Engine for Win9x/ME WinNT/2000/XP
How does my version differ from the current?
| Version | Release Date | Description |
| V4.0 | 27/03/2002 | Add bar chord dictionary. |
| V3.0 | 04/03/2002 | Add file copy function. Add update from website function. |
| V2.7 | 13/11/2001 | Add floating toolbars. Add auto scroll delay timer. Fix minor bugs. (Thx Mike) |
| V2.6 | 18/10/2001 | Add Edit menu options. |
| V2.5 | 24/04/2001 | Fix bug - Sharp base chord generated error. |
| V2.4 | 10/02/2001 | Add default fonts option. |
| V2.3 | 29/09/2000 | Add Auto scroll. |
| V2.2 | 07/09/2000 | Add tool option. |
| V2.1 | 09/05/2000 | Transposer can now transpose bass notes. Bass notes must be separated from the rest of the chord by using a "/". |
| V1.99 | 13/11/1998 | New menu options - Hide/Unhide Chords and Print settings. |
| V1.98 | 19/10/1998 | Remove ASCII09 as termination character. Add New , Print Preview and Save As to File Menu. Remove 'Ctrl X' as Application terminate hotkey. |
| V1.96 | 8/10/1998 | Add F9 hotkey to terminate current line with ASCII0160. |
| V1.95 | 29/09/1998 | Fix screen updated [ Screen flicker]. Add 'Close All' option. |
| V1.9 | 01/08/1998 | Chord lines display in red. |
| V1.8 | 27/06/1998 | Added the ability to save and load play lists. Fixed bug - DDE did not work across directories. |
| V1.7 | 24/06/1998 | Added DDE functionality. Clicking an associated file type will start Transposer and load file. If Transposer is already open it will be loaded into the existing instance. Added events to the status bar for using a foot switch unit to step through pages. Connect footswitch to Serial port via A/D converter. Works on left and right mouse click as well. |
| V1.5 | 19/06/1998 | Fixed bug [Changing from flat to sharp and vice versa did not work]. |
| V1.0 | 03/06/1998 | First release. |
Support? What support! You are getting it for free and you still want support! Well OK. Support is available via email to webmaster@mothership.co.za This includes question, complains, suggestions, compliments, marriage proposals, wedding invitations etc.
How do I get a footswitch to work?
Ah, that is the million dollar question. Well not really, it's worth about a buck. The footswitch is basically a mouse that you operate with your foot. In order for the switch top work you place the mouse pointer on the status bar and when you click the left button it will open the previous page and the right button will open the next page. What you have to do is to replace the mouse button switched with something more robust that you can step on. For this I used a Dictaphone foot pedal with two switches. I removed the mouse circuit board and placed it inside the footswitch and wired up the switched the the PCB. No what if I want to use the mouse as well? I use a laptop so that's no problem because I can still use the mouse touch pad for this. If you don't have a touch pad I would suggest you just add the footswitch to a normal mouse by wiring up the footswitch to work in parallel with the mouse buttons. Doesn't make sense? E-mail me and I will explain in more detail how to do this.