Some composers (especially those with perfect pitch) can write out music without an instrument. Mozart, Bach, etc.
Many composers that use a piano will also write out the notation by hand without a MIDI interface. In the scene[1] from Amadeus, replace Salieri's quill and paper with a stylus and the iPad/Surface.
I can see Staffpad software being useful for both types of composers.
Many composers that use a piano will also write out the notation by hand without a MIDI interface. In the scene[1] from Amadeus, replace Salieri's quill and paper with a stylus and the iPad/Surface.
I can see Staffpad software being useful for both types of composers.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ciFTP_KRy4