MakeMusic, Inc., has completed the acquisition of selected assets of Recordare LLC, the Internet music publishing and software company. Under the terms of the agreement, MakeMusic purchased the MusicXML open format and Dolet software technology, including copyrights, source code and trademarks. Recordare Founder and MusicXML inventor Michael Good assumed the role of Director of Digital Sheet Music at MakeMusic.
“This transaction strengthens MakeMusic’s position as a global leader of music innovation,” said Karen van Lith, MakeMusic CEO. “With support of more than 150 music software applications, Recordare’s MusicXML format is a key element in the future of digital music notation.”