[MusicTlk] Question regarding best Braille printer and braille music translation software (Margaret Denton)

[Margaret Denton]

Beth, I am also looking for an embosser right now and have been doing 
lots of research into that. From what I've learned, I think it would be 
best to get an embosser that can handle a 40 cell line (so, the specs 
will be to handle at least 12 inches wide paper). Otherwise I don't 
think the formatting will come out correctly on the Braille Buddy, which 
only handles 8.5 inches. The main differences seem to come down to a few 
features--tractor fed paper vs. cut sheet, single vs. double sided, 
embossing speed, dots per inch, and wifi/bluetooth capabilities. I found 
this video very helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKNDyni9pXk

I've narrowed my own search down to the Viewpoint Delta 2 and Irie 
BrailleSheet 120, but if you want tractor fed there is an Index Basic-D 
and Humanware Juliet 120 that look good. I'd be curious to know what 
others use that don't have access to an organizational embosser, 
especially tractor fed vs. sheet fed.

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Subject: [MusicTlk] Question regarding best Braille printer and braille music translation software

Hi all,

I appreciate this list for its wealth of knowledge and prompt responses.

I am a trumpet player and a singer in a band. I also play some piano. We play primarily just for fun with a few local gigs out every now and then.
We tend to play new songs each week, given that we don't play out often.

I am looking for a way to hopefully find trumpet/brass lines and lyrics/vocal sheets, and piano sheet music to modern songs, and then be able to print them in Braille as I am relearning how to read Braille music.
I know I need GoodFeel (Dancing Dots), and I believe Duxbury. I am looking at the Irie Braille Buddy as this is just for individual use. Will this meet my needs, or do I need something else? I like double-sided Braille, but this is not a necessity.  If I want to scan in sheet music to then translate it to Braille, do I need anything else?

Thanks!!

Beth