MAKING NOTES
Dorico 5.1.60 update now available
We're pleased to announce the availability of a new maintenance update for Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5, Dorico SE, and Dorico for iPad, bringing them to version 5.1.60. This update introduces official support for macOS 15 Sequoia, restoring support for Quick Look...
Dorico 5.1.51 update now available
Updated 7 August 2024: We have today released a hotfix that brings Dorico to version 5.1.51, fixing a handful of bugs reported in last week's release. Check out the updated Version History PDF for more details. We are pleased to announce the availability of another...
Dorico 5.1.40 update released, introducing contextual help
We're pleased to announce the release of the latest update for Dorico 5, version 5.1.40, which is free for all Dorico Pro 5, Dorico Elements 5, Dorico SE 5 and Dorico for iPad users. This update includes more than 20 bug fixes, a number of useful improvements to...
SHOWCASE
Mastering Film Music: Adam Mathieson’s Dorico Journey at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe
In this Dorico Showcase we’re excited to feature Adam Mathieson, a composer based in Glasgow, UK. His work spans the concert hall, the stage, and the screen, demonstrating versatility in writing for diverse ensembles—from 110-piece orchestras to soloists and fully...
Orchestral Insights: Orchestrator Rolf Gustavson on Arranging for Anna Puu and Vantaa Pops Orchestra Concert
In this interview, we spoke with Rolf Gustavson, a talented orchestrator, composer and arranger, who orchestrated songs for the Anna Puu and Vantaa Pops Orchestra concert to a sold-out crowd at Helsinki's Music Centre in May. Rolf shared insights into his background,...
Arnau Brichs Wins Prix Élan 2024 with ‘Degrees of Presence’
In our latest interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Arnau Brichs, a young composer based in Barcelona, whose talent has recently received significant recognition in the music world. Arnau has been awarded numerous international prizes, including the Prix...
TUTORIALS
Tip: Set a Stop position for Insert mode
When using Insert mode, you should be aware that later music can be affected. Setting the Stop position means music beyond...
Tip: Change a single player to a section player to allow divisi passages
Single players can hold multiple instruments. Section players can divide. Single players cannot divide....
Tip: Ignore punctuation when positioning lyrics
There is a new option in Dorico 4.2 that will ignore punctuation when positioning lyrics. Find the setting in...
OPINION
Introducing #ComposeWithDorico – Our Campaign to Save Music Education
Here at Dorico, we’re firm believers in the importance of music education in schools
Is There a ‘Window of Opportunity’ for Learning Music?
When it comes to music education, there are a number of factors
The Most Exciting Innovations Within Classical Music
Classical music may have one foot firmly in a tradition that stretched back centuries
NEWS
After sunset: your path from Finale to Dorico
Steinberg and MakeMusic have today announced a strategic partnership to provide a pathway for users of Finale to make the transition to Dorico Pro, following MakeMusic's decision to sunset Finale. To read the official announcement from MakeMusic, click here. How we...
Dorico 5.1.51 update now available
Updated 7 August 2024: We have today released a hotfix that brings Dorico to version 5.1.51, fixing a handful of bugs reported in last week's release. Check out the updated Version History PDF for more details. We are pleased to announce the availability of another...
Using Dorico for iPad in education
Since the release of Dorico for iPad three years ago, we have been delighted to welcome tens of thousands of new Dorico users, downloading the app for free from the App Store. The app is consistently the top-rated music notation and composition app in the App Store,...
Productivity improvements in Dorico 2.2
Flow headings in Dorico 2.2