MAKING NOTES
Dorico for iPad 1.2 released, with kinetic scrolling, better Bluetooth MIDI, and more
We're pleased to announce the immediate availability of a second update to Dorico for iPad, bringing it to version 1.2. Firstly, this update is compatible with the forthcoming iPadOS 15 update: if you've been running the iPadOS 15 Public Beta, you may have experienced...
Dorico for iPad 1.1 now available: write for any number of players with subscription
Following hot on the heels of the initial release of Dorico for iPad less than two weeks ago, we're pleased to announce that an initial update to version 1.1 is now available in the App Store. You may have heard my most recent appearance on the Scoring Notes podcast...
How Dorico came to the iPad: the behind the scenes story
With today's release of Dorico for iPad, the Dorico team has realised an ambition that has its roots in our very first days working for Steinberg in late 2012 and early 2013. If you're interested to find out more about how Dorico for iPad went from proof of concept to...
SHOWCASE
Dorico Showcase: Composing music for video games
Lea Edwards is a music composer and sound designer at Kwalee, a leading publisher and developer of hyper-casual mobile games, thanks to hit titles that include Draw It, Shootout 3D, Off the Rails 3D, Rocket Sky! and Go Fish! Lea recently discussed with us his role as...
Darren Jones on his new book ‘Getting Started with Dorico 3.5′
Darren Jones is a producer, engineer, guitar and bass player who recently published ‘Getting Started with Dorico 3.5’ – a step-by-step guide to learning Dorico. I spoke to him about his new book, his decision to write a guide about the software as well as the...
Dorico Showcase: Hip-hop artist Dessa sounds the bells with Minnesota Orchestra collaboration
This post is part of a series that aims to shine a light on projects in which Dorico has played a part. If you have used Dorico for something interesting and would like to be featured in this series, please let me know. On 8 November 2019, a unique new album that...
TUTORIALS
Tip: Quickly filter notes in a specific voice
To select all notes in a specific voice across a selection, press J to open the Jump Bar and search for the filter...
Tip: Show player names instead of instrument names
Sometimes you may need to use different staff labels in your score than the default instrument names. For example, you...
Tip: Customise playback of dynamic markings
It is possible to edit the playback of dynamic markings. The Dynamic Editor is found in the lower zone, as part of the...
OPINION
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
Will Rebranding Classical Music Really Lead to Its Revival?
Each passing year seems to bring new opportunities for people creating music – from promoting
NEWS
Dorico for iPad 2.0 now available from the App Store
We are pleased to announce that a new version of the top-rated music notation app for iPad, Dorico for iPad, is now available for free download from the App Store. If you already have Dorico for iPad installed, go to the Updates tab in the App Store app on your iPad...
Dorico 4.0.10 update released with almost 100 fixes and improvements
Three weeks ago today, we announced the release of Dorico 4, the latest and greatest version of our family of music notation and composition applications for macOS and Windows. We've been delighted by the customer response to Dorico 4, and today we're pleased to be...
Dorico 4 is here to supercharge your workflow
We are delighted to announce the immediate availability of Dorico 4, the major new version of our music notation and composition software for macOS and Windows. Some eighteen months in the making, it is our largest ever single release, and is packed with useful new...
Productivity improvements in Dorico 2.2
Flow headings in Dorico 2.2