Cantai, the vocal synthesis plugin from the Turing Opera Workshop, now works directly in Dorico. Here’s a review of how to get started with it, with an assessment of its strengths, limitations, and what’s coming next.
Written By David MacDonald
David MacDonald currently teaches music composition, theory, and technology at Wichita State University. He has previously taught at University of Central Florida, Full Sail University, Grand Valley State University, and Michigan State University. He has been commissioned by Hastings College Symphonic Band, H2 Quartet, and others.
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