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Our expert take on the newest product releases, with in-depth coverage, pros and cons, pricing and availability information, and more.

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Dorico 4 review: Do more with your score

January 12, 2022January 15, 2022

Dorico 4 is available. This massive update brings features first seen on the iPad, like a Key Editor in Write mode and a revamped Play mode. From smart MIDI import to a library manager with granular house style control, to better score setup and more, this update touches every corner.

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StaffPad brings live recordings into your scores with Audio Update

December 21, 2021November 20, 2022

The StaffPad “Audio Update” brings new features like audio staves, tempo mapping, adaptive audio to keep your audio in sync with your score tempo, royalty-free production sounds and loops, and studio-quality effects, along with more improvements.

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Graphical MIDI Tools 2 is a major upgrade to the DAW-like plug-in for Sibelius

December 20, 2021December 24, 2021

A major upgrade is out for Graphical MIDI Tools for Sibelius, which allows the user to manipulate MIDI information in the score in a graphical manner. It has been completely overhauled as an application that runs within Sibelius to provide a piano roll window.

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Finale version 27.1: SMuFL burrows deeper

November 16, 2021November 18, 2021

The Finale v27.1 update brings deeper SMuFL integration into Finale. It is now possible to convert legacy non-SMuFL-based documents to SMuFL-compliant documents, and to import font metadata directly into Finale’s document settings. Plug-ins and libraries are also updated to use SMuFL.

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Newzik Maestria review: The score reader that promises to read scores

November 13, 2021November 16, 2021

Maestria is a technology that allows Newzik to not just display a score, but also to understand it musically. The resulting score is a LiveScore, which includes the ability to view the score as with any other, and also the ability to play it back and export it.

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Sibelius arrives on iPad

July 29, 2021August 14, 2021

Sibelius for iPad has arrived. We take a comprehensive first look at what you can expect from the experience, including multi-touch gestures, the revamped Create menu, and new pitch correction and chord input tools.

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Dorico arrives on iPad

July 28, 2021January 9, 2022

Dorico for iPad has arrived. This major release for Apple’s tablet platform brings over all the familiar elements of the desktop music notation software program, along with some new features and ways of working.

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Finale version 27 review: SMuFL and MusicXML 4.0 support

June 15, 2021June 19, 2021

A review of Finale version 27. Headlining the new features are deep support for two open standards: Standard Music Font Layout (SMuFL), and MusicXML. Tighter SmartMusic integration, playback improvements, and user interface enhancements round out what’s new.

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Your search is a command in the Sibelius 2021.2 update; M1 Mac support under Rosetta [updated]

February 25, 2021April 15, 2021

The Sibelius 2021.2 release continues the ongoing evolution of the Find in Ribbon function into an increasingly comprehensive launch bar, now called Command Search. This update also expands Sibelius’s scripting and plug-in capabilities.

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MuseScore 3.6 focuses on engraving upgrades, new fonts

January 15, 2021January 18, 2021

MuseScore has released version 3.6. This release is primarily focused on engraving improvements and also introduces a new, SMuFL-compatible music font called Leland, designed by Martin Keary and Simon Smith, inspired by the legendary SCORE program.

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