Dorico 6 review: Proof positive

April 30, 2025

Dorico 6 is out with engraving leading the way in this update. Cutaway scores and proofreading are two of the headline features, but there are robust advancements in chord symbols, text, playing techniques, user workflows, and much more.

Quickly specify measurement units in Finale

April 10, 2024

We explore the various measurement systems used in music notation software, how to set the global defaults in the various programs, and how to quickly override those defaults in Finale.

PDF Expert hits the sweet spot

March 21, 2024

PDF Expert is a Mac and iOS app with robust PDF editing, annotating, and enhancing features, without the visual clutter and higher costs of other products.

The practicality of Copland’s performance editions

February 16, 2024

Unperformed music, whether notated or existing only in the composer’s imagination, is just an idea. That's why Aaron Copland wanted his music to be heard. This is how today's generation of music editors keep true to that guiding principle.

Dorico 5 review: Moving the music forward

May 24, 2023

Dorico 5 is out with the inclusion of more SMuFL music fonts; speedier note input workflows; playback enhancements such as scrubbing, space and stage templates, pitch contour emphasis, MIDI trigger regions, and Groove Agent SE; an instrument editor; and a host of other worthwhile enhancements.

The point of point sizes

May 12, 2022

If you use music notation software — or any software where you need to edit text — you will very quickly encounter the concept of point size. But have you ever stopped to consider what point size actually means?

Dorico 4 review: Do more with your score

January 12, 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.