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.
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Graphical MIDI Tools introduces free time-unlimited version alongside premium tier
Graphical MIDI Tools (GMT), the ingenious plug-in for Sibelius that allows the user to manipulate MIDI information in the score in a graphical manner, is now available in a free tier, with basic features that may be used for an infinite time.
Graphical MIDI Tools 2024.5 for Sibelius adds hit points
The 2024.5 Graphical MIDI Tools (GMT) update adds support for graphical hit points directly to the GMT interface, which can be used to complement the existing hit point feature in Sibelius.
Graphical MIDI Tools 2024.2 for Sibelius adds tempo editing
The 2024.2 Graphical MIDI Tools (GMT) update adds a graphical tempo module directly to the GMT interface, making it easier to interact with GMT directly in the Sibelius environment.
Dorico 5.1: Filling the gaps
The scope and scale of the improvements in the Dorico 5.1 update runs the gamut, with substantial new features in notation, engraving, productivity, organization, and playback, including the new Iconica Sketch library.
Dorico 5 review: Moving the music forward
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.
Graphical MIDI Tools 2.1 for Sibelius updated to add transport, more editing features
Graphical MIDI Tools for Sibelius is updated to version 2.1. This significant update adds a transport bar directly to the GMT interface. It also adds several new editing and navigation features.
Dorico 4 review: Do more with your score
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.
A brief history of music notation on computers
Music engraving dates back well before the computer age, but it’s easy to forget that the computer-aided portion of the history spans back a good long time. We summarize that history and explore a few key moments leading up to the present.
Graphical MIDI Tools 2 is a major upgrade to the DAW-like plug-in for Sibelius
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.