Three more fonts from the legendary Music Type Foundry are now available for the first time in SMuFL format: MTF-Gutenberg 1939, MTF-Ross, and MTF-Improviso. In addition, each of the original five MTF fonts receives significant updates.
engraving
Specify bars per system in Sibelius
A Sibelius plug-in to easily break a passage selection of bars into systems, specifying the number of bars in each system.
Dorico 6.1: Select more [updated]
Dorico 6.1 brings added functionality to condensing and proofreading, a new piano library, a playback template overhaul, and much more.
MuseScore Studio 4.6 adds full SMuFL support, other engraving and playback updates [updated]
MuseScore Studio 4.6 brings improvements in engraving, workflow and playback. Full support for custom SMuFL fonts, improved staff hiding functionality, and increased options for bar numbers and chord symbol display are among the highlights.
Improve lyric hyphen position at the end of a system in Sibelius
Sometimes in Sibelius, a lyric hyphen that occurs at the end of a system will collide with the preceding syllable. The best fix is the least obvious one.
Sibelius 2025.7 brings note spacing control, UI updates
Sibelius 2025.7 brings more control to automatic music spacing, along with UI improvements to the status bar and voice colors, and other fixes. In addition, the various tiers of Sibelius are more aligned into the user experience.
Reset accidentals in Sibelius
A quick way to reset accidentals to the default state specified in Sibelius’s Engraving Rules, if you’ve manually changed an accidental to diverge from what would ordinarily appear.
Dorico 6 review: Proof positive
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.
Music Type Foundry introductory sale extended by one week
The Music Type Foundry introductory sale is extended by one week. Each MTF SMuFL font is available at Notation Central at a special discount of 25% off through April 7, 2025.
MuseScore Studio 4.5 adds engraving, percussion, input features
MuseScore Studio 4.5 features improvements in the areas of percussion, engraving, text handling, and input. Several features are designed specifically to appeal to Finale users switching to MuseScore.