NotePerformer 5.1.0 features several bug fixes and incremental improvements to NotePerformer’s core sounds. This is the first update since NotePerformer discontinued support for third-party VST3 instruments.
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Sibelius updated to 2025.12; simplified upgrade path for perpetual licensees
Sibelius 2025.12 adds an option to customize the order of parts, along with numerous minor improvements and bug fixes. In addition, upgrade pricing for perpetual licensees has been simplified.
New and updated fonts from Music Type Foundry
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.

Sibelius updated to 2025.10
The Sibelius 2025.10 update continues to refine elements of the application, along with bringing several minor improvements and bug fixes.
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.
Notion Mobile 3.5 released with support for Linux, Windows on ARM devices
Notion Mobile 3.5 is now available on Linux as well as natively on Windows ARM devices. Features and improvements include support for simultaneous time signatures, better enharmonic options, and global chord symbols.

Sibelius updated to 2025.8
Sibelius 2025.8 is a maintenance update that mainly corrects or refines elements of the application that were introduced or updated in the previous release. Additionally, Sibelius First is now easier to obtain, without registering with Avid.
Scoring Express Choral & Vocal templates released for Dorico and Sibelius
The Scoring Express Choral & Vocal suites for Dorico and Sibelius make their debut, including hymnal, octavo, and piano-vocal templates with exceptional layout and engraving settings.
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.
