![]() ![]() While my first real-world test of Dorico’s feature’s was slow, I knew that I would be a power user once I learned the shortcuts and was more familiar with the UI. There was too much friction to perform these little tasks, while with Dorico, I type Shift+T and input “q = 72” and it auto-aligns to the key signature perfectly. I remember how convoluted it was to even add a metronome mark to Sibelius. I found Dorico to be very efficient at performing these small tasks with their easy-to-remember keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, I found out how differently Dorico and Sibelius differ in small tasks, like inputting time signatures, tempo, and even note durations. This test was to see how intuitive and easy it was to input notes, dynamics, articulations, etc. I had the original score side-by-side Dorico and I copied everything as accurately as possible. My first real world test of Dorico’s capabilities was re-engraving an old piano piece I wrote a while back. ![]() I was impressed with the abundance of free, online resources and documentation straight from Steinberg, which helped me learn the software quickly with their user-friendly guides on YouTube and their website. So on a cold winter morning in December 2021, while on a vacation, I decided to try downloading the free trial of Dorico Pro 3.5 (now there’s a new Pro 4 update available) and try to experience the software as a new user, I was surprised how much I enjoyed it.īesides the confusing and convoluted download and installation process, which was covered masterfully by a video by Tantacrul, I gave Dorico the benefit of the doubt as it was an issue caused by the Steinberg team, rather than the developers for Dorico.Īs with learning any new software, there is often a steep learning curve associated with getting accustomed to the UI and shortcuts. However after hearing so much in the composing community about this up-and-coming competitor in the notation software scene, I couldn’t resist giving it a try. For the past few years as a professional, freelance composer, I’ve been an avid Sibelius fan. ![]()
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