Dorico 6

[ObiwanKenobi]

@meixner

I’m always asking myself:
if there is some consensus, that Dorico 6 might come soon:
do people really think that if they post last minute wishes these have a better chance to become implemented in the few days/weeks ahead?

just wondering …

As the wedding day approaches, we always make a wedding list.
After that… a lot of gifts won’t be on the table.
But that’s all right.

There will be another list for Dorico 7, then Dorico 8, then…

[kaposi.g]

I think the same. The more we ask the more they think about it. Whenever it becomes real will be nice:)

[k_b]

@kaposi.g

The more we ask the more they think about it.

Wait - if they try to please all of us, before releasing the next version - will there ever be Christmas again?

[kaposi.g]

Christmas which year???

[Alfredo_Migliavacca]

I really hope Dorico 6 will include the possibility to export scores as video files!

It would be amazing to generate a simple video showing the score scrolling in sync with playback (with or without the playhead).

Perfect for sharing music online, sending previews to performers and collaborators — and especially useful for sharing with students!

Fingers crossed this feature makes it in!

[Pete_the_Musician]

Not a core Dorico feature, but definitely a crowd pleaser (and would probably get people who see such videos on YouTube to buy Dorico just for that one feature alone)!

[EmiGus]

Super!

[Major81]

I don’t know if it has been mentioned already. My best friend thinks about buying Dorico. I told him not to do so right now because the new version might come soon. Do you think it would be too early to think about grace periods? Or will there be a more or less official announcement?

[MarcLarcher]

I don’t think they ever announce anything before it’s ready… but then it’s out!

[wcreed]

@Alfredo_Migliavacca

I really hope Dorico 6 will include the possibility to export scores as video files!

If you’re on PC, you can do this now with the xbar game function. I’m sure there’s something available on MAC too.

[luiz_burity]

@sinakr2009

It’s been two years since Dorico 5’s release. And then there were mentions of Dorico 6 releasing late 2024 by Dorico team, which never happened. But hoping it is a matter of days or weeks for the next version of Dorico to release with all new shiny feature

Does Dorico 6 include an audio track?

[jesele]

We don’t know that yet.

Jesper

[Beechside]

On both Mac and Windows, you can use the open source package OBS. It was designed for live streaming but has a very capable audio and video capture. Bit fiddley to set up but I use it for creating lessons, recording audio from apps, mic for vocal input and video from the screen. Never tried it with Dorico but it should work perfectly…

[sjanssens]

@Beechside

On both Mac and Windows, you can use the open source package OBS

While this will get you a video, the result looks low effort. Dorico is not setup up for nice playback presentation. Whether in page or galley view, when the caret moves to the next page, the new page doesn’t align itself nicely where the old page was.

When I make YT vids, I either export the score as 1920x1080 slides in .TIFF format, or if I want the moving caret, I’ll record each page separately (using OBS), having manually aligned each page between recordings. All of this will be assembled in Premier Pro.

This feature, and related scrolling improvements, have also been requested by educators for classroom presentation. Additionally, MuseScore can export a project to an .MP4. It’s the only feature that MS has that I miss in Dorico.

That said, while I’d make use of this feature, it’s pretty low on my personal wish list of new Dorico features.

[Major81]

Cubase gets released pretty regularly in November. I remember when somebody at Steinberg commented that it would be safe to buy the old version and still get the new one before the actual release. But it might be different in Dorico

[Beechside]

@sjanssens

While this will get you a video, the result looks low effort.

Yes - it’s not good, though I have seen it used. I believe others have asked that there be a play with stationary playhead, so the current notes being played are the ones in the centre of the screen. It’s not how we read music but it might suit some…

[MarcLarcher]

@Major81

But it might be different in Dorico

Yes it is. At least that’s what I was trying to say! Some nuances though : Dorico 5 was delayed because there were problems with the electronic market provider and Cubase had to be released in November so it took more time than expected to release Dorico 5, and we have been briefed about it then. But as far as I know, we have no precise information about when Dorico 6 will be available.

[wing]

@kcnarf007

to be able to add samples for sound FX (a system where you can add audio events with names and attached samples )

I’m sure the dev team could improve upon this, but I have a workflow for this I do all the time which works pretty well and is quick, for triggering sound effects and samples, sometimes drum loops, processed sounds, etc. Basically I just use a normal treble clef, add a sampler instrument (Halion or Kontakt or any other kind of sampler VST). And to cue the sample just add a midi trigger region (Shift+0) with the selected midi note and velocity. Then add a text label as needed above using staff text. I do a lot of hybrid scoring with electronic sounds and samples so it’s been a great way to cue them where I want in the score, and if you load up numerous samples midi trigger region makes it easy to audition and add them without the need to do any additional mapping.

[Alfredo_Migliavacca]

@wcreed

If you’re on PC, you can do this now with the xbar game function. I’m sure there’s something available on MAC too.

Thanks, but I wasn’t exactly asking for advice on how to record my screen.

I do know how screen capture works — but I’m talking about a proper export function within Dorico, something integrated, precise, and practical for longer scores.

Imagine a 20-minute orchestral piece with 20 staves: recording it manually, scrolling, syncing… not exactly efficient, is it?

So yeah, it’s not about “can it be done somehow”, but rather “can it be done well and natively”.

[Derrek]

The question is rather whether Dorico intends to do it at all (for now), what with screen capture programs available, or whether they will stick to notation (and playback).

So far as I know, no Steinberg program delves into screen capture; that is not a skill that has been cultivated inside the company.