Is there a simple way to apply a mambo, chacha or rhumba feel to a score in Dorico 5
It depends on what you are wanting to do.
Do you mean you do not want to notate these styles, note-by-note, but want to import a backing track feel, like a rhythm track, so you can get on with notating what you need to on top of it?
Or would you be better using Cubase (or similar?) as it would easily import audio backing tracks if you just want to loop percussions, or import separated audio tracks as an audio reference, or import midi files for a rhythm section or import both so you have a basis for whatever you actually want to notate/compose?
As there is a Dorico notation component in Cubase now, you can then export just the instruments you are notating for back into Dorico for final notation layout.
Could you clarify? then you might get specific help.
Do you mean like the Latin percussion plug-in in Finale? No, there’s nothing like that in Dorico although you can certainly write those grooves yourself.
You should be able to search for “midi file mambo” not sure what they would give you, but worth a search and play around, hopefully there is an audio file of what it “sounds” like.
Maybe this library.
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/spotlight-collection/cuba/
I suppose it will be tricky to get the expression maps good. So it feels like an risk to invest. But if it works it will be simple with midi trigger regions. Maybe wise to ask NI if they think it will work or have experience with.
So Im afraid it is not a simple way.
You can also drag and drop grooves from Groove Agent, Superior Drummer, etc., if you own other groove libraries. In the gif below, I’m using a default drum set with the factory Groove Agent SE map, and am just dropping an groove into it from Latin Cuban Drums EZX library.
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Thanks Fred, I’m new to Dorico and never thoroughly learned Finale. I do own groove agent, but I don’t know how to use it. -Paul
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