Hi,
Here are two typical use cases: (1)after completing the entire music creation, we need to generate a score that can be performed realistically. (2)after finishing the basic compositional ideas, we apply mixing and humanization to turn it into a great‑sounding piece suitable for distribution.
Both of these processes require conversion between Cubase and Dorico.
For producers who use both software, we often use the same VST3 instrument plugins and mixing plugins. However, when I finish a song in Cubase and then want to turn it into a playable score in Dorico, I have to reload all the VST3 instrument tracks and mixing effects from scratch. This is extremely tedious.
Moreover, Dorico has too few effect slots per track, limits the number of insert effects, and does not support audio tracks. This makes it difficult to transfer Cubase projects to Dorico.
Thanks!
Hi @3523397403, if you already have a nice audio result from Cubase, why you don’t use that audio? In Cubase you have much more control that in Dorico. Then you can export the project to Dorico for the engraving and the printing process of score and parts to be given to real musicians. In Dorico, you can use the auto playback template or Note Performer just to check the pitches and the general sound during editing and engraving.
So you use the two software together. They are not interchangeable. You cannot fully substitute Cubase with Dorico or Dorico with Cubase, at the moment. Just use each software for its specific strengths.
Thank you, you have a good point.I should use each software for its specific strengths.
It’s just that here we need both the audio files and the musical scoreswe as material for learning, review, presentation materials and proof/verification.
Also, since some ethnic instruments are involved, many special performance techniques can only be played back via VST3 instruments. So I often find myself switching back and forth between the two software programs.