I’ve recently been experimenting with Synthesizer V in standalone mode and wanted to share a useful workflow tip for anyone integrating it with Dorico.
As many users have noted, Synth V can produce stunningly realistic vocal performances. However, I found that managing tempo changes, both abrupt BPM shifts and gradual tempo ramps, isn’t as intuitive as it could be within Synth V itself.
The good news is that it’s entirely possible. If you export a tempo map from Dorico and import it into Synth V before bringing in other tracks, all tempo changes (both immediate and gradual) are registered correctly. This makes it much easier to align Synth V vocals with your Dorico project and to assemble stems in a DAW afterward.
I hope this is helpful to others working with both tools.
Tempo Track exported from Dorico version 6.0.22.6052 (Jul 9 2025)
Imported into Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro version 2.1.0
More often than not, this process works like a dream, seamless and smooth, but it’s not 100% reliable. I’m currently investigating why complex changes in tempo and metre seem to import just fine and yet a simple change of BMP might be overlooked.
Will report back with more details soon. Hopefully my early optimism isn’t misplaced!
After some intense musical detective work (read: dragging files around like a confused raccoon), I’ve discovered a few quirks in Synthesizer V Studio Pro’s behaviour when importing tempo tracks.
Turns out, importing the Tempo Track before the MIDI file isn’t just a good idea, it’s essential. You also need to import it into a fresh, squeaky-clean new project. Why? Because when Synth V launches, it kindly gives you a default track with some built-in tempo and metre settings, like a polite but unhelpful houseguest:
