# \#dorico-6 **URL:** https://forums.steinberg.net/tag/dorico-6/188.md [Latest](https://forums.steinberg.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.steinberg.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.steinberg.net/tags.md) --- ## [Feature request: allow double notehead unison instead of "a 2" when condensing](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/feature-request-allow-double-notehead-unison-instead-of-a-2-when-condensing/1044552)
**Author:** [@Serioso](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Serioso)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/feature-request-allow-double-notehead-unison-instead-of-a-2-when-condensing/1044552 "2026-11-01T16:21:05Z")
Alternatively: allow condensing to prevent amalgamated notes. Yes, I know that that may sound awkward… I’m finding myself in a situation similar to that here: Double notehead unisons in condensing scores - Dorico - Stei… --- ## [Dashed ped without asterisk](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/dashed-ped-without-asterisk/1044748)
**Author:** [@joakimsandgren](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/joakimsandgren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/dashed-ped-without-asterisk/1044748 "2026-11-01T15:21:46Z")
hello all, I would like this : a ped w dashed line and no asterisk. but in options you can only decide about hooks, not asterisks… and then it is a solid line.. help ? /jj --- ## [Show String Indicators: so far from 'String' and shortcut key not possible?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/show-string-indicators-so-far-from-string-and-shortcut-key-not-possible/1044736)
**Author:** [@DorsetJohn](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/DorsetJohn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/show-string-indicators-so-far-from-string-and-shortcut-key-not-possible/1044736 "2026-11-01T15:12:02Z")
As a regular editor of music for classical guitar, I frequently make use of the Notes and Rests \> String and the String Indicators \> Show settings. It puzzles me that these are not part of the same section of the lower z… --- ## [Cannot copy multiple whole staves with CC data](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cannot-copy-multiple-whole-staves-with-cc-data/1044750)
**Author:** [@sunnych](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/sunnych)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cannot-copy-multiple-whole-staves-with-cc-data/1044750 "2026-11-01T13:38:10Z")
As I am recovering lost data from old backup files, I am copying everything with CC data from one grouped instrument in one file to multiple instrument staves in another file. However, I couldn’t find a way. Source: … --- ## [All custom CC values are gone after changing instrument definition](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/all-custom-cc-values-are-gone-after-changing-instrument-definition/1044735)
**Author:** [@sunnych](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/sunnych)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/all-custom-cc-values-are-gone-after-changing-instrument-definition/1044735 "2026-11-01T08:57:07Z")
I was working on a project imported from MusicXML. The instruments grouping were incorrect: I chose to work on the CC playback first, then correct the layouts and instruments later. After enabling independent voice p… --- ## [MIDI playback octaves](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/midi-playback-octaves/1044662)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Gill](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Sean_Gill)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/midi-playback-octaves/1044662 "2026-10-31T17:27:26Z")
Hi, Is there a way to have the midi playback reflect things like “8va 2nd Time” and “Loco”? My client only uses midi for proofing and likes to have it as accurate as possible for that purpose. I used to do it with hidde… --- ## [Multiple fingers on a single piano key using Fingering and Positions?](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/multiple-fingers-on-a-single-piano-key-using-fingering-and-positions/1044554)
**Author:** [@prko](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/prko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 4:17am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/multiple-fingers-on-a-single-piano-key-using-fingering-and-positions/1044554 "2026-10-31T04:17:40Z")
Hello, Is there a way to indicate that a single note should be played with multiple fingers simultaneously (e.g. fingers 1, 2, and 3 on the same piano key) using Dorico’s Fingering and Positions feature? I do not mean … --- ## [Condensing parts and showing cues at the same time](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/condensing-parts-and-showing-cues-at-the-same-time/1044655)
**Author:** [@bksbksbks](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/bksbksbks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/condensing-parts-and-showing-cues-at-the-same-time/1044655 "2026-10-31T03:18:22Z")
Throughout this piece I have brass players pulling cues from a part named “Blow air through instrument.” I condensing and display cues turned on for the score, but as you can see in the screenshot below, displaying the c… --- ## [Staff label text color](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/staff-label-text-color/1044203)
**Author:** [@maxtelier](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/maxtelier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/staff-label-text-color/1044203 "2026-10-30T16:39:58Z")
Hi everyone, Just to suggest a minor potential improvement: in write mode, the text of the staff labels (not the ones at the beginning of the system, but the ones hovering above the staff as a reminder) is displayed in … --- ## [No sound Elements 6](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/no-sound-elements-6/1044623)
**Author:** [@leif.vedvik](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/leif.vedvik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/no-sound-elements-6/1044623 "2026-10-30T14:29:32Z")
Hi I have no sound when playing my score. Tried to install some VST-plugin yesterday, so it may be some issue there. Se attached diag-file. Best regards Leif-Johnny Vedvik Dorico Diagnostics.zip (786.5 . KB) --- ## [Switch Preset in Hammond VST via Program Change](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/switch-preset-in-hammond-vst-via-program-change/1044396)
**Author:** [@sebastring](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/sebastring)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/switch-preset-in-hammond-vst-via-program-change/1044396 "2026-10-29T21:16:39Z")
Hi Folks, I’ve setup a Hammond B3 with 3 players (Upper, Lower, Pedal) using IK Multimedia’s Hammond B-3X VST. Notating for all 3 works fine and MIDI CCs are also working with playing techniques at the corresponding sta… --- ## [End a slur on a note within a tie](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/end-a-slur-on-a-note-within-a-tie/1044588)
**Author:** [@Christian3](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Christian3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/end-a-slur-on-a-note-within-a-tie/1044588 "2026-10-29T20:24:27Z")
Hallo zusammen! Bei Streichern muss man ja manchmal den Strich innerhalb einer langen Note wechseln. Der Bindebogen wird aber immer bis ans Ende von z.B. drei Noten, die mit einem Haltebogen verbunden sind, gesetzt. Hat… --- ## [Audio Engine will not launch](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/audio-engine-will-not-launch/1044569)
**Author:** [@oddmetre](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/oddmetre)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/audio-engine-will-not-launch/1044569 "2026-10-29T17:45:33Z")
Hello, seemingly out of nowhere, Dorico can no longer launch the audio engine. The diagnostics file is too large to post here so here’s a google drive link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19WZR8jcNOQnlLAKoSrgtSl3N40DLep… --- ## [Tips for learning how to use VSL Sound Library](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tips-for-learning-how-to-use-vsl-sound-library/1044539)
**Author:** [@citynoah](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/citynoah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/tips-for-learning-how-to-use-vsl-sound-library/1044539 "2026-10-29T15:48:53Z")
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction, as I am looking for online sources that help composers understand how to “tame” VSL sound library. I purchased the Duality Strings but am experiencing… --- ## [Copy/Paste strange result](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/copy-paste-strange-result/1044505)
**Author:** [@robert44](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/robert44)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/copy-paste-strange-result/1044505 "2026-10-28T18:15:09Z")
I have made a template that I use frequently - “Blank Lead Sheet”. When I Copy one verse from an old file and paste it to the new file, every empty bar ends up on one line! Library/Layout/Staves and Systems/Casting Off … --- ## [Questions for cross-stave beaming (across multiple players)](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/questions-for-cross-stave-beaming-across-multiple-players/1044495)
**Author:** [@Xenooo](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Xenooo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/questions-for-cross-stave-beaming-across-multiple-players/1044495 "2026-10-28T17:41:31Z")
Howdy there! I’ve workin on a lot scores editing works when cross-stave beamings across different players are used. Two examples are attached. \[excerpt from Luo Zhongrong’s SQ No. 2\] \[excerpt from Shin-Ichiro Ikebe’… --- ## [Positioning of accidentals](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/positioning-of-accidentals/1044502)
**Author:** [@rraby](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/rraby)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/positioning-of-accidentals/1044502 "2026-10-28T17:27:42Z")
The positioning of the flat in the example below seems rather unhelpful. Surely it should appear immediately before the note to which it applies? I’ve looked under Engraving Options → Accidentals but can’t find a settin… --- ## [Dorico 6.2.31 Layout Options crashes on macOS 27.0.1 — Codex Computer Use workaround](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/dorico-6-2-31-layout-options-crashes-on-macos-27-0-1-codex-computer-use-workaround/1044245)
**Author:** [@composerkaumann](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/composerkaumann)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/dorico-6-2-31-layout-options-crashes-on-macos-27-0-1-codex-computer-use-workaround/1044245 "2026-10-28T08:31:57Z")
Whatever I am tryin to change in multiple layouts simuntaneously (Layout Options), 100% crashes Dorico. Tried note spacing change- crash, first staff intendation change - crash etc. Can this be related to MacOS 27? Do… --- ## [Saxophone transposition MIDI range issues](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/saxophone-transposition-midi-range-issues/1037553)
**Author:** [@workthatwedo](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/workthatwedo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/saxophone-transposition-midi-range-issues/1037553 "2026-10-28T06:49:22Z")
I’m working on a transcription for a tenor saxophone solo. What I would like to do is listen to the recording, figure out the notes on my tenor saxophone, then enter them via midi keyboard/num pad into dorico. I’ve sor… --- ## [Français choisis mes instruments sont marqués en allemand](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/francais-choisis-mes-instruments-sont-marques-en-allemand/1044448)
**Author:** [@Johan\_Renard](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Johan_Renard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/francais-choisis-mes-instruments-sont-marques-en-allemand/1044448 "2026-10-27T14:30:32Z")
My instruments are labeled in German, even in the “Configuration” tab, and my settings are in French. --- ## [Rit. or Rall doing its own thing](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rit-or-rall-doing-its-own-thing/1044415)
**Author:** [@clancyweeks](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/clancyweeks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rit-or-rall-doing-its-own-thing/1044415 "2026-10-26T23:10:57Z")
Measure 129 has… issues. Whether I place a ritard or rallentando, the tempo slows to about 43 bpm no matter what settings I use. In every other measure this works fine. Using NotePerformer 5.1 Selections from White C… --- ## [Polymeter and multibar rest split](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/polymeter-and-multibar-rest-split/1044412)
**Author:** [@AndreLorenzatti](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/AndreLorenzatti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/polymeter-and-multibar-rest-split/1044412 "2026-10-26T21:27:23Z")
Hello every one, I’m dealing with with this kind of situation: Where every now and then, some instruments go with 12/8 time signature in a 4/4 context. The problem is the in individual parts I have this: There ar… --- ## [Stacked sus2 and sus4 in chord symbols](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/stacked-sus2-and-sus4-in-chord-symbols/1044350)
**Author:** [@rraby](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/rraby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/stacked-sus2-and-sus4-in-chord-symbols/1044350 "2026-10-26T21:08:43Z")
I’m using the Notation Central Theatre & Studio template in Dorico 6, and the chord symbol G sus2 sus4 is currently displayed as shown in the screenshot below. I’m wondering whether it’s common practice to stack the s… --- ## [Constant crackling/dropouts with MOTU UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid ASIO driver on Windows 11 – other apps wo](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/constant-crackling-dropouts-with-motu-ultralite-mk3-hybrid-asio-driver-on-windows-11-other-apps-wo/1044328)
**Author:** [@MusicNotator](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/MusicNotator)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/constant-crackling-dropouts-with-motu-ultralite-mk3-hybrid-asio-driver-on-windows-11-other-apps-wo/1044328 "2026-10-26T14:02:10Z")
Dorico Diagnostics.zip (762.2 KB) Hello, and thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. I’ve had one problem since my very first version of Dorico that I haven’t been able to solve on my own. I’d be very gra… --- ## [Inserting a text under a music page](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/inserting-a-text-under-a-music-page/1044300)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Schell](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Daniel_Schell)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/inserting-a-text-under-a-music-page/1044300 "2026-10-26T11:09:11Z")
Hello I join a Finale rendering of a song. The music is upside the page and down side the text When I converted to Dorico 6 , I received a somewhat chaotic result. The music is nicely presented over the page but the te… --- ## [Using the slashed circle for half-diminished sus4 chords](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/using-the-slashed-circle-for-half-diminished-sus4-chords/1044353)
**Author:** [@rraby](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/rraby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/using-the-slashed-circle-for-half-diminished-sus4-chords/1044353 "2026-10-26T10:26:15Z")
Apologies, another chord symbol question… Under Engraving Options → Chord Symbols, I have the following option selected for half-diminished chords: However, when I add sus4 to a half-diminished chord, Dorico display… --- ## [Play Mode track list out of sync with Setup Mode (Ghost Tracks & Divisi)](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/play-mode-track-list-out-of-sync-with-setup-mode-ghost-tracks-divisi/1044332)
**Author:** [@StM](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/StM)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/play-mode-track-list-out-of-sync-with-setup-mode-ghost-tracks-divisi/1044332 "2026-10-26T08:51:39Z")
Dear Dorico Team, I am currently realizing Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 (2nd movement, Largo) entirely within Dorico Pro 6.2.30, hosted with Vienna Ensemble Pro 8 (using VSL Synchron Duality Strings, Studio Solo Stri… --- ## [Rehearsal Marks not showing when I input them](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rehearsal-marks-not-showing-when-i-input-them/1044348)
**Author:** [@burtmakai](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/burtmakai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 2:56am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rehearsal-marks-not-showing-when-i-input-them/1044348 "2026-10-26T02:56:46Z")
Hey all, Finally starting to use Dorico. I have Dorico 6. I can’t get the rehearsal marks to show up. I imported the top line from a musicXML. Everything shows, except when I try to enter the rehearsal marks, nothin… --- ## [When hiding some noteheads in a chord, stem can't be adjusted (except manually)](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/when-hiding-some-noteheads-in-a-chord-stem-cant-be-adjusted-except-manually/1044346)
**Author:** [@estaub](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/estaub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/when-hiding-some-noteheads-in-a-chord-stem-cant-be-adjusted-except-manually/1044346 "2026-10-26T02:53:41Z")
I need to show only the root note on some chords, so I hide some of the noteheads. Other than hand-tweaking in Engrave Mode, I can’t figure out any way to get the chord’s stem to be correct. If I “Hide Stem” on the hid… --- ## [A big change from a small action](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/a-big-change-from-a-small-action/1044339)
**Author:** [@pmc.galoubet](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/pmc.galoubet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/a-big-change-from-a-small-action/1044339 "2026-10-25T23:31:22Z")
I am not really complaining because the problem is easy to solve, and in some measure easy to understand, but not quite. Here is the project: Phrygiens2Z.dorico (1.7 MB) This project is chock full of whimsical stuff, i… [Next page](https://forums.steinberg.net/tag/dorico-6/188.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=dorico-6)