Steinberg has released Dorico 1.1, the latest version of their music notation software, with nearly 500 enhancements and improvements. A big feature of version 1.1 is the introduction of support for chord symbols. Chord symbols are added by playing a MIDI keyboard or typing on the computer, and Dorico automatically writes chord symbols in any of six pre-set conventions, and lets users tweak the appearance using dozens of options. Dorico is also the only professional scorewriter to support polychords.
Other new features in Dorico 1.1 include:
- Piano pedaling with comprehensive support for advanced techniques — including partial pedaling, changing the pedal level over time, and more.
- New repeat ending lines for 1st and 2nd ending bars.
- Intelligent note spelling for MIDI step input, which automatically avoids common enharmonic errors during input.
- Expanded editing operations, allowing users to move dynamics, slurs, hairpins, octave lines, and other notations easily with the mouse, intelligently snapping them to appropriate positions.
- New selection features, allowing users to quickly select items of a certain kind for further editing.
- Comprehensive features for precise editing of rhythmic spacing, designed in consultation with experienced professional engravers.
- Expanded import and export features, allowing users to import music from other projects and MusicXML files into a current project, and export sections of a project in Dorico, MIDI, MusicXML, and audio formats.
Dorico 1.1 is a free update to all registered users.
