Dorico
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What it is
Dorico is music notation software for creating, editing, arranging and publishing scores. It supports MIDI and MusicXML import and export, as well as audio and graphics export. Composers can move music between players, expand or reduce it across instruments, and create fully voiced parts from chord symbols. Scores are formatted automatically, while Dorico Pro adds thousands of customization options. The software includes hundreds of sounds, more than 30 effects processors and an audio Mixer. Music can be shared with performers or collaborators, and team workflows are supported. Dorico runs on desktop and iPad; the iPad version can produce sheet music for playing, sharing or printing. Dorico SE 6 is free forever for works of up to eight players, and Dorico for iPad is offered as a free full version with optional paid functionality. A 60-day trial is available. Paid versions start at ₹10,913.00, including 15% VAT; Dorico Pro 6 costs ₹63,194.00, including 15% VAT.
Spec sheet
- Deployment
- desktopRead 19 Sep 2026 · ocl-steinberg-live.steinberg.net
- Free plan
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · ocl-steinberg-live.steinberg.net
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, GermanyRead 23 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Founded
- 1984Read 23 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Company name
- The product is published by Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Arrangement tools
- Users can move music between players and expand or reduce it across instruments.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Audio features
- Dorico includes hundreds of sounds, more than 30 effects processors, and a full audio Mixer.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Composition tools
- It provides flexible input and editing tools that allow decisions to be changed at any time.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Education support
- Dorico is used in schools, colleges, and universities and includes tutorials and documentation.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- File formats
- Dorico imports MIDI and MusicXML and exports MIDI, MusicXML, audio, and graphics.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Free access
- The page offers a free trial or free access option.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Free iPad version
- Dorico for iPad is offered as a free full version.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Free tier limit
- Dorico SE 6 is free forever for writing music for up to eight players.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- iPad use
- The iPad version can produce sheet music to play, share, or print.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- MIDI support
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · ocl-steinberg-live.steinberg.net
- MusicXML support
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · ocl-steinberg-live.steinberg.net
- Parts creation
- Dorico can create fully voiced parts from chord symbols.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Parts extraction
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · ocl-steinberg-live.steinberg.net
- Pro price
- Dorico Pro 6 costs ₹63,194.00, including 15% VAT.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Publishing tools
- Dorico formats music automatically, while Dorico Pro adds thousands of customization options.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Starting price
- Paid versions start at ₹10,913.00, including 15% VAT.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Supported platforms
- Dorico is available for desktop and iPad.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
- Tablature support
- YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · ocl-steinberg-live.steinberg.net
- Team sharing
- The software supports sharing music with performers or collaborators and team workflows.Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
Plans and prices
Dorico Elements 6 Priced on request Shown as INR 10913 per contact on our read (localised); USD price not displayed to our checker Music notation and engraving features · MusicXML import and export · MIDI import and export Price including 15% VAT Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
Dorico Pro 6 Priced on request Shown as INR 63194 per contact on our read (localised); USD price not displayed to our checker Advanced engraving and layout capabilities · Proofreading panel · MusicXML and MIDI import and export Price including 15% VAT Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
Dorico SE 6 Free Free edition for macOS and Windows · MusicXML import and export · MIDI import and export Free forever; supports up to eight players Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
Dorico for iPad Free Free iPad download · Music notation and playback · Optional paid functionality Full version free Read 27 Sep 2026 · steinberg.net
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Imports and exports MIDI and MusicXML.
- Exports audio and graphics.
- Formats scores automatically.
- Free SE edition supports up to eight players.
- Available for desktop and iPad.
Limits
- Free SE edition is limited to eight players.
- Dorico Pro 6 costs ₹63,194.00 including VAT.
- Desktop and iPad are the listed platforms.
Who it suits
Dorico suits composers and arrangers who need notation, parts creation and score publishing tools. Its free SE edition is for works with up to eight players; Pro adds advanced engraving and layout capabilities.
Verdict
Dorico covers score creation through publishing, with separate free editions for desktop and iPad. The SE player limit and the listed price for Pro are key distinctions when choosing an edition.
Where Specifiction places it
- Music notation software#6 of 388.7
