Compare Dorico editions: Elements and Pro
Dorico is available in Elements and Pro editions. Both include many high quality features, with Dorico Pro adding extra professional tools, more sounds and much greater customisation.
At a glance
Home users and students
Amateur composers and arrangers
Secondary students
Instrumental teachers
Church/worship musicians
Songwriters
Entry-level music notation
Easy and fast to learn
Input via mouse, keyboard or MIDI keyboard
Unique popovers for efficient input
Effortlessly create publication-quality music
Friendly manual and video tutorials
Write for up to 12 instruments
Basic sound library included
Beautiful output by default
Professionals and educators
Professional composers and arrangers
University/college students
Professors and instructors
Film/TV/game media musicians
Engravers and publishers
Professional music notation
Easy and fast to learn
Input via mouse, keyboard or MIDI keyboard
Unique popovers for efficient input
Effortlessly create publication-quality music
Friendly manual and video tutorials
Write for unlimited instruments
HALion Symphonic Orchestra included
Hundreds of customizable options
Built-in desktop publishing
Automatic linked cues
Divisi, ossias and extra staves
Total font choice and control
Tweak the appearance of every item
Explode and Reduce arranging tools
Notations
Dorico Elements 2 | Dorico Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accidentals | Normal and double only | Normal, double, microtonal, custom |
| Bar numbers | Single format | Multiple formats |
| Bar repeats | ||
| Barline types | Normal, double, final, repeat | Comprehensive |
| Clefs | 7 presets | 26 presets |
| Custom note and rest groupings | ||
| Custom brackets and braces | ||
| Chord symbols | Single preset | 9 presets, fully customizable |
| Cues | ||
| Divisi for divided string sections | ||
| Drum set notation | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Fanned beams and stemlets | ||
| Key signatures | Up to 7 flats/sharps | Fully customizable |
| Holds and pauses | ||
| Lyrics | ||
| Noteheads | 30 presets | 30 presets, fully customizable |
| Octave lines | Limited | Fully customizable |
| Ornaments | ||
| Ossia staves | ||
| Change no. staves for instrument | ||
| Page numbers | Automatic | Customizable |
| Pedal lines | Limited | Fully customizable |
| Playing techniques | 220 presets | Customizable |
| Rehearsal marks | Limited | Customizable |
| Repeat endings | ||
| Rhythm slashes | ||
| Single- and multi-note tremolos | ||
| Tempo markings | ||
| Unpitched orchestral/band percussion | Limited | Customizable |
Playback
Dorico Elements 2 | Dorico Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Included sounds | 1500 (2GB library) | 2000+ (8GB library) |
| Effects processors | 30 | 30 |
| General MIDI sounds | ||
| HALion Sonic SE production sounds | ||
| HALion Symphonic Orchestra | ||
| VST Expression Maps | ||
| Supports third-party VSTs | ||
| Interpretation of notations | Fixed | Customizable |
| Swing playback | Fixed | Customizable |
| Playback of repeats | ||
| Playback of dynamics | ||
| Playback of tempo changes | ||
| Edit automation data |
Engraving
Dorico Elements 2 | Dorico Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Add page and system breaks | ||
| Dedicated Engrave mode | ||
| Edit vertical spacing | ||
| Edit rhythmic spacing | ||
| Tweak individual items graphically | ||
| Customizable engraving options | ||
| Set defaults for beaming, voices, etc. | ||
| Use other text fonts | Limited | Fully customizable |
| Use other music fonts | ||
| Automatic collision avoidance | ||
| Multiple staff sizes | ||
| Note spacing settings | Limited | Fully customizable |
| Staff and system spacing | Automatic | Fully customizable |
Customization
Dorico Elements 2 | Dorico Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Change page and staff size | ||
| Custom page layout | ||
| Custom note spacing | Limited | Full control |
| Custom key signatures | ||
| Custom accidentals | ||
| Custom playing techniques | ||
| Custom noteheads | ||
| Custom text fonts | Limited | Fully customizable |
| Custom music fonts | ||
| Custom chord symbols | ||
| Notation Options | Fixed | Customizable |
| Engraving Options | Fixed | Customizable |
| Playback Options | Fixed | Customizable |
Input and editing
Dorico Elements 2 | Dorico Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Insert mode | ||
| Multi-paste | ||
| Explode and Reduce | ||
| Paste into Voice | ||
| Filters | Limited | Full |
Import and export
Dorico Elements 2 | Dorico Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Import MusicXML | ||
| Export MusicXML | ||
| Export audio (WAV, MP3) | ||
| Export graphics | ||
| Import MIDI | ||
| Export MIDI |
Printing
Dorico Elements 2 | Dorico Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Print multiple copies | ||
| Booklet, 2-up, spreads |
System requirements
Dorico Elements 2 | Dorico Pro 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems (Windows) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Operating systems (Mac) | OS X 10.11, macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra | OS X 10.11, macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra |
| CPU minimum | 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core | 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core |
| CPU recommended | Intel i5 or faster | Intel i5 or faster |
| RAM minimum | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM recommended | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Hard disk free space | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| OS compatible audio hardware | ||
| ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance | ||
| Internet connection for | installer download, license activation, account sign up and product registration | installer download, license activation, account sign up and product registration |