Compare Dorico editions
Dorico is available in three editions: Pro, Elements, and LE. Dorico Elements is ideal for students and home users, with Dorico Pro adding extra professional tools, more sounds and much greater customisation.
Notations
Dorico Pro 3 | Dorico Elements 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum number of players in project | Unlimited | 12 |
| Accidentals | Normal, double, microtonal, custom | Normal and double only |
| Bar numbers | Multiple formats | Single format |
| Bar repeats | ||
| Barline types | Comprehensive | Normal, double, final, repeat |
| Clefs | 26 presets | 7 presets |
| Custom note and rest groupings | ||
| Custom brackets and braces | ||
| Chord diagrams | Full | Limited |
| Chord symbols | 9 presets, fully customizable | Single preset |
| Condensing | ||
| Cues | ||
| Divisi for divided string sections | ||
| Drum set notation | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Fanned beams and stemlets | ||
| Guitar tablature | Full | Limited |
| Harp pedaling | Full | Limited |
| Key signatures | Fully customizable | Up to 7 flats/sharps |
| Holds and pauses | ||
| Lyrics | ||
| Noteheads | 30 presets, fully customizable | 30 presets |
| Octave lines | Fully customizable | Limited |
| Ornaments | ||
| Ossia staves | ||
| Change no. staves for instrument | ||
| Page numbers | Customizable | Automatic |
| Pedal lines | Fully customizable | Limited |
| Playing techniques | Customizable | 220 presets |
| Rehearsal marks | Customizable | Limited |
| Repeat endings | ||
| Rhythm slashes | ||
| Single- and multi-note tremolos | ||
| Tempo markings | ||
| Unpitched orchestral/band percussion | Customizable | Limited |
Playback
Dorico Pro 3 | Dorico Elements 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Included sounds | 2000+ (8GB library) | 1500 (2.5GB library) |
| Effects processors | 30 | 30 |
| General MIDI sounds | ||
| HALion Sonic SE production sounds | ||
| HALion Symphonic Orchestra | ||
| Soundiron Olympus Choir Micro | ||
| VST Expression Maps | ||
| Supports third-party VSTs | ||
| Interpretation of notations | Customizable | Fixed |
| Swing playback | Customizable | Fixed |
| Playback of repeats | ||
| Playback of dynamics | ||
| Playback of tempo changes | ||
| Edit automation data |
Engraving
Dorico Pro 3 | Dorico Elements 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fully customizable | Limited |
| Use other music fonts | ||
| Automatic collision avoidance | ||
| Note spacing settings | Fully customizable | Limited |
| Staff and system spacing | Fully customizable | Automatic |
Customization
Dorico Pro 3 | Dorico Elements 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Change page and staff size | ||
| Custom page layout | ||
| Custom note spacing | Full control | Limited |
| Custom key signatures | ||
| Custom accidentals | ||
| Custom playing techniques | ||
| Custom noteheads | ||
| Custom text fonts | Fully customizable | Limited |
| Custom music fonts | ||
| Custom chord symbols | ||
| Notation Options | Customizable | Fixed |
| Engraving Options | Customizable | Fixed |
| Playback Options | Customizable | Fixed |
Input and editing
Dorico Pro 3 | Dorico Elements 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Insert mode | ||
| Multi-paste | ||
| Explode and Reduce | ||
| Paste into Voice | ||
| Filters | Full | Limited |
Import and export
Dorico Pro 3 | Dorico Elements 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Import MusicXML | ||
| Export MusicXML | ||
| Export audio (WAV, MP3) | ||
| Export graphics | ||
| Import MIDI | ||
| Export MIDI |
Printing
Dorico Pro 3 | Dorico Elements 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Print multiple copies | ||
| Booklet, 2-up, spreads |
System requirements
Dorico Elements 3 | Dorico Pro 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems (Windows) | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Operating systems (Mac) | macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave | macOS Sierra, macOS High Sierra, macOS Mojave |
| 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 |
| Notes | This software does not support 32-bit plug-ins. | This software does not support 32-bit plug-ins. |
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