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Realistic Playback for Sibelius, Dorico & Finale

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Starting Price
$129/mo
Type
Saas
Company
NotePerformer

About noteperformer.com

NotePerformer 5 is a realistic playback engine for Sibelius, Dorico, and Finale, trusted by over 45,000 musicians. It enhances playback with intelligent musical phrasing and a full orchestral sound library. The software includes patented virtual instrument technologies and offers a free 30-day trial.

How to Use

Install NotePerformer, and it will automatically integrate with your notation software (Sibelius, Dorico, or Finale). It analyzes your score and performs instruments with natural musical phrasing.

Key Features

  • Full orchestral sound library
  • Intelligent musical phrasing
  • Simple installation and easy to use
  • Fast access to all sounds
  • Patented virtual instrument technologies

Use Cases

  • Enhancing playback of musical scores in Sibelius, Dorico, and Finale
  • Creating realistic orchestral mockups
  • Auditioning sections of a piece with decent sound
  • Improving the sound quality of notation software

Key Features

Full orchestral sound library
Intelligent musical phrasing
Simple installation and easy to use
Fast access to all sounds
Patented virtual instrument technologies

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Highly realistic orchestral playback with intelligent phrasing
  • Lightweight and fast-loading sounds, no sample library bloat
  • Easy installation and seamless integration with major notation software
  • Affordable pricing: $129 one-time or $10.75/month rent-to-own
  • Free 30-day trial with no credit card required
  • Trusted by over 50,000 users globally
Cons
  • VST3 hosting discontinued in NotePerformer 5, limiting third-party plugin use
  • Trial version only allows one-hour sessions before requiring restart
  • Only compatible with specific notation software versions (Sibelius, Dorico, Finale)
  • No support for other notation software platforms

Best For

Enhancing playback of musical scores in Sibelius, Dorico, and FinaleCreating realistic orchestral mockupsAuditioning sections of a piece with decent soundImproving the sound quality of notation software

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FAQ

How does the free trial work?
The trial version runs in one-hour sessions. After each session, you need to restart your notation software to continue. No sign-up or credit card is required for the trial.
What is the pricing for NotePerformer?
A single-user perpetual license costs $129 (one-time payment, includes EU VAT). Alternatively, a rent-to-own plan is available at $10.75/month; after reaching $129, the license becomes perpetual with no further fees. Site licenses are also available for institutions.
Is NotePerformer compatible with my notation software?
NotePerformer 5 supports Sibelius 7.1.3 and later, Dorico 3.5 and later, and Finale 27 (English version).
What happened to VST3 hosting in NotePerformer 5?
VST3 hosting has been discontinued in NotePerformer 5 due to technical challenges and lack of full cooperation from plugin developers. The company is now focusing on its built-in sound engine and no longer offers the Playback Engines extension.
Can I use NotePerformer on multiple computers?
Yes, the single-user license allows you to use NotePerformer on as many computers as you like.