NotePerformer
NotePerformer is an AI-powered playback engine purpose-built for Sibelius, Dorico and Finale. It reads your score, loads its own orchestral sounds and delivers instant, broadcast-quality audio—perfect for composing, teaching and print-ready demos without extra samples or mixing.
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Features of NotePerformer
Full modern symphony orchestra included—no external samples to load.
AI interprets slurs, staccato, dynamics and balance automatically for human-like phrasing.
One-click integration with Sibelius 7.1.3+, Dorico 3.5+ and Finale 27+; feels like native playback.
Installs in minutes, plays instantly—zero sample-loading wait.
macOS & Windows compatible.
Multi-layer mixing plus room-acoustic modeling deliver true concert-hall realism.
Use Cases of NotePerformer
Composers audition full orchestral arrangements in real time while writing.
Arrangers hear every edit immediately, catching voicing errors before printing.
Teachers play lifelike demos in class to illustrate score concepts.
Publishers run quick audio proofs to check engraving clarity and musical sense.
Students generate near-professional recordings of assignments for submission or portfolio.
FAQ about NotePerformer
QWhat is NotePerformer?
An AI playback engine that adds realistic orchestra sound to Sibelius, Dorico and Finale scores in seconds.
QWhich notation programs are supported?
Sibelius 7.1.3 or newer, Dorico 3.5 or newer, and Finale 27 or newer (English versions).
QHow much is NotePerformer 5?
USD 129 for a single-user license, VAT included where applicable.
QIs there a free trial?
Yes—30 days, no sign-up or credit card. The trial requires restarting your notation app every hour and disables audio export.
QWhat computer spec do I need?
4 GB RAM, 2 GB disk space, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or Apple M1 (or better).
QDoes NotePerformer 5 support VST3 hosts?
No—VST3 support has been discontinued for technical and commercial reasons.
QPlayback cursor lags in Finale—how do I fix it?
Update to Finale 26.1 or later; earlier versions have a known cursor-sync bug.
QWho should buy NotePerformer?
Composers, orchestrators, teachers, publishers and students who need fast, realistic audio from their scores.