So, I was initially sad and angry that MakeMusic decided to kill off Finale. They are “focusing” on their cloud shit. Ok, fine.
So the option was either Musescore, Sibelius, or Dorico. Now, I’ve used Musescore off and on. It’s ok. I’ve never liked Sibelius. I’ve tried several times to get into it. It has failed. Plus there is the whole subscription thing, being owned by Avid, and Avid having basically gutted the development team years ago. So it was really Dorico then.
Fast forward to now, I’m team Dorico. I have the Notation Express templates and fonts for it (I also had those for Finale). I also bought the Express Keypad for it to use with my iPad (makes things so much easier).
Anyhow, this brings us to Magnus Bakken. He has a fantastic YouTube channel. And he is in real deep with Dorico. Great article.
In our latest Dorico Showcase article, we spoke to Magnus Bakken, a Norwegian saxophonist, arranger and composer known for his innovative approach to jazz and fusion. A graduate of Berklee College of Music and the Norwegian Academy of Music, Magnus has released several albums as both a leader and sideman. His debut album, Cycles, received praise for its creativity and energy. His latest release, Slackline, out on November 15th, highlights his evolving sound and musical vision. In this interview, Magnus shares insights into the making of Slackline, his creative process, and how Dorico plays a key role in his compositions and arrangements. Read on to learn more.