NotePerformer 4

What is NotePerformer 4?

NotePerformer 4 is a playback plug-in that analyzes musical scores and renders them with natural phrasing using a built-in orchestral sound library. It operates within Sibelius, Dorico, or Finale notation software. Playback introduces a one-second delay to analyze musical context, which prevents use with ReWire technology.

What are the features of NotePerformer 4?

• Score-aware phrasing

  Analyzes the entire score before playback to perform all instruments with natural musical phrasing, introducing a one-second processing delay.
• Built-in orchestral library

  Includes a large-scale symphonic orchestra and additional instruments such as choir voices, synthesizers, and world instruments without requiring external samples.
• String section building

  Generates authentic string sections from solo instruments, assigning individual random variations and intonation to each virtual player.
• Automatic divisi

  Detects chords in string staves and automatically splits the section to play divided parts.
• Articulation support

  Interprets standard notation for bowed strings, brass, and woodwinds, including mutes, harmonics, tremolos, and vibrato adjustments.
• Custom registrations

  Supports pipe organ registration changes via a dedicated Sibelius plug-in or calculated MIDI CC values for Dorico and Finale users.

What are the use cases of NotePerformer 4?

• Composing orchestral mockups

  Hearing how written notation translates to realistic ensemble playback directly inside supported notation software without manual sequencing.
• Educational playback

  Institutions can deploy the software across multiple classroom computers running mixed Mac and PC stations under a site license.

NotePerformer 4 Pricing Information:

• Free trial

  No sign-up or credit card required; runs in one-hour sessions that require restarting the host notation software between uses.
• Single-user license

  $129 perpetual license; usable on any number of personal computers by one user.
• Rent-to-Own

  $10.75 per month; converts to a perpetual license once total payments reach $129, with the option to cancel at any time.
• Site license

  Starts at $200 for 1 to 5 seats; perpetual license permitting multiple users on a fixed number of machines.
• Sibelius Multiseat EDU

  Included at no additional cost for educational institutions with eligible Sibelius multiseat licenses, downloadable via my.avid.com.