Dorico uses NotePerformer, and I require that quality of playback. Sibelius also has that. But Dorico has more tools for tweaking playback. Noice.
Of course, there is a learning curve, and if I am honest, my fear of that learning curve is weighing heavily on my analysis.
My complaints: There have been basic things that need to be fixed that have received the "there is a workaround" answer and "that would require rewriting large blocks of code."
I am sorry, Avid. I do not share that attitude toward my work. Let me share a story.
I served in the US Army at Ft. Monroe, the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), a command band post. I was the lowest rank in the unit (E-4) but was the head of the IT section because of my background. The literal situation is that an E-7 was the symbolic head and allowed me to run the shop.
My commander had directed me to have the civilians controlling the network/security adjust some settings so we could complete some functions (I can not remember specifically what they were). The civilians treated me disrespectfully and gave me a lot of runaround. I reported to my commander that they would not cooperate. He responded, "Get it done." I continued to look for ways to get the work done, but with no luck.
Soon, the commander came to me, a little more annoyed, "Specialist Moody. Why isn't this done." I answered, "I explained to you before, sir, that they will not cooperate with me." He called me to attention in the middle of the hallway. "Specialist! When I ask you to finish something, I do not want to hear why you can't. I want to hear your report. 'It is done'. Do you understand me?" I responded, "Yes. Sir."
I went recruiting my E-7s and E-8s to call over, and one even went with me to see why they would not do as I requested from the commander. Lo and behold, they saw the E-8 and immediately fulfilled the request.
I cannot bring Avid to attention and set them straight, but I can put my money elsewhere.
The moral of the story is, "Stop making excuses, Avid. Just get it done."
I realize I am only one customer among thousands. But, I ask you, Avid, why should I not move? Anyone? Please convince me. The learning curve makes my heart beat fast, but I am ready to jump. I was hoping you could tell me Sibelius does x, y, and z. Dorico can't.
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Robert Moody
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