Category Archives: MusicXML

MusicXML 3.0 Beta 4

Last week, Recordare released a new Beta 4 version of the MusicXML 3.0 format. We are getting close to the final version of MusicXML 3.0, so please let us know if there are things we should be adding or changing to better meet your needs. Continue reading

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MusicXML 3.0 Beta 3

Earlier this week, Recordare released a new Beta 3 version of the MusicXML 3.0 format. Beta 3 includes several new features and improvements based on our implementation experiences to date. Continue reading

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MusicXML 3.0 Beta 2

Last week Recordare released a new Beta 2 version of the MusicXML 3.0 format. Then today, Recordare released a new version of the MusicXML 3.0 sound taxonomy. There are now 861 standard sound names available, 40% more than in Beta 1. Continue reading

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MusicXML 3.0 Beta 1

MusicXML 3.0 has now entered its beta test! The major new features in Beta 1 include a standard taxonomy of over 600 instrument sounds, better support for Chinese, Turkish, and educational music; catching up with changes in music notation software and practice; and suggestions from MusicXML 2.0 users. Continue reading

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Starting MusicXML 3.0

At Recordare, we are planning to start working on MusicXML 3.0 soon. We have been collecting ideas for a new version of the format since MusicXML 2.0 was released three years ago. Improved playback and expanded repertoire are among the possible new features under consideration. Continue reading

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Dolet 5.5 for Sibelius Released

Recordare has released a maintenance update for the Dolet 5 for Sibelius plug-in. Version 5.5 improves the export of segnos, codas, and trills, along with other fixes. Continue reading

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Celebrating MusicXML’s 10th Anniversary

This month marks a major landmark in Recordare’s history – it’s MusicXML’s 10th anniversary! Continue reading

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Dolet 5.4 for Sibelius and Dolet 5.5 for Finale Released

Recordare has released maintenance updates for both the Dolet 5 for Sibelius and Dolet 5 for Finale plug-ins. Version 5.4 of the Dolet 5 for Sibelius plug-in improves how beaming is exported to MusicXML files. Continue reading

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