Steinberg Dorico Pro 6 Education

Steinberg Dorico Pro 6 Education is the full-featured professional notation and composition software, offered at a special discounted price for students, teachers, and educational institutions. Designed by musicians for musicians, Dorico Pro 6 combines advanced scoring, composition, and engraving tools with a modern, efficient workflow — helping you bring your musical ideas to life faster than ever.

This educational version provides exactly the same features as the standard Dorico Pro 6 license, making it the perfect choice for music students, educators, and academic environments that demand professional-level notation capabilities at a reduced price.

What Is the Education Version?

The Education version of Dorico Pro 6 is available exclusively to students, teachers, and schools who qualify for Steinberg’s academic pricing program. It includes all the professional tools found in the full commercial version but is sold at a special reduced rate. Proof of eligibility (such as a valid student or teacher ID) is required during activation.

Compose, Arrange, and Engrave with Precision

Dorico Pro 6 delivers an industry-leading experience for professional notation, film scoring, and orchestration. Whether you’re writing chamber music, orchestral scores, or modern film compositions, Dorico provides the perfect balance between creative freedom and engraving precision. It’s used by composers, arrangers, educators, and music publishers worldwide.

Key Highlights

Full Dorico Pro 6 Feature Set: Identical to the commercial version — no functionality limitations.
Educational Pricing: Exclusive discount for eligible students, teachers, and academic institutions.
Modern Interface: Intuitive design for effortless composition, scoring, and layout control.
Automatic Layout & Engraving: Beautiful, publication-ready scores with minimal manual adjustments.
Powerful Orchestration Tools: Manage large ensembles with ease and precision.
Integrated Playback Engine: Realistic, expressive playback powered by HALion Sonic and NotePerformer compatibility.
Multi-Flow Support: Write multiple movements or pieces within a single project.
Advanced Notation: Handles complex rhythmic structures, microtonal notation, divisi, and more.
Studio Integration: Seamless workflow with Cubase and Nuendo for scoring and synchronization.
Cross-Platform: Available for macOS and Windows.

New in Dorico Pro 6

Smart Tools: AI-assisted workflow enhancements for faster editing and arranging.
Expanded Playback Features: Improved performance expression and articulation control.
Lyrics and Text Enhancements: Advanced layout management for lyrics, chords, and annotations.
Improved Condensing: More flexible options for displaying multiple instruments on one staff.
Key Editor Integration: Enhanced editing environment for note velocity, dynamics, and articulation control.
Workflow Improvements: Streamlined interface and new shortcuts for faster notation and editing.

Technical Specifications

macOS

Operating System: macOS Sonoma 14, Sequoia 15, or later
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 (2018 or later) or Apple Silicon
RAM: 8 GB minimum
Storage: 20 GB free space recommended
Audio Hardware: ASIO-compatible audio interface recommended

Windows

Operating System: Windows 11 Version 24H2 or higher, Windows 10 Version 22H2 (64-bit)
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 (8th Gen or newer), AMD Ryzen™ Series 3000 or higher
RAM: 8 GB minimum
Storage: 20 GB free space recommended
Audio Hardware: ASIO-compatible audio interface recommended

Why Choose Dorico Pro 6 Education?

The Steinberg Dorico Pro 6 Education license offers a unique opportunity for students and teachers to access the world’s most advanced music notation software at a reduced cost. With its intelligent automation, professional engraving engine, and intuitive design, Dorico helps you focus on creativity — not complexity.

Whether you’re composing for piano, orchestra, film, or ensemble, Dorico Pro 6 gives you every tool to write, arrange, and print stunning scores with ease and precision.