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NotePerformer
Stockholm, Sweden
What it is
NotePerformer is a paid orchestral playback tool for Sibelius, Dorico, and Finale notation software. It supplies its own large-scale modern symphonic orchestra sounds and analyzes scores so instruments follow natural musical phrasing. Wallander Instruments describes the virtual instrument technology as patented and developed in-house. NotePerformer runs on macOS and Windows, with compatibility listed from Sibelius 7.1.3, Dorico 3.5, and Finale 27 in English. A 30-day trial is available, but the notation software must be restarted every hour, audio cannot be exported to disk, and the trial ends after 30 days. NotePerformer 5 no longer supports VST3 hosting, and its Playback Engines extension is no longer included. The software adds a one-second playback delay, so it cannot be used with ReWire. Pricing includes a 129.00 USD perpetual single-user license, $10.75 a month rent-to-own, and a $200 site license for 1–5 seats.
For and against
For
- Own symphonic orchestra sound library
- Natural phrasing from score analysis
- Runs on macOS and Windows
- Perpetual license supports unlimited computers
- 30-day trial available
Against
- Trial requires hourly software restarts
- Trial blocks audio export
- No VST3 hosting in version 5
- Adds one-second playback delay
The verdict
NotePerformer focuses on orchestral realism inside supported notation programs, with several licensing choices and a trial. Check the listed version, trial, and playback limitations before choosing it.
Who it suits
It suits composers and arrangers using Sibelius, Dorico, or Finale who want orchestral playback. Educational institutions with eligible Sibelius Multiseat Licenses can receive NotePerformer EDU at no additional cost.
Plans and prices
Single-user rent-to-own
Personal single-user license · cancel anytime · 12 consecutive months converts to perpetual license · offline use up to 14 days
Read 8 Oct 2026 · noteperformer.com
Single-user perpetual license
Single user · use on as many computers as desired · Sibelius 7.1.3 / Dorico 3.5 / Finale 27 or higher
Read 8 Oct 2026 · noteperformer.com
Site license
Multiple users at one organization · fixed number of computers · perpetual · not a group license for individual users
Read 8 Oct 2026 · noteperformer.com
On the record
- Compatibility
- The maker lists support from Sibelius 7.1.3, Dorico 3.5, and Finale 27 (English version).noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Education
- Eligible educational institutions with Sibelius Multiseat Licenses receive NotePerformer EDU at no additional cost for educational use.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Live MIDI input
- Live MIDI keyboard note input during score playback requires Dorico or Sibelius 2019.4 or higher; the maker says Finale is not supported for this use.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Maker and location
- NotePerformer is produced by Wallander Instruments, whose site says it operates from central Stockholm, Sweden.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Musical phrasing
- It analyzes a score and performs the instruments with natural musical phrasing.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- The trial page lists macOS 10.9 or higher and Windows 7 or higher, with compatible Sibelius, Dorico, or Finale versions.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Playback delay
- The maker says NotePerformer adds a one-second playback delay and therefore cannot be used with ReWire technology.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Playback technology
- The maker describes its virtual instrument technology as patented and developed in-house.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- NotePerformer enhances playback in Sibelius, Dorico, and Finale notation software.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Sound library
- It includes its own sounds, described as a large-scale modern symphonic orchestra.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides a technical support contact and a separate contact for non-support questions.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial limits
- The 30-day trial requires restarting the notation software every hour, does not allow audio export to disk, and stops working after 30 days.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- VST3 limitation
- NotePerformer 5 no longer supports VST3 hosting, and its Playback Engines extension is no longer part of the software.noteperformer.com · read 8 Oct 2026
