Changing the playback tuning

Dorico Pro Help

Product
Dorico Pro
Version
4.3
Language
English
Document type
Webhelp
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You can change the tuning used for playback, based on the pitch of the A above middle C; for example, if you want to hear your music played at the Baroque pitch of A=415 Hz.

Procedure

  1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-P to open Playback Options.
  2. In the category list, click Tuning.
  3. Change the value for Pitch of A4.
  4. Click Apply, then Close.

Result

The tuning of all notes in the project is changed, which affects their sounding pitch in playback.

Tip

The sample rate of the current playback device also affects the playback tuning.