Final thought: Encore 6 is the music notation equivalent of a manual transmission sports car from the 1990s. Less practical than modern automatics, but for those who master it, nothing else feels as direct or satisfying.
If you compose with an external hardware synth (e.g., a Kurzweil or Yamaha Motif rack), Encore 6 behaves like a notation-centric sequencer. You can edit MIDI data and notation in the same view. gvox encore 6
| Feature | Encore 6 (c. 2003) | MuseScore 4 (2025) | Dorico 5 | |---------|--------------------|--------------------|----------| | Note entry speed | ★★★★★ (click/duration) | ★★★☆☆ (mouse + palette) | ★★★★☆ (popover + MIDI) | | VST/AU hosting | No | Yes | Yes | | Engraving quality | Good (static) | Very good (via SMuFL) | Excellent (professional) | | MIDI editing depth | Strong (CC lanes) | Basic | Advanced | | Price | $299 (then) | Free | $579 (or subscription) | | Modern OS support | Poor (needs workarounds) | Native | Native | Final thought: Encore 6 is the music notation
Unlike “infinite canvas” modern apps, Encore 6 uses a page-based metaphor. You can: If you compose with an external hardware synth (e