NotePerformer 5 est sorti

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NotePerformer est sorti en version 5.
NotePerformer est une solution pour obtenir une lecture / Playback de qualité dans Finale (entre autres), soit avec les sons qu'il contient, soit pour piloter des banques de sons tierces. Finale 27 est requis.
La nouvelle version contient 24 nouveaux instruments et de nombreuses améliorations. La mise à jour est gratuite pour les acheteurs des versions précédentes, et coûte 129 $ pour une nouvelle licence (perpétuelle). Une version d'essai (30 jours) est disponible.
Il y a maintenant une méthode pour utiliser les instruments VST 3. Les NPPE (NotePerfomer Playback Engines, pour les banques de sons tierces) sont apparemment inclus mais requièrent toujours une licence valide pour pouvoir utiliser ces banques de sons.
Un descriptif très détaillé (en anglais) est disponible sur le site de Scoring Notes.

Question : la version française de Finale 27 est-elle compatible ? Si quelqu'un a la réponse à cette question, merci de la poster ici.

P.S.: un utilisateur sur Mac Sequoia et Finale 27.4 signale avoir obtenu une fenêtre vide dans Finale, problème réglé par une réinstallation de Finale 27.

P.S. 2 : la versionn 5.0.1 est sortie.

[Jym]

A priori, aucun problème chez moi (NotePerformer 5, Finale 27 [Engl.], Windows 11).

[michelp]

Version 5.0.1 :

Important : dans cette version, Wallander a décidé de suspendre le support des instruments VST tiers!. L'extension NPPE (Playback Engines) n'est plus incluse.
Si toutefois vous avez fait l'acquisition de Playback Engines (associés à des banques de sons tierces) pour la version précédente, ils fonctionneront encore, mais seulement dans la version 4.5.1.
Et la vente de Playback Engines est globalement arrêtée.
NotePerformer fonctionne donc maintenant exclusivement avec sa propre banque de sons.

Le communiqué :

"Wallander Instruments has released an update to NotePerformer 5 which discontinues support for third-party VST3 instruments. NotePerformer 5.0.1 no longer includes the Playback Engines (NPPE) extension, which was the main focus of the NotePerformer 5 update, released earlier this week.

Playback Engines Discontinued

We regret to inform you that VST3 hosting has been removed from NotePerformer 5.

While some plugin developers were enthusiastic about the preloading technologies introduced in NotePerformer 5, others were uncomfortable with them—partly due to mischaracterizations of how the technology works in public discussions. These systems were developed to push boundaries in performance and efficiency—but ultimately, we’ve found them too powerful to distribute responsibly without full cooperation from all content owners. Without developer support, we cannot continue offering VST3 hosting for notation safely or sustainably.

Our current release, NotePerformer 5.0.1, no longer includes the Playback Engines extension. It retains all improvements, fixes, and new sounds from version 5.0.0, apart from the removed module. We remain committed to developing our own built-in sound engine and will be focusing our efforts there moving forward.

Refunds and Downgrades

If you purchased NotePerformer 5 between May 5 and May 9, you’re eligible for a full refund.

If you previously purchased NotePerformer 4 engines, you may downgrade to version 4.5.1 to continue using them
(link : https://www.noteperformer.com/previous_version/).
However, we are no longer offering Playback Engines for sale.

In addition to quality limitations and ongoing challenges around VST3 integration, these engines were always operated at a financial loss, as users often expected us to resolve VST3-related issues that were beyond our control. Looking ahead, we also recognize that advancements in AI may significantly shift how this kind of technology is developed and delivered, making this trajectory increasingly unsustainable.

We understand this will be disappointing for some users. The decision was made out of necessity, in response to circumstances that were partly outside our control, and we’re grateful for your continued support. We hope this explanation has helped clarify the situation, and we respectfully ask for your understanding that we won’t be sharing further details at this time."