Sibelius Artist offers streamlined access to essential music notation tools, allowing composers to create with authenticity and ease. Its updated interface enhances workflow efficiency, enabling users to work with greater precision and detail. Designed to support a natural creative process, it includes features like Espressivo 2 for expressive playing and supports pen input on devices such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, along with multi-touch gesture interaction for intuitive score handling.

Collaboration is simplified with intelligent MusicXML import capabilities. Sibelius Artist automatically converts imported files into polished scores that fit your existing templates or new projects, preserving notation, markup, and layout without manual adjustment. This seamless integration saves time and effort, allowing you to focus more on composing rather than formatting, while supporting compatibility with the latest Mac and Windows operating systems.

Accessibility is enhanced through customizable color options designed to accommodate a wide range of vision impairments. Users can adjust colors for different voice parts, out-of-range notes, and staff or system selections, choosing from five preset themes including high contrast, monochromatic, grayscale, and low-light modes tailored to reduce eye strain. This thoughtful approach ensures that Sibelius Artist is inclusive and comfortable for extended use across diverse user needs.