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Finale 2014 Competitive Upgrade

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Overview

Own the future today.

Own Sibelius or another music notation product? Now you can own Finale too, for the price of an upgrade. Finale is the world standard. Beyond its unique ability to realize any music you can imagine, today's Finale is also easy to use, and offers many exclusive features including SmartMusic support, Garritan sounds, Human Playback, Band-in-a-Box Auto-Harmonizing, the free SongBook iPad app, free tech support, and more.

Finale's flexibility also extends to how you create and share your music: The most note entry options - Play a MIDI keyboard, use a mouse and computer keyboard, scan existing music, capture a brass or woodwind performance, or import a variety of file types. Breath-taking sounds - With Garritan and Tapspace instruments, support of external sound libraries (including VST/AU instruments and effects), and Human Playback, your music becomes a life-like performance. Additional ways to share - The free, downloadable Finale NotePad lets anyone play, print, and edit your Finale files. The free Finale SongBook iPad app lets you take your music with you. And only Finale can create SmartMusic accompaniments. Powerful features - Finale includes Linked Parts, Music Educator Resources, MicNotator, Video Support, TempoTap, and many other innovative features. Help Resources - Enjoy free support, video tutorials, and the industry's best Help resources.

Finale 2014 looks to the future with increased investments in Finale's core technology, including a completely redesigned file format, a new audio engine, Macintosh Cocoa support, and more. Your musical legacy deserves the very best.

Features

Easy to use
Flexible input options
Vast notation options
All styles
Massive third party support
Best help resources
Free tech support
Accompaniment function

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Specs

Finale 2014 Competitive Upgrade Specifications:

Windows
XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8 (64-bit compatible)
DVD-ROM drive
800—600 minimum monitor resolution
Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB or more recommended)
600MB hard drive space required for software and user manual. An additional 2GB hard drive space is required for all VST/AU sounds included with Finale 2012.
DVD drive or Internet connection for download version required

Mac
G4 or higher recommended. OS X 10.5-10.8 (Mac-Intel or Power PC)
DVD-ROM drive
800—600 minimum monitor resolution
Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB or more recommended)
700 MB hard drive space required for software and user manual. An additional 2GB hard drive space is required for all VST/AU sounds included with Finale 2012.
DVD drive or Internet connection for download version required

Optional/recommended
MIDI interface
MIDI input and/or playback device
Printer
Scanner
Microphone required for use of MicNotator
A soundcard (including Standard Direct Sound, MME or ASIO drivers) is required for playing the Garritan and other VST sounds in Windows
Better processor and hard drive speed is required for simultaneous use of more VST/AU instruments
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