If you have Finale 2010, you are essentially a superhero. You can leap tall buildings in a single bound AND open up Finale files created in all current and past versions of any Finale-family music notation program.
Finale Gear
Almost every time I do a clinic I am asked what “gear” to get. My answer is: “That depends.”
Your individual needs should drive the decision of what hardware you should purchase for use with Finale.
Sample Files in Finale
New to Finale? Want to see what it can do? Check out a sample file. These files look and sound good, and can serve as models if you’re new to engraving music.
Finale’s SmartFind and Paint
Ever used “SmartFind and Paint”?
In my travels I speak to many Finale users, and it’s rare that I meet someone who does – but when I do they’re very excited about it.
Finale User Spotlight: Frank Macchia
Frank Macchia is a Grammy-nominated composer, arranger, orchestrator, multi-woodwind owner/operator, and a long-time Finale user. Scroll to the bottom of his bio page on his website to see an awesome list of top Hollywood films he’s orchestrated and world-class musicians he’s performed with.