MakeMusic Finale v26 Competitive Upgrade - Music Notation Software (Download)

What's New in Finale v26

Templates

• 31 new templates added to the collection included in previous versions
• Updated and refined current templates
• New templates include greatly expanded choral and small-ensemble options
• Two ukulele templates (with fretboards)
• Engraved lead sheet

Libraries

• Improvements to articulation, expression, and chord libraries
• Document styles, templates, and default documents updated with new Smart Shape libraries

Smart Shapes

• New Smart Shape lines include slide, tap, crescendo, diminuendo, and accelerando
• Additional keyboard shortcuts (metatools) for Smart Lines

Go to Measure

• New feature allows you to quickly navigate to a specific measure in a document by simply typing the measure number

Auto-Stacking Articulations

• When you add more than one articulation to a note, they now stack automatically and intelligently, eliminating the need for manual edits

Slur/Articulation Interaction

• As you add or adjust slurs, existing articulations automatically adjust to avoid collisions
• Finale knows what articulations should go inside and outside a slur and splits up stacked articulations so that everything fits

Instant Tremolos and Rolls

• When placing a tremolo or roll on a note, Finale adjusts the note’s stem as necessary, whether the note is flagged, unflagged, or part of a beamed group
• Enjoy engraver-quality results without the fuss

Horizontal Centering

• Finale v26 allows you to flip articulations from note side to stem side with a keystroke
• Software knows when to center an articulation on the stem or the note, and does so as you make changes

New Expressions and Articulations

• Expression and articulation libraries have been overhauled, expanded, and refined for playback
• Save time by not having to create or configure them

Enhanced Chord Suffixes

• Whether you prefer one-, two-, or three-letter chord suffixes, Finale now recognizes your favorites as you type them, and sets them up to look and sound great

Opening Older Finale Documents

• The first time you open a pre-Finale v26 file, you're asked if you want to update the document
• This removes any existing manual positioning in favor of automatic collision avoidance, and is an option that you can globally specify in the Preferences dialog box

Installation and Authorization

• When installing Finale v26, you are prompted to choose between replacing your Finale v25 installation (saving you the hassle of uninstalling to ensure you're always using the latest version) or retaining both versions (allowing you to switch between them)

Key Features

• Setup Wizard for getting started right away
• Multiple note-entry methods include MIDI, mouse, computer keyboard, or importing files
• Includes a vast library of world-class Garritan instrument sounds for hearing your music as you notate it
• Human Playback feature for playing back with the nuance of a human performer
• Includes ARIA player
• Automate and streamline the process of entering lyrics, guitar tabs, chords, and more
• Create tall time signatures easily
• Perfect a score with handy editing tools like the selection tool, multiple page editing, Score Manager, and intuitive cut, copy, and paste options
• Collaborate and share electronic documents with expanded MusicXML import and export, in addition to printed pages, pdf, MIDI, and audio files
• Includes idea-generating features along with essential tools like transposition and range checking
• Open or save a standard MIDI file to work in conjunction with the industry's most in-demand production and sequencing programs
• Video support for writing to picture
• 64-bit support
• ReWire support makes it possible to use Finale simultaneously with audio software such as Digital Performer, Pro Tools, and Logic