MakeMusic Finale 2008 Notation Software (Academic Version)

MakeMusic Finale 2008 Notation Software (Academic Version)

Finale® is the worldwide standard in music publishing. Now the new, easier-to-use Finale 2008 gives you increased productivity, a richer playback experience, and the ability to record or import audio files. From inspiration to applause, Finale 2008 helps you make more music faster. Finale is the most powerful tool for turning ideas into music. Hundreds of features are at your fingertips in Finale’s intuitive interface, making it easier to bring your music to life faster. New for 2008 – more efficient cut/copy/paste/insert and other interface improvements to streamline workflow.

• Streamlined user interface is more efficient, intuitive, and consistent
• Set-up Wizard gets your score set up beautifully in seconds
• Get your music into Finale using a MIDI keyboard, computer keyboard, mouse, or scanner
• Scan existing sheet music directly into Finale. From there you can change the key, edit and save as a Finale file
• Linked Parts – intelligently links your score and parts to save you time
• Video Support – import video plus send and display SMPTE time code
• TempoTap™ – conduct your own tempo changes
• Playback – here are just a few reasons why Finale’s sound is unsurpassed: o Record or import an audio track for unprecedented realism o More than 250 world-class sounds from the creators of the acclaimed Garritan Personal Orchestra, plus a full General MIDI set, Row-Loff™ Marching Percussion Sounds, Latin Percussion and more!
• Human Playback® makes your music sound like live musicians are playing it – even if you entered your notes with a mouse!
• Integrated KONTAKT™ Player 2 from Native Instruments®
• Powerful Mixer (real-time control of volume, panning, patch, and more)
• Save Audio Files (including .MP3) to create CDs or save to an iPod®
• Document Styles let you instantly personalize the appearance of new documents
• Colored Noteheads and integrated samples of Boomwhackers® tuned percussion tubes
• Supports Windows Vista and runs natively on Intel- and PowerPC-based Macs

Why is Finale the world-wide standard? These exclusive features are not available in any
other music notation software:

• Record or import an audio track
• SmartMusic® Accompaniment Wizard
• Band-in-a-Box® Auto-Harmonizing – automatically generates up to 6-voice
  harmonies for your melodies
• Exercise Wizard – instantly generates up to 50,000 practice pieces for your band,
  orchestra, or choir without entering a single note
• Studio View™ – an all-in-one environment for multi-track music creation
• Free, downloadable Finale NotePad® lets you share your Finale files with anyone
  who can then print, play, edit, and save!
• Don’t like manuals? Watch a QuickStart Video on your computer instead!

Finale 2008 for Windows®

• Windows XP/Vista.
• CD or DVD-ROM drive.
• 800x600 minimum monitor resolution.
• Minimum 256MB RAM (1GB or more recommended for optional use of Garritan sounds/Kontakt Player: more RAM = more available sounds).
• 200MB hard drive space required for software and user manual. An additional 1.6GB hard drive space is required for all Garritan sounds.

Finale 2008 for Macintosh®

• G4 or higher recommended. OS 10.4 or higher (Mac-Intel or Power PC).
• CD or DVD-ROM drive.
• 800x600 minimum monitor resolution.
• Minimum 256MB RAM (1GB or more recommended for optional use of Garritan sounds/Kontakt Player: more RAM = more available sounds).
• 325MB hard drive space required for software and user manual. An additional 1.6GB hard drive space is required for all Garritan sounds.

Optional

• MIDI interface
• MIDI input and/or playback device
• Printer
• Scanner
• Microphone required for use of MicNotator®
• A soundcard (including a DirectSound driver) is required for playing the Garritan sounds in Windows.

Please note that the Rhythm Section Generator is not available for Macintosh.

System requirements vary for additional products by Garritan and Native Instruments.