Finale 27.3.0

Finale software supports you, making it easy to create whatever music notation you can imagine and to work in the manner that best supports your creativity.

While this may be the end of Finale's chapter, it hopes this is the beginning of a new one in your musical journey.

MakeMusic has partnered with Steinberg, the makers of Dorico, to offer exclusive crossgrade pricing on Dorico Pro.

For a limited time, users of any version of Finale or PrintMusic can purchase Dorico Pro for just $149.

No matter where your inspiration leads you, from a simple lead sheet to preparing your Hollywood film score, the app is the trusted route to the very best output available.



Capture musical inspiration. Engrave a beautiful score. Share your artistic vision with others. Just as every musician is unique, so are the reasons each uses Finale app to write music.

Your music notation reflects your artistry: don’t make concessions. Join the world’s foremost engravers and publishers who rely on the app to look their very best.

It includes a vast library of premium Garritan sounds to inspire your creative process and impress your audience. Finale’s exclusive Human Playback makes those sounds come alive.

The program lets you choose how you share your music. Produce printed pages, PDF, MIDI, MusicXML, and audio files. Collaboration is easy with both forward and backward compatibility.



Can I still purchase Finale or PrintMusic?

No. As of August 26th, 2024, Finale and PrintMusic are no longer available for sale from MakeMusic.

Features and Highlights

Create your way
It offers you the freedom both of what you create and how you create it. Whether you’re imagining a simple lead sheet, a Broadway score, or something truly unorthodox, you enjoy the flexibility to make your music any way you wish and to make it in the order and manner that best supports your inspiration.

Editing
Entering your music in Finale sets you free. In an instant, you can move measures, change keys, and transform your music in countless ways. Finale music app even offers editorial input, like indicating when notes have been written out of an instrument’s range.

Listening
Great sounds inspire you - and your audience. Finale’s exclusive Human Playback can make any music playback with the nuance of a human performer. Plus, the tool includes a vast library of world-class Garritan instrument sounds for stunning realism. Hear them below.

Sharing
Music is meant to be shared. As you create, you can share files, back and forth, with the users - and others - thanks to built-in MusicXML support. When you’re ready to share the results, you can make printed sheet music, audio files, PDFs, and more; whatever it takes to produce the best performance.



Alternatives

Studio One - Feature-Rich DAW for Music Production and Mixing

Sibelius - Professional-Grade Music Notation and Scoring Tool

MuseScore - Free and Open-Source Music Notation Software

PROS

• Powerful Music Notation Tools.
• Highly Customizable Features.
• Advanced MIDI and Audio Support.
• Extensive Library of Templates.
• Compatibility with Multiple Formats.

CONS

• Finale is now Dorico.
• Expensive Compared to Competitors.
• Occasional Performance Lag.
• Outdated User Interface Design.
• Complex Licensing and Activation.

Note: 30-day trial version. After the trial period ends, saving and printing are disabled.

Also Available: Download Finale for Mac

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