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Finale 2011

Macworld Rating

4.0 out of 5 Mice, Sep 10, 2010

Pros

  • Broad, deep range of notational features.
  • Easier entry and perfect rendering for lyrics.
  • Better management of multi-part scores.
  • Useful bundled scores and exercises for education.
  • Exceptional playback.

Cons

  • Dated user interface.
  • Sometimes-inconsistent array of tools.
  • Score editing doesn’t always follow musical logic.

Software Details

  • MakeMusic
  • Universal
  • $600

Macworld's Finale 2011 Coverage

  • Finale 2011 Finale 2011's myriad tools and toolbars may be daunting, but it remains a tool capable of satisfying an extraordinary range of musical needs, and its recent enhancements to score output are pitch-perfect.
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