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The number one 'problem' I see in the scores of Finale users (and I know a lot) is this issue of missing rests. Since it is much more common (like 99%+ more common) to have the appropriate number of notes in a measure and be correct, I feel Sibelius handles this more properly than Finale. This would have Sibelius complain, but it would do it. You would have to manually delete the rest. Suppose you wanted it that way, maybe to create a polymeter. This is an engraving error because the meter says 4/4. In Finale, you would just have the 7 eighth notes. In Sibelius, you would have 7 eighth notes and an eighth note rest. Suppose you put 7 eighth notes into a measure in both in 4/4. Sibelius inserts rests to fill the measures as you go. In Finale, you need to input rests as well as notes. Sibelius will not tolerate engraving mistakes, whereas Finale will. The biggest difference between Finale and Sibelius though, in my opinion is thus: I only have playback problems when I overload the computer under the same conditions that caused Finale to skip. Sibelius plays back on the fly, as did Encore. I really don't think this is an important 'feature', and I personally consider it to be a hassle. Finale does this to avoid 'skipping' notes during playback, but I still can get Finale to skip. This queueing takes time, and is probably one of the things that I really do not like about Finale. Neither is superior as far as UI design goes, but I think it is quicker to access more using Sibelius' interface, though it at times can be inefficient.įinale reads the entire score into a play buffer before ANY playback. Sibelius has a toolbox that has 5 views and fits snugly into a corner. Sibelius also has a menu system, though it is not as large as Finale's.įinale has two toolbars that take up two rows at the top. Sometimes you really have to dig to find things. Siblelius' print output looks more 'engraved'.įinale has a large complex menu system. Having used the latest version of Finale today (2003), I can make the following comparisons between Sibelius and Finale:įinale's print output looks 'mechanical' when using the default font. Why don't you help the site instead of bash it? Until then, however, I don't intend to make any changes. If you can show me the Signature Edition, then I will believe you. It is taken from the John Williams Anthology sheet music collection, which I take to be an authoritative source. I am not 18, and I don't know everything, but I don't know nothing either.Īs far as the Superman Main Title on my website, it is not a transcription, nor is it incorrect. If you can make a suitable duplicate (without using the Opus font), I will be impressed. Also, I will be glad to send you my scores which I do not think Finale could produce. If you have not tried it, I would suggest you at least take a look at it. Now I am impressed at how quickly it is gaining popularity and winning over more and more Finale users.

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I settled upon Sibelius because it simply out-performed any notation program, particularly in three areas: ease of use, professional output, and flexibility.

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I had to, because the software I used to use (Passport Encore) went out of business.

I have used almost every music notation software out there in some form or another. I don't wish to argue either, but I have used Finale. I have seen the Finale frustration and the Sibelius smiles I wish my opinion was unbiased, but my bias came from experience with both products. Avid Sibelius user, who created with Sibelius.

How then can you say that Finale is the industry standard when the industry uses Sibelius? ' Not to mention they forgot their largest client, Hal Leonard, who is probably one of if not the largest music publisher in the United States. 'Most of the world's leading music publishers publish scores engraved with Sibelius, including Bärenreiter, Breitkopf & Härtel, Boosey & Hawkes, Edition Peters, Faber Music, Music Sales, Novello, Oxford University Press, Ricordi and Schott. Some of my scores are extremely demanding, and would most likely be impossible with Finale.Īs far as being music publisher standard, Sibelius actually leads the way. It has been my experience that Sibelius does as much, if not more than Finale, and with a much easier to use interface. Name one thing that Finale can do that Sibelius cannot. Sibelius is very good, but doesn't have the scope of Finale. As far as music publishers are concerned, Finale is the industry standard.

If you are serious about music notation, Finale is the only way to go, the only problem is that it is very complicated and difficult to get to grips with.

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