Finale 2009 by MakeMusic - Apple Store (U.S.)

Finale 2009 is the latest release of the worlds most powerful music notation software, featuring unprecedented playback options, major productivity enhancements, and more control than ever. Hundreds of features are at your fingertips in Finales intuitive interface, making it easier to bring your music to life faster. New capabilities for 2009 include a new streamlined workflow, true multi-page editing, and compatibility with any VST/AU instruments. You get superb playback thanks to the integrated Garritan Aria player. You also receive 300 sounds provided by the makers of the Garritan Personal Orchestra, all included for free. In fact, the 2009 version offers more world-class Garritan sounds and integrated sound libraries than ever before, including baritone sax, vintage electric piano, electric guitar, and more. Features Reinvented and streamlined workflow. Selection, entry, and placement of dynamics, tempo indications, and other expressions are quick and intuitive--and once theyre in your score, you can easily move them. Tapspace Virtual Drumline Sounds. Finale now includes more than 100 sounds from Tapspace Virtual Drumline. One of the worlds most powerful marching and concert percussion software instruments, it features the world-champion Santa Clara Vanguard percussion section. Expanded SmartMusic support. Only Finale can create SmartMusic accompaniments and Finale 2009 makes it easier--and more time-saving--than ever with support for linked parts, repeats, and more. No more creating separate SmartMusic accompaniment files for every part. Now, with linked part support, you create just one file for the entire ensemble, assign the piece to the whole group with SmartMusic Impact, and your students simply select their individual parts. More Garritan sounds included. Hear your music come alive with more than 300 world-class instrument sounds from the makers of Garritan Personal Orchestra. Free sounds include orchestral instruments, jazz brass, saxophones, piano, ...