Finale QuickStart Videos

• Getting Started: Set Up a MIDI Keyboard (Video)
• Getting Started: Set Up a Lead Sheet (Video)
• Getting Started: Set Up an Orchestral/Band Score (Video)
• Getting Started: Set Up a Choral Score (Video)
• Getting Started: Set Up Your Own Ensemble (Video)
• Getting Started: Importing Music (Video)

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ARIA Player Installers

• ★ ARIA Player v2.026 Installer (Apple Silicon Native)
• Error, "Cannot connect to engine, please re-install." (Mac)
• ARIA Player version 2.001 (Apple Silicon Native)
• ARIA Player Version 1.959 Installer

Authorization & Registration

• ★ Registering, Authorizing, and Deauthorizing Finale Notation Products
• Unable to Run as Administrator in Finale
• "Please fill out all required fields" Authorization Error After Installing Finale v27.2 and v27.3 (Mac)
• Registering Finale NotePad 2012
• Finale opens deauthorized when opening files (Windows)
• Registering Finale Student and Teacher Edition; Redeeming Textbook Promo Codes

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Crashing & Performance

• ★ Mouse Cursor Disappears When Using Simple Entry (macOS 13 Ventura)
• ★ Error on launch after upgrading to Ventura: "Finale is damaged and can't be opened." (Mac)
• Font Issues when Printing or Exporting PDF on macOS Sonoma (v27.3 and earlier)
• Error Message "Unknown Lyrics Tag Detected." when using Vertical Collision Remover Plug-in.
• Finale Crashing on Startup due to Webex Audio Driver (macOS 13 Ventura)
• Crashing when Using the Continuity Camera (macOS Ventura)

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Audio & Playback

• ★ Audio Engine Failed to Load Error Code: 7, No Sound in Finale
• String Tremolos Don't Stop During Playback
• Using Finale with Bluetooth Devices
• Troubleshooting Issues With Arco and Pizzicato Keyswitches
• Swinging 16th Notes in 4/4 Time
• Swinging 8th Notes in Cut Time

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MIDI

• Unable to input chord symbols using a MIDI keyboard
• MIDI Input Troubleshooting (No MIDI input signal)
• MIDI Out settings reset in Finale 2012 on Windows
• HyperScribe Notation Appears Late / Behind the Beat

Tips & Best Practices

• Using Zoom as a Screen Recorder
• Entering tuplets at the end of a measure
• Installing Rosetta 2 with Finale v27.2
• Updating third-party legacy fonts to SMuFL-compliant fonts in documents.
• Creating Legacy Font Based Documents in Finale v27
• Creating Custom Text Enclosures with SMuFL Fonts.

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Opening & Saving Files

• Locating and Opening Backup and Auto-save Files
• Open Recent Menu isn't Populating (Mac)
• Importing files from other notation programs into Finale (Sibelius, Dorico, MuseScore, Encore, etc.)
• Error Message "File not found. Check the file name and try again." when saving new files (Windows)
• How to Open a Legacy (.mus) File
• Tips for Opening Legacy (.mus) Files

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Program Functions & Settings

• ★ Cannot Add Instrument from ScoreManager on macOS 14 Sonoma
• ★ Creating Nonlinear Key Signatures
• Speedy Entry Only Enters Rests
• Unable to Undo
• Staff Styles (Slash Notation, Rhythmic Notation, etc.) appear on Score but not Parts
• Printing Finale Files using HP ColorJet and LaserJet Printers

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Setting Up VST/AU Libraries

• Using Spitfire Libraries in Finale
• Compatibility with Kontakt 7 Player and Other VST3 libraries (Windows)
• Finale 26.2 (Windows) installer prompts for GIFF samples folder install location.
• Setting up Garritan libraries with Finale and PrintMusic
• Reinstalling the Garritan Instruments for Finale (GIFF) sample library
• Unable to access Audio Units plug-ins in Finale for Mac (Garritan, Kontakt, etc.)

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Sales & Product Information

• ★ Finale Read Me Notes for v27.3
• ★ Finale & Garritan Compatibility with Apple Silicon (M1/M2)
• ★ "No upgrades available" error when trying to upgrade or trade-up online
• macOS 14 Sonoma and Finale Notation Products
• macOS 13 Ventura and Finale Notation Products
• Garritan Instruments for Finale (GIFF) vs. specialized Garritan libraries

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Downloading & Installation

• ★ Downloading and Installing Finale (Video)
• Ensuring Garritan Instruments for Finale (GIFF) is Installed
• Download Availability for Finale Software
• Installation Fails: “The App You’re Trying to install isn’t a Microsoft-Verified App” (Windows)
• Installing Finale on Windows in S Mode
• Missing Fonts in Finale v27 After Installing Finale v26 on Windows Computers.

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User Manuals

• Help Resources for Finale v27
• Help Resources for Finale v26
• User Manuals: Finale v27 - Finale 2009
• User Manuals: PrintMusic 2014 - PrintMusic 2009
• User Manuals: SongWriter 2012 - SongWriter 2010
• User Manuals: NotePad 2012 - NotePad 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

• ★ Canceling the Finale Trial
• ★ Finale Notation Software System Requirements
• How to use the Garritan Instruments For Finale (GIFF) sounds in Finale
• Finale availability on iPad
• I Just Upgraded. Do I Need My Previous Version of Finale?
• PrintMusic/NotePad Sunset FAQ

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