Finale 27.4, Windows 10, Sonar, (Cubase), Dorico Pro & Dorico iPad
I've used Finale since its beginning, and I know it isn't perfect; but I dare say I haven't experienced the kind of problems or frustrations you describe. There are, of course, other programs out t...
It would help us to know what instrument bank you are searching for and where the error message says it is looking for it.
Checking the Help files: http://usermanuals.finalemusic.com/FinaleWin/Content/Finale/Document_Options_dialog_box.htm?cshid=6090#Text "Date Format. From this drop-down list, choose a short or long ...
In Document Options
https://makemusic.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217663758-Setting-up-Garritan-libraries-with-Finale-and-PrintMusic
I would imagine that if one has already produced a sound file in a DAW, one doesn't need to reproduce the sounds in Finale and can just import MIDI or XML into Finale from the DAW to produce parts....
Do you think backups are not important to Dorico users? I have no problems with people who want to use Dorico using it. (Realize that it has a learning curve just as Finale has, so be sure to try a...
Is this the sort of thing you are looking for?
I don't usually comment on typos, but I expect you mean using rather than suing on your Mac. Hope you get your problem solved soon. That it happens in multiple files is a real puzzle. Remember yo...
Did you install the Garritan Sounds when you installed Finale? It is a separate part of the installation, and some folks miss it.