Finale is the most powerful tool for turning ideas into music. Hundreds of features are at your fingertips in Finale’s intuitive interface, making it easier to bring your music to life faster. New for 2008 – more efficient cut/copy/paste/insert and other interface improvements to streamline workflow.

Finale can help you create it. More choices and options mean unlimited musical possibilities. Create anything, and perfect the smallest detail. New for 2008 � Record or import an audio track - a Finale exclusive.

Superb playback thanks to the integrated KONTAKT� Player 2. Rich sounds provided by the makers of the Garritan Personal Orchestra�, included for free. With Finale, you get the best in everything for your music. New for 2008 � more world-class Garritan sounds and integrated sound libraries.

Finale is the world�s best-selling music notation software, preferred by professional musicians, composers, engravers, and educators.

Finale System Requirements

Finale 2008 for Windows®

• Windows XP/Vista 32-bit.
• CD or DVD-ROM drive.
• 800x600 minimum monitor resolution.
• Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB or more recommended for optional use of Garritan sounds/Kontakt Player: more RAM = more available sounds).
• 400MB hard drive space required for software and user manual. An additional 1.6GB hard drive space is required for all Garritan sounds.

Finale 2008 for Macintosh®

• G4 or higher recommended. OS 10.4 or higher (Mac-Intel or Power PC).
• CD or DVD-ROM drive.
• 800x600 minimum monitor resolution.
• Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB or more recommended for optional use of Garritan sounds/Kontakt Player: more RAM = more available sounds).
• 400MB hard drive space required for software and user manual. An additional 1.6GB hard drive space is required for all Garritan sounds.

Optional

• MIDI interface
• MIDI input and/or playback device
• Printer
• Scanner
• Microphone required for use of MicNotator®
• A soundcard (including a DirectSound driver) is required for playing the Garritan sounds in Windows.

Please note that the Rhythm Section Generator is not available for Macintosh.

System requirements vary for additional products by Garritan and Native Instruments.