The control is still king. I tried moving to Sibelius, but I always come back to Finale when I need a score to look exactly a certain way. [2.1] š The "End of Life" Plan If you currently own Finale v27:
Included high-quality sample library for playback.
The UI feels like software from the early 2000s. MakeMusic Finale v27 [WiN]
(For Mac users, though the Win version saw performance parity). Total Control: You can move every pixel on the page.
Long-time users with massive archives and those needing granular control. The control is still king
I've used Finale for 25 years. v27 finally fixed the font issues that plagued us for a decade, but it feels bittersweet now that it's over. [1.2]
Are you looking to to a new program, or are you trying to troubleshoot an existing v27 installation on Windows? The UI feels like software from the early 2000s
MakeMusic Finale v27 is the final major update for one of the most iconic music notation programs in history. While it introduced modern features like SMuFL support and improved sharing, MakeMusic announced in August 2024 that . š The Verdict: End of an Era