Since its introduction in 1988, Finale has remained the pacesetter and first choice for those who strive for perfection in their music notation. Now celebrating 20 years of innovation, Finale continues to lead the way, helping you reach that perfection faster – saving you keystrokes, decisions, and time.

System Requirements:

Finale 2009 for Windows®

• Windows XP/Vista 32-bit.
• DVD-ROM drive.
• 800x600 minimum monitor resolution.
• Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB or more recommended for optional use of Garritan sounds/Aria Player: more RAM = more available sounds).
• 400MB hard drive space required for software and user manual. An additional 2GB hard drive space is required for all VST/AU sounds included with Finale 2009.

Finale 2009 for Macintosh®

• G4 or higher recommended. OS 10.4 or 10.5 (Mac-Intel or Power PC).*
• DVD-ROM drive.
• 800x600 minimum monitor resolution.
• Minimum 512MB RAM (1GB or more recommended for optional use of Garritan sounds/Aria Player: more RAM = more available sounds).
• 512MB hard drive space required for software and user manual. An additional 2GB hard drive space is required for all VST/AU sounds included with Finale 2009.

Optional

• MIDI interface
• MIDI input and/or playback device
• Printer
• Scanner
• Microphone required for use of MicNotator®
• A soundcard (including a DirectSound AS20 recommended driver) is required for playing the Garritan sounds in Windows.
• Better processor and hard drive speed is required for simultaneous use of more VST/AU instruments.

File Compatibility
Finale family software can open files in the same or newer software version, but files created in a newer version cannot be opened in an older version unless converted via MusicXML.

* Macintosh OS Leopard Users: Finale 2009 supports Mac OS 10.5.