For 25 years, Finales unique ability to create anything on the printed page has remained undisputed while other music notation software has come and gone. Finale 2014 is the forward-looking choice with new innovations, making Finales trademark freedom and flexibility easy for everyone to use.
The following lists the computer and hardware requirements for using Finale 2014. You can use Finale music notation software on most any modern personal computer that meets the specifications listed below. The specifications provide the minimum standards.
Windows:- Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit compatible)
- Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon, Intel i3 or AMD Athlon II X2 and above recommended
- 2 GB of RAM, 4 GB or above recommended
- 800X600 minimum monitor resolution, 1366768 and above recommended
- Internet connection for download install or DVD-ROM drive for DVD install
- 600MB hard drive space required for software and user manual with an additional 2GB hard drive space is required for Garritan Instruments for Finale
Macintosh:- OS X 10.8 10.11
- Intel Core 2 Duo or better, Intel i3 and above recommended
- 2 GB of RAM, 4 GB or above recommended
- 800X600 minimum monitor resolution, 1366768 and above recommended
- Internet connection for download install or DVD-ROM drive for DVD install
- 700MB hard drive space required for software and user manual with an additional 2GB hard drive space is required for Garritan Instruments for Finale
Optional:- MIDI input device
- Printer
- Scanner
- Finale microphone required for MicNotator
- ASIO, Direct Sound, or MME supported soundcard