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peelbrow22
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Post by peelbrow22 » Tue Jan 02, 2018 5:16 pm

I have Finale 2007. Is it worth buying the latest version and if so, why?


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motet
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Post by motet » Tue Jan 02, 2018 5:29 pm

Yes--many, many improvements since then, too numerous to mention.

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zuill
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Post by zuill » Tue Jan 02, 2018 5:36 pm

It is 64bit, so be sure your system is compatible.

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miker
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Post by miker » Tue Jan 02, 2018 8:03 pm

Now would be the time! According to a post on the other forum, an email went out (I didn't get it, either!) that said:



Finale
PARTY LIKE IT'S $99
Kick off 2018 with a bang when you upgrade to the streamlined, 64-bit Finale v25 for just $99. With better performance, ReWire support, and even more world-class Garritan sounds, Finale v25 is the perfect fresh start to a new year.




USE PROMO CODE: PARTYLIKEITS99




Sale ends 11:59 PM PST January 15. Offer valid only for single user licenses within the US.
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FwL
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Post by FwL » Tue Jan 02, 2018 11:25 pm

Figures they'd have a sale right after I upgraded.

For me consolidated rests and accidentals in layers was finally enough of a reason to upgrade from 2010b.
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peelbrow22
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Post by peelbrow22 » Thu Jan 04, 2018 3:51 pm

$99 sale. BUT ONLY IN THE US! It's about £350 over here in the UK. :cry:

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motet
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Post by motet » Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:01 pm

Look online for dealers in the U.K. instead of buying directly from MakeMusic.

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motet
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Post by motet » Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:02 pm

350 pounds sounds like the full price, not the upgrade price.

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Post by BuonTempi » Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:00 pm

peelbrow22 wrote:$99 sale. BUT ONLY IN THE US! It's about £350 over here in the UK. :cry:
At most, the upgrade price direct from MakeMusic is $150. You can purchase direct from their website: no need for a UK Sales Rep.

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Post by peelbrow22 » Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:17 pm

Q. Is it possible to upgrade from Finale 2007 to the latest issue?

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miker
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Post by miker » Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:43 pm

AFAIK, yes.
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Michel R E
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Post by Michel R E » Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:38 pm

If I recall correctly, the price does change a bit as the version from which you wish to upgrade gets older.
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BuonTempi
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Post by BuonTempi » Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:23 pm

Michel R E wrote:If I recall correctly, the price does change a bit as the version from which you wish to upgrade gets older.
It used to, but the "Small upgrade/Large upgrade" has been done away with: it's in MM's interests to get most of the user base onto F25.

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motet
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Post by motet » Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:41 pm

I still have some music in Finale 2005 format and I've kept that program around in case I want to make small adjustments; the latest Finale can open them, and it's mostly fine, but one needs to carefully check for small problems, so it's easier for me to use Finale 2005 for such things than to check a big piece. If I make major changes, then I convert it to the .musx format and use F2014.5 (my computer is 32-bit, so I can't upgrade to F25 until I get a new one). But the point I want to make is that every time I do use Finale 2005, it's striking how much better and easier to use Finale is now, so I suspect it will be worth your while to upgrade.

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Post by MikeHalloran » Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:46 am

Log into your MakeMusic User Account to begin the Upgrade. The Promo code is PARTYLIKEITS99 and it is good through January 15, 2018.

The Chrome browser has had problems with the upgrade process. Safari, FireFox and Internet Explorer are ok. Some people have had problems upgrading through firewalls and VPNs — these may need to be temporarily disabled.

If you have problems with the process, contact MakeMusic Sales and/or Support via the Submit a request link at the top of this page.
https://makemusic.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
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