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Post by FinaleConfused » Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:38 am

Hi, I'm looking to use a MIDI keyboard, and the HyperScribe tool.
However, when I look at my Main Tool Palette, the HyperScribe tool isn't there.
The same thing happened with the time signature tool, I couldn't see it.

Please help!!!!

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I'm on Finale NotePad 2012, Version 2012.r1, Windows 10, Roland MIDI to USB cable, Yamaha electric keyboard.
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Post by miker » Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:10 pm

Welcome to the Forum.

Sorry, but NotePad does not have either Hyperscribe or a Time signature tool. You can only set the time signature at the beginning of the piece. You would have to upgrade to (at least) SongWriter to get these features.
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Post by FinaleConfused » Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:38 am

Thanks for the reply, miker.

Does it cost money to upgrade to any version which has these capabilities?

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Post by miker » Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:24 pm

Afraid so! Here is a link to the pricing:

https://store.makemusic.com/store/?tab= ... 1449106530

And here is the detailed comparison chart:

https://www.finalemusic.com/wp-content/ ... hart-2.pdf
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Post by FinaleConfused » Mon Mar 28, 2016 4:02 pm

Thanks,

Does Finale SongWriter 2012 have these capabilities?
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Post by miker » Mon Mar 28, 2016 4:25 pm

Yes, SongWriter has them both.

And if you find that STILL doesn't meet your needs, there is a discounted price to upgrade to PrintMusic, so you won't lose any money by starting with SW.
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Post by Peter Thomsen » Mon Mar 28, 2016 4:43 pm

Also, you do not waste your time by learning SongWriter first, since PrintMusic has the same tools and options as SongWriter - plus some more features that SongWriter does not have.
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Post by FinaleConfused » Tue Mar 29, 2016 9:18 am

Thanks everyone!

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