Play-back issue
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- frenchsticks
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- Finale Version: 26.3
- Operating System: Windows
The play-back is not working.
I can click the arrow button, but the play-back does not go on.
I can hear the corrects sounds when clicking in the score with Ctrl+space bar.
It does not depend on the file, never working.
I tried to delete FIN.INI and FINMIDI.INI before a restart.
I don't know I must do.
Thanks for help.
I can click the arrow button, but the play-back does not go on.
I can hear the corrects sounds when clicking in the score with Ctrl+space bar.
It does not depend on the file, never working.
I tried to delete FIN.INI and FINMIDI.INI before a restart.
I don't know I must do.
Thanks for help.
- Djard
- Posts: 916
- Joined: Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:23 am
- Finale Version: Finale 26
- Operating System: Windows
I experience this problem often. Below is what I do.
1. If my score is simple, click on MIDI/Audio -> Reassign Playback Sounds.
2. If my score is complex, I either change the device of the problematic instrument in Score Manager, from Garritan to SmartMusic or vice-versa, playback a few measures then switch back the device; or, I switch to another instrument, play a few bars then switch back.
For me, the "Reassign Playback Sound" option changes a variety of settings, such as switch Pick Bass to Jazz Bass, make volume changes in VST Banks & Effects, alter Mixer settings, etc. etc. etc. But sometimes this option is necessary. Sigh!
You can make the document more stable by converting it to a MusicXML file then save it as a MUSX; but again, Finale will make unwanted changes and scatter articulations, lines, text and expressions.
1. If my score is simple, click on MIDI/Audio -> Reassign Playback Sounds.
2. If my score is complex, I either change the device of the problematic instrument in Score Manager, from Garritan to SmartMusic or vice-versa, playback a few measures then switch back the device; or, I switch to another instrument, play a few bars then switch back.
For me, the "Reassign Playback Sound" option changes a variety of settings, such as switch Pick Bass to Jazz Bass, make volume changes in VST Banks & Effects, alter Mixer settings, etc. etc. etc. But sometimes this option is necessary. Sigh!
You can make the document more stable by converting it to a MusicXML file then save it as a MUSX; but again, Finale will make unwanted changes and scatter articulations, lines, text and expressions.
- frenchsticks
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- Operating System: Windows
Djard.
Thank you for reply, but...
I tried all these sorts of options or modifications, without any success.
Before your reply, I deleted and re-installed completely Finale, and always the same problem.
As I said, it does not depend on the file.
For example I join the simplest file I found.
Thank you for reply, but...
I tried all these sorts of options or modifications, without any success.
Before your reply, I deleted and re-installed completely Finale, and always the same problem.
As I said, it does not depend on the file.
For example I join the simplest file I found.
- motet
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- Finale Version: 2014.5,2011,2005,27
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I have 2014.5 on Windows and find I have to set MIDI/Audio to "Play Finale though VST" even for the SoftSynth MIDI sounds, whereas I used to use "Play Finale though MIDI". Try that. I don't quite understand what it all means--I don't think it's running the Aria player.
- zuill
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This file played as expected for me in both Finale 2014.5 and v26. That is an odd sound chosen for playback of this particular piece. Snare Drum may be a better choice.
Zuill
Zuill
Windows 10, Finale 2011-v26.3.1
"When all is said and done, more is said than done."
"When all is said and done, more is said than done."
- frenchsticks
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Again thanks for replies.
I thought and tried the same things as you said.
I have been used Finale since 3.5 version and never saw that.
Some days before, my 2014.5 worked perfectly...
I know the sound is not good for the snare part, but it is not the subject of my demand.
Finally (?) I submit a ticket to Makemusic. Wait and see.
I thought and tried the same things as you said.
I have been used Finale since 3.5 version and never saw that.
Some days before, my 2014.5 worked perfectly...
I know the sound is not good for the snare part, but it is not the subject of my demand.
Finally (?) I submit a ticket to Makemusic. Wait and see.
- zuill
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When playback stops for me, I click Reload MIDI Driver in the MIDI/Audio menu. That sometimes works. I've had to do that more since upgrading to Windows 10.
Zuill
Zuill
Windows 10, Finale 2011-v26.3.1
"When all is said and done, more is said than done."
"When all is said and done, more is said than done."
- frenchsticks
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I just realize I can't hear the notes I enter or modify with simple entry,
although the option is of course selected.
although the option is of course selected.
- motet
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I hope you mean FINALE.INI.frenchsticks wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:31 pmI tried to delete FIN.INI and FINMIDI.INI before a restart.
- frenchsticks
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To Zuill and Motet : yes, yes, yes.
- frenchsticks
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I think about a conflict, but with what...
All other sounds (mp3, wav, mid) are working normally.
And I HAVE the correct sounds with Ctrl+space bar.
All other sounds (mp3, wav, mid) are working normally.
And I HAVE the correct sounds with Ctrl+space bar.
- frenchsticks
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Normally I always used midi through, then SmartMusic SoftSynth.
I of course tried "through VST", with or without Garritan, so all options or possibilities I thought, before posting this ticket on the forum.
In any case, I verify I can hear the right sound(s) by Ctrl+space bar.
The worst is that Finale pretends working when I push the arrow button,
for example the menus ans submenus of MIDI/Audio are grayed-out and not "clickable",
but nothing happens, I don't see the scrolling bar, nothing to hear, except a Windows alert when I Click a forbidden tool, the score and all are frozen, even if I wait for a so long time.
I am waiting for a reply from Makemusic before throwing my PC through the window.
P.S. : I will be out of home for a few days.
I of course tried "through VST", with or without Garritan, so all options or possibilities I thought, before posting this ticket on the forum.
In any case, I verify I can hear the right sound(s) by Ctrl+space bar.
The worst is that Finale pretends working when I push the arrow button,
for example the menus ans submenus of MIDI/Audio are grayed-out and not "clickable",
but nothing happens, I don't see the scrolling bar, nothing to hear, except a Windows alert when I Click a forbidden tool, the score and all are frozen, even if I wait for a so long time.
I am waiting for a reply from Makemusic before throwing my PC through the window.
P.S. : I will be out of home for a few days.
- frenchsticks
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No, it does not work.
Not any file works.
I also tried a new one, or a example or tutorial coming with Finale.
Always the same result.
Not any file works.
I also tried a new one, or a example or tutorial coming with Finale.
Always the same result.
- frenchsticks
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Sorry. Direct Sound, as usual for me.
- motet
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Since Ctrl-Space works, is seems like the audio setup is correct. Are you sure you don't have the instruments muted in the score manager? Ctrl-Space plays instruments if muted; the playback button doesn't.
- frenchsticks
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Yes, the instrument(s) is (are) not muted.
And even they are, why the playback is frozen ?
As I said, I will be out of home for a few days, the PC will sleep.
And as I am in France, it is 8 PM and I make it off now.
Thanks.
And even they are, why the playback is frozen ?
As I said, I will be out of home for a few days, the PC will sleep.
And as I am in France, it is 8 PM and I make it off now.
Thanks.
- motet
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The worst is that Finale pretends working when I push the arrow button.
Those two statements seem contradictory. Which is it, pretends it's working or frozen? Does the playback cursor move?And even they are, why the playback is frozen?
Check also the "Solo" buttons in the Score Manager.
- frenchsticks
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Problem solved.
Through a new hardware.
Through a new hardware.