Finale Blog: Why I Might Love Sibelius 7

8/26/2011 8:49:32 PM #

With all respect, these type of posts vs. Sibelius are starting to seem a little "desperate."  Rather than these sort of defensive attacks against a new Sibelius, why not start telling us of the great NEW features, redesigns, and long time needed fixes we're going to find in Finale 2012? ;)  

J Jennings

8/26/2011 10:27:40 PM #

good to know.

Other problem: problems with non-western keys (alt+a,c,z). None of the works.
MusiXML export doesn't work correctly.

Piotr

8/26/2011 11:11:34 PM #

I am Finale user, but also user of Sibelius (since ver. 4). None of Sibelius 4-6 caused me so many problems. I have bought Sibelius upgrade and I can't use it, becaue of problems with non-western letters (on Sibelius forum I've posted description of my problem(s)). Many of my clients (huge music publishing houses in Germany and Austria) will not use Sib7 (because of XP-incompatibility). If I export to MusicXML Sibelius automatically adds *.sib extenstion not proper Musicxml. An that's only the beginning
I start to think I waisted 129, Euro. I've paid, downloaded huge soundlibrary (40GB). I thouht I could use sound like Aria (that comes with Finale) - as standalone VST instrument. Now I see, that more GB doesn't mean better.

Piotr

8/27/2011 12:07:05 AM #

Sibelius 7 (using the Sibelius 7 sounds) is not really useable on a Win 7 32-bit system with 4GB (3.5 usable) RAM if you want to play even a modest orchestra. Currently it crashes, but they say they're working on it...

They were probably desperate to win the race against Finale 2012 and released Sib 7 prematurely... Installed, the current Sib 7 sounds occupy 34.2 GB of hard disk space. A modest orchestra typcally takes two minutes to load. Again, this will probably change soon, if their concessions is anything to go by...

fratveno (frank nordensten)

8/27/2011 1:07:45 AM #

I’ve got to agree with @J on this one. I’ve never seen Finale even acknowledge Sibelius in the past, and I don’t feel like this comes off as you intend. To the reader, it’s pretty snarky. Both applications are far from perfect, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. I hope the spirit of this new competitive offensive Finale is taking is one of may the better product win, and not one of mud slinging. I use both applications professionally every day and I wish both companies well, and that you each compete healthily and cleanly to make the best product possible for the user.

And remember, as a glasshouse-dweller, you shouldn’t throw stones. Sibelius has Magnetic Layout, hands down the single most time-saving feature I’ve used in either program to date.

Jon

8/27/2011 8:23:32 PM #

I don't know what to do with Finale any more.  I own 2008.  I was just told that no more telephone support would be offered period.  So . . . that means to me that if I cannot figure it out on my own, then FORGET THE PROJECT!

I have become very unhappy and disillusioned by this.

I sure don't want to use Finale anymore.

Larry Johnson

9/1/2011 9:17:48 AM #

Since I cannot log onto the Finale web site and the password recovery doesn't give me a password that works, I really don't have an option between Finale and Sibilius.  I can only buy what I can access.

Fred Coulter

9/1/2011 5:26:24 PM #

Hi Larry,

You certainly are entitled to technical support (provided you're running Finale on a supported OS for that version)! I'm not sure the specifics of the case, but I can certainly take a look at it. You can message me at the link below (put "Attn: Justin" in the subject line) and I'll look into it for you.

http://makemusic.custhelp.com/app/ask

Justin at MakeMusic

Justin Phillips

9/1/2011 5:27:09 PM #

Hi Fred,

Most likely we just need to reset the password. Give us a call at 1-800-843-2066 and one of our agents can reset that for you.

Justin at MakeMusic

Justin Phillips

9/2/2011 10:18:11 AM #

It's indeed debatable whether Sibelius 7 is a step forward or backward. But looking at Finale's development you must agree that there was much less innovation in the last years compared to Sibelius. Please stop bashing Sibelius and start redesigning or at least improving Finale. That would impress me a lot more than infantile posts about your competitor's deficiencies.

Johannes Asal

9/2/2011 11:01:19 PM #

Hi Johannes,

I'm absolutely agree with you. You can tell it louder but no more clearly.

Cheer up MakeMusic and go ahead!!

All the best,

Joaquim

Cachufeta

9/10/2011 7:11:27 AM #

We are very close to joining the wave and switching to Sibelus.  The amount of bugs in Finale code is ridiculous. Unsolved support cases resulting in massive loss of work and time. I don't even bother anymore.  And I've had countless times on the phone with tech support and after a long frustrating conversation they say "wow I guess finale can't do that.  Weird.  It would be nice if it could though.  I can see where it would save you some frustration."  And then the hoops you have to go through to make a chart even readable!  Come on!!  And how long has Rewire been around and you don't support the technology!!!  I could go on and on.

Matt Riley

9/12/2011 4:37:21 PM #

Hi Matt,

Sorry you've been experiencing some problems over the years. I'm not aware of the details of those interactions, but I can review them if you wish?

Thanks,

Justin at MakeMusic

Justin Phillips

10/27/2011 5:53:24 AM #

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