[Finale] changing addresses
Listers, I will have to change my email address soon. Do I need to resubscribe to the List after I make the change? ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Is this a Finale or Sibelius list?
Yes.. This List has always been a valuable resource when I needed an answer about Finale. Ron should be forgiven for not knowing that it is futile to suggest that a topic be dropped on the Finale List...I have been wearing out my delete key recently too, and I don't recall hearing such anger with another list member since I was on the Trumpet List...:-) ALso, I am happy to say that my chance of switching to Sibelius are two fold: no way and no how. On Wed, 13 Jul 2005, Richard Yates wrote: Anyhow, let's drop the whole thing. Ron Sounds good, but stick around. The tides of topics come and go. Some here will remember the (it seems like) hundreds of messages over the question of when the 20th Century actually ended. Ultimately, though, you will find that this list is a tremendous resource. Ask a question about a Finale problem and see how quick you get a solution. Richard Yates ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] OT: Apple eyes the Pentium M
When Apple goes Intel, will Macs become targets for the latest viruses like our PC friends, or will a Mac still be a Mac? ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] OT: Firefox
Andrew, Check which version of Firefox you downloaded. If you are using an OS 9x version that requires a reboot, you would do well to download the OSX version. It is dependable and very fast. On Sat, 14 May 2005, Andrew Stiller wrote: On the strength of recommendations from this list, I recently downloaded Firefox because I have been so aggravated by the slowness of other browsers (IE, Safari) in OSX. Firefox, however, turned out to be the worst of all: it took me *40 minutes* to do a simple toner-cartridge order via Buy.com! By contrast, it took only 7 minutes to do the same thing w. Netscape 7 in System 9--including the extra reboot time to get into System 9 and back again. Can anyone recommend a browser that performs w. similar speed and reliability under OSX, or is this yet another area where OSX is demonstrably inferior to its predecessor? Andrew Stiller Kallisti Music Press http://home.netcom.com/~kallisti/ ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] Mac to PC
I want to send a sample of my Finale 2k3 work to a colleague who uses a PC. He has downloaded the Finale NotePad program... I add the .mus suffix, ZIP the file, and send it, but he is unable to open it. What should I do at my end; What should he do at his? ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] MIDI
Listers, I am writing because one of the G4 Macs at my school, is having Finale related problems. We can't seem to get the configuration correct so that the Mac, Finale (3.5) and the MIDI keyboard can see each other. We are using a MacMan interface, but need a step by step guide as to how to configure things. Can anyone draw me an outline? ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] notation question
Fellow Listers, I am often undecided about using sharps as accidentals in flat keys and using flats in sharp keys. I prefer to simplify the notation, substituting B for Cb, for example, but I want to know what is the correct way to make the decision. I want my parts to be easily read and played correctly, but I don't want to violate the rules of theory.. ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] OT PC question
I need some advise regarding the purchase of a PC laptop for my daughter who will be a college freshman in the fall. I know nothing of the Dark Side...so I need specific names and models to consider. Thanks...and I hope my fellow MacMavens will not hold this against me...:-) ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] ot; the launching pad
I found David's assessment of Brahms to be very humorous. I suspect that David intended this and I got a good laugh out of his phrasing. ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] ot; the launching pad
And all this time I thought that Copland was Jewish. How do you know he was an atheist? On Tue, 12 Apr 2005, Andrew Stiller wrote: On Apr 11, 2005, at 8:41 PM, Raymond Horton wrote: OK, if you approve, not only of David's disagreeing with Brahms (nothing wrong with that) but of the less-than-civil tone of his disagreement, (which takes it to a different level) than I will ask you to provide an example of a truly great composer that is an atheist. Varese comes immediately to mind, and Copland right after. I'm sure I could dig up others with a little research. I find this line of thinking to be unutterably poisonous. Andrew Stiller Kallisti Music Press http://home.netcom.com/~kallisti/ ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] Mac upgrade
This my be a little OT, but a friend of mine and I are still in the OS9 camp, and are looking into the purchase of a newer system. We both still have PCI based Macs, but are feeling the pull towards OS X. Question: What happens to the peripherals? Do I need a new printer, and MIDI to make Finale work correctly? I am just in the investigative mode at this time. My old Mac handles my old version of Finale just fine (2k3b). Your thoughts on the matter are welcome. ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] thanks
Thanks to the members of the List who offered help with the Mac upgrade that I am considering. I know of no better place to get accurate information. ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] OT-Non-responsive MIDI keys
Yes. Go to Radio Shack and find a spray can of Color TV Tuner Cleaner. I have used that spray to take the static out of volume controls on my stereo and to clean and lube a few of the keys on an old computer. On Mon, 28 Feb 2005, Henry Howey wrote: A couple of keys on my EDIROL PCR-31 keyboard are not making a circuit. Is there a spray or other means to (I assume) de-oxidize the contacts for a better response? -- Henry Howey, D.M.A. Professor of Music Sam Houston State University Box 2208 Huntsville, TX 77341 (936) 294-1364 http://www.shsu.edu/~music/faculty/howey.html Owner of FINALE Discussion List ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Synful Orchestra
Well, I have waited long enoughwhat is NAMM? On Thu, 27 Jan 2005, Allen Fisher wrote: I heard it at NAMM, and the sounds are nice. Windows only, though... On 1/26/05 3:42 PM, Matthew Hindson Fastmail Account [EMAIL PROTECTED] saith: With all the problems that some people are having with Garritan Personal Orchestra, the software-synth on this site is perhaps an alternative: http://www.synful.com/ Check out the demo sound files - they're pretty amazing, especially the Beethoven String Quartet and the Rite of Spring excerpt. It's PC only at this stage - perhaps a PC-using Finalist could check it out and see how it works with Human Playback? Matthew ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] OT: Mac Mini
I found a website that sells memory at a very reasonable price: 18004memory.com ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] MIDI transcriptionism
If you use this method, be sure to get payment in advance :-) On Wed, 29 Dec 2004, dhbailey wrote: Or, if they want to pay you only part copying rates, then you should simply copy the parts. Leave any arranging or filling in gaps to them. Present them with the parts, gaps and all, boring voicings and all. Then tell them it will be extra for you to fancy things up if they want that. -- David H. Bailey ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] OT: Who are you?
This thread is most entertaining... I have lived in Maryland for all of my 50+ years. Got my BM from The University of Miami in 73 and a MMED from The American University in 75. I pay the mortgage with a public school teaching position in Prince George's County, MD. I have taught highschool, Jr. High and lastly, elementary school for the a grand total of 27 years. I have 4 elementary schools now where I teach instrumental music. I founded the M Street Brass Quintet in 1978 where I do most of the arranging and all of the tuba playing. I double on bass and euphonium. I have used DeluxeMusic Construction Set on my old Amiga, Professional Composer on an old Mac SE30, Nightengale and Finale on my current Mac. My arrangements for brass quintet are published by Manduca Music out of Portland, ME. I live with my wife of 20 years, daughters Elizabeth and Abigail and a white bichon...named Beauford. ___ Finale mailing list Finale@shsu.edu http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] OT! CD Burner question
ONce again, I turn to my friends on this list to offer a few suggestions: Toast can't find my CD burner on the SCSI chain, but if I do a search for my burner, it IS listed. I am on a Mac running OS 9.2 and I have a TEAC burner from ClubMac. I am using Intech's CD/DVD SpeedTools as my driver. Toast or Jam tell me to check my cables...but all is intact. The burner has always worked fine, so I am confused about how to remedy the situation. ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Fear OT
Listers, How does one check a UPS? On Sun, 28 Nov 2004, A-NO-NE Music wrote: Eric Dannewitz / 04.11.28 / 4:52AM wrote: What? What part of California are you talking about? In the Bay Area where I live we haven't had a power outage in over a year. Poor Californians. Living in Greater Boston for 17 years, I've had short power outages only 3 times! Yet I have 4 UPSs in my studio. By the way, UPS can go bad. Check it often so it's not empty when you need it :-) -- - Hiro Hiroaki Honshuku, A-NO-NE Music, Boston, MA http://a-no-ne.com http://anonemusic.com ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] OT: Mac Disk Maintenance
My first choice for defragging a drive is Norton Speed Disk. I own DiskWarrior and TechTool Pro, but for defragging...you can't beat Speed Disk. On Fri, 22 Oct 2004, Johannes Gebauer wrote: Thing is, I don't actually have a problem. The reason I need a disk utility is that I want a tool to defragment, especially my Audio drive. This seems to be a good time to get a utility which will also help me should I get a problem in the future. It seems that most people recommend DiskWarrior. If I don't hear anything negative about it I will probably buy it. Johannes Simon Troup wrote: I am in fo a new Disk Maintenance software. As far as I can see there are basically two choices: There's also Drive 10 http://www.micromat.com/drive_10/drive_10_introduction.html It's best to own as many Disk Utils as you can afford. In my experience there is no best utility. I've encountered problems that would make Norton Utils crash, but DiskWarrior would fix, and problems that neither Norton nor DiskWarrior could address, but Drive 10 fixed with ease. It's a lottery. I bought them both, and Drive 10 too. That may sound like an extravagance, but I collected them one at a time - as each prior purchase failed to repair the next problem! Simon Troup ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale -- http://www.musikmanufaktur.com http://www.camerata-berolinensis.de ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] output level
This took care of the problem. Thanks Ray. On Fri, 10 Sep 2004, Raymond Horton wrote: Eden - Lawrence D. wrote: I imported a MIDI file that I had created with another notation program. Finale (Mac2k3) did a great job on the importation, but I was unable to make the imported staff play back at a reasonable volume. It made no difference what dynamics were indicated on the part. When I added the remaining 4 voices their volumes were loud enough. I might add that I did Speedy Entry on the additional voices. Any ideas as to why one voice's volume acted differently from the rest? Try Mass Edit Clear Entries Only Selected Items Entries Performance Data RBH ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] output level
I imported a MIDI file that I had created with another notation program. Finale (Mac2k3) did a great job on the importation, but I was unable to make the imported staff play back at a reasonable volume. It made no difference what dynamics were indicated on the part. When I added the remaining 4 voices their volumes were loud enough. I might add that I did Speedy Entry on the additional voices. Any ideas as to why one voice's volume acted differently from the rest? ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] receiving a file from PC to Mac
Listers, A friend of mine wants to send me an arrangement that he has created with Finale using an Intel based computer. I am on a Mac. What is the best way for him to send me his file? I will be using his work to create an organ staff in an existing arrangement that I created on my Mac. Will NotePad open his file if my version of Finale won't? ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Reply to Dwain (too long!) (It's Owain, btw! :D )
What browser is better than IE if I am still using OS 9.2? ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Discs
Dean, Did you burn an MP3 CD by mistake? How old are the CD players in your house? Only new CD players can handle MP3. On Thu, 19 Aug 2004, Dean M. Estabrook wrote: I know this is a bit off topic, but you guys seem to know a lot of stuff. I just tried to burn a CD on my iMac. It plays back fine on my computer, but no CD player I own will read it at all. As per instructions, I checked the Itunes preferences, and selected Audio CD in the Burn pane. Anybody have a clue? I thank you in advance for your collective wisdom. Dean I err, ergo sum Dean M. Estabrook Director of Music St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Yuba City, CA ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Re: No more OS9!
OK...I am still using OS 9.2 on my PowerComputing PowerCenter Pro 180. I bumped the computer up to a G3 and it works just fine for the kind of work I do. (Quintet, mostly) I installed OSX on my wife's iMac so that I could get a chance to see it in action. For me, OSX is too un-Mac like to be worth leaving home for. Although there are some advantages with OSX, I am quite happy with 9.2. Finale NEVER crashes. I am still using 2K3b and I have no complaints...and I have no issues with MIDI. When my present computer starts to feel too slow for my arrangements, I will upgrade, but not before. I don't look forward to having to replace all the components in my present system. I like my printer and MIDI, and my serial ports too. Computer companies are in business to sell you the latest models. Reminds me of the Gilette razor company. They make a great product, then they try hard to convince you that their old model wasn't any good and you need to buy another. Anyway, I still love my outdated equipment, and my outdated version of Finale. On Sun, 25 Jul 2004, Lon Price wrote: On Jul 25, 2004, at 10:43 AM, shirling neueweise wrote: From: Johannes Gebauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just out of interest: What is keeping you in OS9? time, mostly, for dealing with the switchover, learning where things have been moved, how the OS structure has changed, etc. also, i won't upgrade the system without doing massive backups, which involves transferring important files and prefs etc. to several zip discs (i don't have a burner or an external HD). jef It's a fact of life that if one is going to use a computer in his/her work, he/she is going to have to occasionally shell out the bucks to upgrade both the hardware and the software. I fought this notion for a number of years, resenting the fact that we users seem to be caught in a spending loop that never seems to end. But I finally saw the writing on the wall. There's no fighting it. When I read an excuse for not upgrading, such as the above post, it just doesn't hold water. Who in this day and age doesn't have a disk burner? Or a firewire drive? These things are cheap these days. And what's the big deal about switching to OSX? Like you, I was reluctant to make the big switch, but after MOTU released Digital Performer for OSX, and Coda released Finale 2004, I finally took the plunge, and I'm never goin' back. Please don't be scared off by all the posts about bugs in Finale 2004. I use it every day, and it has never crashed once, and I've experienced none of the bugs people are complaining about. I don't use auto-save, BTW, so maybe that's why. I do get occasional crashes in OSX, but never in Finale, or Digital Performer, for that matter. If you're new music notation specialists, why are you trying to use antiquated computer hardware and an antiquated operating system to do your work? I say get with the program and get back to work. That's what I did, albeit kicking and screaming at first. No offense, just my 2 cents Lon Price, Los Angeles [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hometown.aol.com/txstnr/ ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] swing
I used a text expression to set my swing playback. My problem arose when I needed to change the tempo. The new text expression that I created to change the tempo killed the swing. On Wed, 14 Jul 2004, Christopher BJ Smith wrote: At 11:04 AM -0400 7/14/04, Eden - Lawrence D. wrote: I have a chart that needs swing playback in some places, no swing in others, and then swing again, but at a new tempo. I can get Finale 2K3(Mac) to swing for the first section, but I don't know how to define the next section of swing. The first section swings at Quarter = 102 The second section swings at Quarter = 120 How is it done? Wow, I don't know how you got Finale to swing one section and not the other. When I try that, it swings the WHOLE piece. (FinMac2003) Are you setting the Swing in the Playback Controls window with the left-hand triangle opened, and Swing set in the lowest box to the right? This will set swing for the whole piece. Any tempo changes that come up won't stop the swing, much to my dismay at times. Let us know how you set the swing (I remember that there used to be another way, maybe in the MIDI tool?) and perhaps we can help you out. Christopher ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] swing
Good idea. I was hoping that I could create a Staff Style that would cover tempo and swing...is this possible? On Wed, 14 Jul 2004, Allen Fisher wrote: You'll need to use the MIDI tool. Set the swing in the playback controls to NONE. Click the MIDI tool Select the first section that needs swing. MIDI Tool Menu--Alter feel Alter backbeats by 171 Set to absolute Click OK Repeat with the other sections that swing. Tempo shouldn't matter On 7/14/04 11:01 AM, Christopher BJ Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:04 AM -0400 7/14/04, Eden - Lawrence D. wrote: I have a chart that needs swing playback in some places, no swing in others, and then swing again, but at a new tempo. I can get Finale 2K3(Mac) to swing for the first section, but I don't know how to define the next section of swing. The first section swings at Quarter = 102 The second section swings at Quarter = 120 How is it done? Wow, I don't know how you got Finale to swing one section and not the other. When I try that, it swings the WHOLE piece. (FinMac2003) Are you setting the Swing in the Playback Controls window with the left-hand triangle opened, and Swing set in the lowest box to the right? This will set swing for the whole piece. Any tempo changes that come up won't stop the swing, much to my dismay at times. Let us know how you set the swing (I remember that there used to be another way, maybe in the MIDI tool?) and perhaps we can help you out. Christopher ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] swing
I have a chart that needs swing playback in some places, no swing in others, and then swing again, but at a new tempo. I can get Finale 2K3(Mac) to swing for the first section, but I don't know how to define the next section of swing. The first section swings at Quarter = 102 The second section swings at Quarter = 120 How is it done? ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] thanks
This List is clearly the place to get your Finale questiones answered promptly and thoughtfully. Thanks to all of you who replied. ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] playing it in
Listers, I am sure that many of you have done it...and I am hoping that you can help me learn how to create an organ part to an existing arrangement, by having the organist play his improvisation. I work with an organist who has a MIDI IN/OUT on the sanctuary organ in his church. How can I get his improvised organ part into my arrangement? Do I need to bring my computer to the church? Ouch! Suggestions, please, and many thanks. ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
[Finale] font question
Greetings Listers, An file of mine is not displaying correctly on screen. The symptom looks like I don't have the right font loaded into my Mac (Fin 2K3b). I see large letters and Greek looking symbols where the notes should be. My Question: When I do a DataCheck to swap one font for another, how do I tell Finale what font to change? I want to go to the Maestro Font... Are there other ways to resolve this issue without re-entering the music? ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
Re: [Finale] Trombone clef in early music
On Fri, 14 May 2004, David H. Bailey wrote: This raises a totally tangential issue -- why aren't more clefs taught in music lessons at an earlier point? Why is it only those who seem destined for collegiate music study who ever are taught about clefs? As a public school instrumental music teacher for 27 years, I have been happy if my elementary school students learned the basics. I agree with David, that a knowledge of clefs would be valuable information for students to have, but the sad reality is that there is little time in the day for such specialized music education. IMHO, teaching clefs in this day and age is the responsibility of private teachers... ___ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
