New in Finale NotePad 2008

Full compatibility with Finale^® 2008 and
Finale PrintMusic^® 2008.

Vista Compatible

Finale NotePad 2008 is compatible with Windows XP and Vista and runs natively on both Intel- and PowerPC- based Macintosh computers.

Import and Export MIDI Files

NotePad can now open and save Format 1 MIDI files.

MIDI Input and Output

Notes can now be entered in step time using your MIDI keyboard or other MIDI controller, and your compositions can be played back through external MIDI devices.

Improved Selection Tool

NotePad’s Selection tool offers regional selection, stack selection, and partial measure selection. Plus, measures can be selected using the computer keyboard.

Streamlined User Interface

NotePad 2008 simplifies how you cut/copy/paste/insert/delete music. It also includes redesigned menus, a consolidated interface with fewer tools, and the ability to change pages using your computer keyboard’s Page Up/Page Down buttons.

Expanded Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard allows users to initially specify the number of measures in their piece and provides improved page layout - automatically.

New Documentation System

Updated documentation provides all the information you need quickly and easily.