Item Description

Software program FINALE 2008 - This is the Full Version with Academic Discount. This item is NEW and UNUSED, in UNOPENED BOX.  The item is being sold by authorized software dealer Musical Progressions. Includes CDROMs, manual, registration number, NEW IN BOX with full warranty.

With Finale, you can create sheet music for ANY type of notation; full orchestra scores, guitar tablature, lead sheets, drum notation, etc. Absolutely ANYTHING.  In fact, many of the sheet music books you find in stores are created with this exact same program.  You have absolute control over every element on your page. No symbol, no detail, no bizarre musical passage is beyond Finale, and it's easy to use too.  Enter music from your computer's keyboard, MIDI keyboard, scanner, or microphone.  The new audio features are also amazing.  Not only can you create publisher quality sheet music, but now you can hear the music you create with real instrument sounds.  You can even add a digital audio track and burn it to an audio CD too.

Superb playback thanks to the integrated KONTAKT Player 2. Rich sounds provided by the makers of the Garritan Personal Orchestra, included for free. With Finale, you get the best in everything for your music.   New for 2008 – more world-class Garritan sounds and integrated sound libraries.   Click Here to hear a sample.

Finale can help you create it. More choices and options mean unlimited musical possibilities. Create anything, and perfect the smallest detail. New for 2008 – Record or import an audio track - a Finale exclusive.

Finale is the most powerful tool for turning ideas into music. New for 2008 - Hundreds of features are at your fingertips in Finale’s intuitive interface, making it easier to bring your music to life faster.

Musical Progressions offers music and pro audio recording products for musicians, including software for windows and mac, keyboards, amps, microphones, musical instruments, sheet music, instructional books, audio effects, mp3 players, mics, sound cards, 4 tracks, cables, mixers, midi modules, amplifiers, songbooks, sheetmusic, tablature books, CD and video and items for whatever instrument you play. We stock items by top manufacturers like Coda Makemusic Steinberg Cubase Cakewalk PGmusic Sibelius Musitek and our own products as well.

System Requirements

Finale contains the Windows and Mac version on the same CDrom. You do not have to specify which operating system you have when ordering.

Windows - Windows XP or Vista, 256MB RAM. 200MB hard drive space.

Mac - G4 or higher recommended. OS 10.4 or higher. 256MB RAM. 325MB hard drive space.
Optional - 1GB RAM and 1.6GB hard drive space is recommended for optional use of Garritan sounds.

Payment Information

You can pay instantly online with Paypal or use our own secure website. Pay with any major credit card or with your checking account. We can also except money orders if you prefer to pay that way.   We prefer paypal for payment.

Whether you play, electric or acoustic guitar bass drums keybaord piano sax mandolin organ flute oboe piccolo cello clarinet saxophone harp banjo accordian bagpipes bassoon trumpet french horn voilin cymbols woodwind brass or any orchestra instrument, we've got what you're looking for. We carry items for educational use as well, including music theory products for learning chords, scales, music notes. Notation, and ear training software. Great for college students, teachers or any school. No mater what type of music you play, Jazz, Rock, country, blues, etc, we'll have the right product for you. Check out our new line for 2006 2007 2008.

Shipping and Handling

Shipping and handling is just $8.95 for USA residents. We ship Priority Mail with delivery confirmation.   We can ship to most other countries too.   If you live in another country, click here for international shipping rates.

No Sales Tax

Only Massachusetts residents have to pay sales tax.   Our main office is located in Massachusetts, therefore we have to charge 5% sales tax if you live in MA. All other bidders will NOT pay sales tax.

Questions???

If you have any questions about this item or the auction, email us at staff@triplets.com before you order.  Please read the frequently asked questions below before emailing us.

Frequently Asked Questions About Finale

Musical Progressions (www.triplets.com) sells both the academic and retail priced Finale software at unbeatable prices.  People are sometimes confused about Finale pricing, so please read ALL the important information below.

Question: What is the difference between the academic and retail priced Finale software programs?
Answer: Absolutely nothing.  The software itself is 100% identical.   If anyone tells you otherwise, they are incorrect.   You have our personal 100% guarantee on this.   Keep reading for info on how to get either edition of the software.

Question: Who can purchase the item listed here?
Answer: This auction is for the academic priced Finale software.   Therefore, you have to be a teacher, college student, church employee, or member of the MTNA or a similar organization to purchase at this special low price.   If you have any questions about academic requirements, send an email to: staff@triplets.com

Question: I don't qualify for the discounted price you have here, how can I get Finale at a low price?
Answer: We have the retail priced Finale available at unbeatable prices. Check our Ebay Store.  You can save $100's by ordering from us.  If you don't see it in our ebay store, please email us, we WILL get you the best deal.

Question: Is Musical Progressions an authorized dealer?
Answer: YES, absolutely! We have been an authorized dealer for Finale for over 12 years. In fact, we are are the largest dealer in the country for this product.

Question: Other dealers sell Finale for $500, or even $600. How can Musical Progressions sell so cheap?
Answer: Musical Progressions is unlike any other dealer, we've purchased huge quantities of software programs which allows us to get special deals and pass the savings on to you.  Also, we don't make as much profit per item as other dealers, we sell large quanitites of selected items at special low prices.  We are also more than a dealer, we are a distributor for some items and we're involved in software development as well.

Question: Is this software new?
Answer: YES, the software you recieve is guaranteed to be NEW and UNUSED in an UNOPENED box. The software is the latest version, fully registerable, full version guaranteed.