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Scoring A 9 Out of 10 For The Upgraded Sibelius 7.5 Music Notation Software
Scoring A 9 Out of 10 For The Upgraded Sibelius 7.5 Music Notation Software
Scoring A 9 Out of 10 For The Upgraded Sibelius 7.5 Music Notation Software
5 Reviews MT
Alternatives
Sibelius main competitor is Finale 2014 ($600),
fine music-engraving software with Garritan
sounds. Both are complex by nature but
perhaps Sibelius is easier to learn. Notion 4
(119) is not so full-featured but has excellent
sounds and an advanced playback mixer.
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Choice
Sibelius 7.5
For PC
& Mac
9/10
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Key Features
800+ multisampled
instruments and
presets
Includes basses,
drums, guitars,
keyboards and
vocals
Designed for
music, film,
games and TV
composers
Includes PLAY 4
(64-bit/32-bit)
software for
both Mac and PC
Full score
Score navigation in Sibelius has always
been fairly easy because you can drag
the pages around in all directions fairly
quickly. However, the new Timeline is a
vast improvement that provides a view
of the entire score structure and the
means to jump to any part for instant
playback or editing. Important objects
in a score like rehearsal marks, tempo
MT Verdict
+ Improved playback interpretation
+ Improved score navigation
+ Useful video export
- Videos best for smaller scores
- Resource heavy sounds (Lites OK)
Despite the sparse improvements
to notation facilities Sibelius 7.5 is a
significant upgrade in terms of
workflow, sharing and, to some
extent, playback. The addition of
video export is a particularly useful
feature. Recommended to existing
and new users alike.
9/10
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