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MIDIMAN
TERRATEC

Finale Allegro

Comes with 24 powerful tools that support all aspects of standard notation!

• Create standard and complex time signatures (such as 3 + 4 over 8)
• Use unlimited notes per measure (for cadenzas)
• Enter double-whole to 32nd notes
• Apply "smart" articulations to many notes at once; articulations automatically move when you change pitches or stem directions
• Articulate, beam and transpose multiple notes with a single-command operation
• Use partial-measure selection and editing - for greater control and accuracy in editing
• "Tape-deck" controls offer easy MIDI playback: control tempos, start, stop, select measures to play back
• Instrument List lets you quickly assign different playback sounds to each staff
• Play back articulations, dynamics and tempo markings
• Record your MIDI performance during HyperScribe note entry (saves your actual piano performance)
• Automatic part extraction and printing saves re-writing of individual parts from a full score
• Includes TrueType and PostScript Type 1 music fonts for cleaner, crisper printing
• Exports EPS files for placing graphics in word processing or desktop publishing software
• Advance spacing commands allow note- and beat-spacing for multiple looks to the score

Lets you enter music several ways:

• Instantly as you play
• Note-by-note with the mouse
• Note-by-note with the computer keys
• With or without a MIDI instrument
• Import standard MIDI files
• Import files from Finale or MusicProse.
• Movable, resizable tool palettes simplify composition and let you keep your tools where you need them
• Comes with 33 pre-defined templates to help you quickly create professional-looking scores
• Comes with libraries of markings, with playback pre-defined
• Centres chord symbols automatically
• On-screen rulers give you greater control over the page layout
• Easy page and measure navigation controls help you quickly move around your score
• Comprehensive, on-line Balloon Help gives on-screen answers to your specific questions
• Unique Message Bar identifies each tool and how to use it
• Detailed Visual Index helps you save time by identifying musical terms and elements
• Use up to 32 staves per score - handles even full orchestral or band scores
• Use up to eight voices or parts per staff
• Use treble, bass, alto, tenor, and percussion clefs

System Requirements:

• Finale Allegro for Macintosh
  - System 7.6.1 or higher
  - Power PC or better
  - 16MB RAM minimum (depending on OS)
  - 32MB RAM recommended
  - 20MB available hard drive space
  - 10MB additional hard drive space required to load on-line documentation

• Finale Allegro for Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000
  - Windows 95/98/2000/NT/ME
  - 16MB RAM minimum (depending on OS)
  - 32MB RAM recommended
  - 20MB available hard drive space
  - 10MB additional hard drive space required to load on-line documentation

• Optional (for Macintosh and Windows)
  - MIDI interface
  - MIDI input and/or playback device
  - Printer
  - Higher-quality computer microphone
  - Scanner