Comparing Finale and Sibelius: Picking a Notation Software

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In this video, we dive into a detailed comparison of two popular notation software programs: Finale and Sibelius. Whether you're a composer, arranger, or musician, selecting the right notation software is crucial for your musical endeavors. Join us as we explore the features, user interface, and workflow of both Finale and Sibelius, helping you make an informed decision. Don't miss out on this comprehensive guide to choosing the perfect notation software for your needs!
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[@ThatClassicalGuy]

Thank you for the information. Appreciated. :)

[@TheMusicalNotesOfficial]

Glad you found it helpful! Have a wonderful, musical day!

[@humbertoestrada99]

Great video! I’m a Sibelius user but I must reckon that Finale has great functions!

[@torusequation8000]

Hi... I'm a drummer and just want to give you, other musicians and KZbin Video makers some friendly advice when making KZbin videos with Audio Standards for different platforms. Your video audio level is way below standard and playback on my WIN8.1 PC is very low and would be very low on MACs, Tablets, Mobile phones etc. KZbin, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music etc etc... all have their Audio Standard LUFs to be applied to music recording playbacks and video audio levels (motion pictures etc). Please Google "what does lufs mean in audio or what are LUFs? ..... and the answer: LUFS stands for Loudness Units relative to Full Scale or Loudness Units Full Scale (i.e., the maximum level a system can handle.) It's a standardized measurement of audio loudness that factors human perception and electrical signal intensity together. How did I find out what your LUF level was in your video? By Right clicking on your video and selecting "Stats for Nerds"... to the right of "Volume / Normalized" ... (content loudness - 24.8dB)... your video is -22.8dB below KZbin Audio Standards making it difficult to hear. The best Audio level to try and obtain would be -1dB to -2dB (True Peak Max). The KZbin Audio Standard "Loudness Target" is -14 LUFS in which gets you close to the True Peak max. If your KZbin video is above standard (e.g +3.5dB)... The KZbin video algorithms will lower it automatically... however if the uploaded KZbin video audio is very low similar to your YT video... the YT algorithm just leaves it as it is... a very low volume level that you and your YT viewers do not want. How do I do this?.. setting the right audio levels?... The best software I found is... "Youlean Loudness Meter"... FREE and PRO version$ Works in almost any DAW: FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Final Cut Pro X, Ableton Live, Reaper, Cubase, Pro Tools… I use it in Ableton 10 as a plugin... Ok... but what about Video editing software? I use Adobe Premier Pro and these LUFS can be set as default audio levels when video editing. The best KZbin tutorial i found for LUF settings in Premier: How to set your Audio Levels for KZbin | Premiere Pro CC Loudness Radar The best KZbin tutorials i found for LUF settings in "Youlean Loudness Meter": I Use This Plugin On Every Mix and Master - Youlean Loudness Meter 2 Pro (In the Mix - YTchannel has over 1M subscribers) or KZbin Loudness Mastering Guide for 2024 Hope that helps! :)... also a suggestion/request for a video would be "What is the best Drum Notation software" that displays the drum score notes with a moving cursor or bar that follows the music when played and how to apply it to a video drum lesson (for e.g. a person playing drums and a note score overlay with a moving cursor following the beat)... I know Sibelius does, but I ain't paying for it. I use Guitar Pro 8 and NCH Crescendo Music Notation Software.

[@gilbtyre16]

Well after today 🥲

[@TheMusicalNotesOfficial]

It's a crazy time for sure! RIP Finale. It provided me with a good start in music notation and composition.