MakeMusic sunsets Finale; partners with Steinberg to offer Dorico Pro to Finale users

MakeMusic has announced that it has discontinued its Finale range of music notation software, and has partnered with Steinberg to provide a pathway for Finale users to crossgrade to Dorico. Please read MakeMusic president and CEO Greg Dell'era's letter to Finale users, which you can find here.

Clarifications on the initial announcement:

1. Finale development has ended, but the Finale installer for any previously purchased version can still be downloaded from your eStore account. If your computer crashes or you need to install Finale on a new device, you're not left without options.
2. MakeMusic are committed to keeping the authorization process functional for a year. They are actively exploring ways to extend flexibility in the weeks ahead.
3. MakeMusic understand that learning Dorico will be a steep learning curve, as it is with any complex notation or professional software. Both their team and Steinberg have developed extensive onboarding videos to guide you through the transition:

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