Download Category: Finale

Developed by Ted Boliske

These templates provide you with the tools needed to make use of the powerful percussion sample library Virtual Drumline within the notation software Finale 26 & 27. From detailed mapping diagrams, text expression library, etc., you’ll quickly get into the driver’s seat so you can start writing your next percussion masterpiece.

Be sure to read the Specifications and Requirements sections below for specific details regarding these templates. For an overview of what all our Finale templates have to offer, please read Finale Templates: Overview.

Readme File

Feel free to download the Readme file:

Finale VDL Readme 26-27 (1.66 MB)

Compatibility

The Finale 26 templates are compatible with Finale 26 and 27. The Finale 27 templates are compatible with Finale 27 only. For more information, please consult the Finale On-line Help Guide.

VDL Keymaps

Finale VDL users may find our free VDL Keymaps quite useful when using these templates.

Specifications

Package contents (Fin_VDL_Templates_26-27.zip):

• Finale_VDL_Readme_26_27.pdf – Setup and installation instructions
• FIN26_PercLayouts.pdf – Notation Keys and Layouts
• FIN27_PercLayouts.pdf – Notation Keys and Layouts
• MIDI Device Annotation/ – Folder containing the Percussion MIDI Maps (.xml files)
• Music Files/ – Folder containing:
  • Default Files/
    • Finale 26 > “FIN26 Maestro Font Default.musx”
    • Finale 27 > “FIN27 Finale Maestro Font Default.musx”
  • Templates/ – folders for MacOS & Windows, each with:
    • Finale 26/ – Folders with Battery, Ensemble, and Default template files (Mac=.musx, Windows=.Ymx)
    • Finale 27/ – Folders with Battery, Ensemble, and Default template files (Mac=.musx, Windows=.Ymx)
• SINGLE-USER_License.txt – A copy of the license agreement

Requirements

Software

These templates require that you have the following items already installed:

Notation Software:

• Finale 26 or 27 (for use with Finale 26 templates)
• Finale 27 (for use with Finale 27 templates)

Sample Library:

• Full version of Virtual Drumline 2.5 (library version 2.5.5 is supported**)

Don’t have the full version of Virtual Drumline? Get VDL now!

System

Your computer system spec requirements are dependent on what is needed by the software items above. Consult the documentation that is provided with them for details.

Licensing

This template falls under our SINGLE-USER License.

We also have Multi-User Licenses available. Please use our Contact page for a price quote.

** VDL library version 2.5.5 is REQUIRED in order to make use of all of the instruments defined in these templates.

Developed by Ted Boliske

This template provides you with the tools needed to make use of the powerful percussion sample library Virtual Drumline within the notation software Finale 2009. From detailed mapping diagrams, text expression library, etc. you’ll quickly get into the driver’s seat so you can start writing your next percussion masterpiece.

Be sure to read the Specifications and Requirements sections below for specific details regarding this template. For a more complete overview, please read Finale Templates: Overview.

Readme File

Feel free to download this template’s Readme file:

Finale VDL Readme 2009 (148.97 KB)

Compatibility

This template is compatible with Finale 2009 only. Later versions of Finale include an enhanced percussion mapping system not compatible with the 2009 templates. Note that enhancements and changes to newer versions of Finale may not be available with the template.

VDL Keymaps

Finale / VDL users may find our free VDL Keymaps quite useful when using this template.

Specifications

Package contents (Fin_VDL_Template _2009.zip – 0.5 MB):

• FIN09_templates_v1_batterybottom/ – Folder containing indoor and outdoor templates with battery on bottom.
• FIN09_templates_v2_batterytop/ – Folder containing indoor and outdoor templates with battery on top.
• Finale Percussion Map Library/ – Folder containing VDL percussion map library file.
• FIN09_template_READ ME.pdf – Usage instructions, Expressions, and more.
• SINGLE-USER_License.txt – A copy of the license agreement.

Requirements

Software

This template requires that you have the following items already installed:

Notation Software: Finale 2009 (only)
Sample Library: Full version of Virtual Drumline 2.5 (library version 2.5.1 is supported)

Don’t have Finale? Get the latest version of Finale now!
Don’t have the full version of Virtual Drumline? Get VDL now!

System

Your computer system spec requirements are dependent on what is needed by the software items above. Consult the documentation that is provided with them for details.

Licensing

This template falls under our SINGLE-USER License.
We also have Multi-User Licenses available. Please use our Contact page for a price quote.

Developed by Ted Boliske

This template provides you with the tools needed to make use of the powerful percussion sample library Virtual Drumline within the notation software Finale 2010b. From detailed mapping diagrams, text expression library, etc., you’ll quickly get into the driver’s seat so you can start writing your next percussion masterpiece.

Be sure to read the Specifications and Requirements sections below for specific details regarding this template. For a more complete overview, please read Finale Templates: Overview.

Readme File

Feel free to download this template’s Readme file:

Finale VDL Readme 2010 (14.31 MB)

Compatibility

This template is compatible with Finale 2010b or later. Note that enhancements and changes to newer versions of Finale may not be available with the template.

VDL Keymaps

Finale / VDL users may find our free VDL Keymaps quite useful when using this template.

Specifications

Package contents (Fin_VDL_Template _2010b.zip – 15.5 MB):

• VDL2.5.2 FIN10b_outdoor templates/ – Folder containing outdoor templates (battery on top, battery on bottom).
• VDL2.5.2_FIN10b_indoor templates/ – Folder containing indoor templates (battery on top, battery on bottom).
• Library Files_Mac/ – Folder containing Library Files: percussion layouts, text expressions, and XML library for Mac.
• Library Files_Windows/ – Folder containing Library Files: percussion layouts, text expressions, and XML library for Windows.
• VDL2.5.2 XML Files/ – Folder containing percussion MIDI maps (.xml files).
• VDL2.5.2_Finale10b Template READ ME.pdf – Setup instructions, Notation Keys, and more.
• SINGLE-USER_License.txt – A copy of the license agreement.

Requirements

Software

This template requires that you have the following items already installed:

Notation Software: Finale 2010b (or later)
Sample Library: Full version of Virtual Drumline 2.5 (library version 2.5.2 is supported)

Don’t have Finale? Get the latest version of Finale now!
Don’t have the full version of Virtual Drumline? Get VDL now!

System

Your computer system spec requirements are dependent on what is needed by the software items above. Consult the documentation that is provided with them for details.

Licensing

This template falls under our SINGLE-USER License.
We also have Multi-User Licenses available. Please use our Contact page for a price quote.

Developed by Ted Boliske

This template provides you with the tools needed to make use of the powerful percussion sample library Virtual Drumline within the notation software Finale 2011. From detailed mapping diagrams, text expression library, etc. you’ll quickly get into the driver’s seat so you can start writing your next percussion masterpiece.

Be sure to read the Specifications and Requirements sections below for specific details regarding this template. For a more complete overview, please read Finale Templates: Overview.

Readme File

Feel free to download this template’s Readme file:

Finale VDL Readme 2011 (12.86 MB)

Compatibility

This template is compatible with Finale 2011 or later. Note that enhancements and changes to newer versions of Finale may not be available with the template.

VDL Keymaps

Finale / VDL users may find our free VDL Keymaps quite useful when using this template.

Specifications

Package contents (Fin_VDL_Template _2011.zip – 13.9 MB):

• FIN11_Templates/ – Folder containing indoor, outdoor, and basic battery templates (.mus files).
• VDL2.5.2_Finale11 Template READ ME.pdf – Setup instructions, Notation Keys, and more.
• Library Files/ – Folder containing Library Files: percussion layouts, text expressions, staff styles, and XML library for both Mac and Windows.
• XML Files/ – Folder containing percussion MIDI maps (.xml files).
• SINGLE-USER_License.txt – A copy of the license agreement.

Requirements

Software

This template requires that you have the following items already installed:

Notation Software: Finale 2011 (or later)
Sample Library: Full version of Virtual Drumline 2.5 (library version 2.5.2 is supported)

Don’t have Finale? Get Finale now!
Don’t have the full version of Virtual Drumline? Get VDL now!

System

Your computer system spec requirements are dependent on what is needed by the software items above. Consult the documentation that is provided with them for details.

Licensing

This template falls under our SINGLE-USER License.
We also have Multi-User Licenses available. Please use our Contact page for a price quote.

Developed by Ted Boliske

This template provides you with the tools needed to make use of the powerful percussion sample library Virtual Drumline within the notation software Finale 2012. From detailed mapping diagrams, text expression library, etc. you’ll quickly get into the driver’s seat so you can start writing your next percussion masterpiece.

Be sure to read the Specifications and Requirements sections below for specific details regarding this template. For an overview of what all our Finale templates have to offer, please read Finale Templates: Overview.

Readme File

Feel free to download this template’s Readme file:

Finale VDL Readme 2012 (1.33 MB)

Compatibility

This template is compatible with Finale 2012a or later. Note that enhancements and changes to newer versions of Finale may not be available with the template.

VDL Keymaps

Finale / VDL users may find our free VDL Keymaps quite useful when using this template.

Specifications

Package contents (Fin_VDL_Template_2012a.1.zip – 3.8 MB):

• VDL_Readme_2012a.1.pdf – Setup and installation instructions.
• VDL_ReadmeExtras_2012a.1.pdf – Text Expression charts and Notation Keys.
• Mac_OS/ and Windows_OS/ folders, each with the following:
  • FIN12_VDL255 Percussion Library/ – Folder containing the percussion layouts and Text Expressions.
  • FIN12_VDL255_Templates/ – Folder containing Battery Only, Ensemble, and Default templates.
  • FIN12_VDL255 MIDI Device XML Files/ – Folder containing the Percussion MIDI Maps (.xml files)
• SINGLE-USER_License.txt – A copy of the license agreement.

Requirements

Developed by Ted Boliske

These templates provide you with the tools needed to make use of the powerful percussion sample library Virtual Drumline within the notation software Finale 2014 or later. From detailed mapping diagrams, text expression library, etc. you’ll quickly get into the driver’s seat so you can start writing your next percussion masterpiece.

Be sure to read the Specifications and Requirements sections below for specific details regarding this template. For an overview of what all our Finale templates have to offer, please read Finale Templates: Overview.

Readme File

Feel free to download this template’s Readme file:

Finale VDL Readme 2014 (6.05 MB)

Compatibility

These templates are compatible with Finale 2014 or later. A new feature in Finale 2014 allows these templates to be exported for use in Finale 2012. For more information on this, please consult the Finale 2014 On-line Help Guide. Note that enhancements and changes to newer versions of Finale may not be available with the template.

VDL Keymaps

Finale / VDL users may find our free VDL Keymaps quite useful when using this template.

Specifications

Package contents (Fin_VDL_Template_2014.zip – 10.1 MB):

• Fin_VDL_Readme_2014.pdf – Setup and installation instructions.
• Fin_VDL_ReadmeExtras_2014.pdf – Percussion MIDI Maps Contents, Text Expression charts and Notation Keys.
• FIN14_VDL255 MIDI Device XML Files/ – Folder containing the Percussion MIDI Maps (.xml files)
• FIN14_VDL255 Percussion Library/ – Folder containing the percussion layouts and Text Expressions.
• FIN14_VDL_Templates/ – Folder containing:
  • FIN14_VDL Mac Templates/ – Folder with Battery, Ensemble, and Default template files for Mac (.musx).
  • FIN14_VDL Windows Templates/ – Folder with Battery, Ensemble, and Default template files for Windows (.ftmx).
• SINGLE-USER_License.txt – A copy of the license agreement.

Requirements