Finale VDL Templates 26/27

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**)

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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.