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Sibelius Ultimate is renowned for its award-winning scoring capabilities, making it the perfect software for composers and musicians alike. The revamped Sibelius range includes the latest updates and enhancements including grace notes, adding comments to scores and the ability to make multiple text changes simultaneously.
The Ultimate version offers a wide range of special tools and features. For example, Special page breaks, the ability to swap voices and video (including timecode and hit points) is included. You can now also edit fonts, staff types, text styles and headers/footers. The Magnetic Layout is also fully customisable allowing you to optimise your workflow and interface to your desire. You can even write music with a pen using the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 tablet (not included)
Sibelius Ultimate offers unprecedented way to compose, arrange and annotate music. Sibelius Ultimate is the most comprehensive version of the software. It offers advanced and in-depth control of all major features. You can compose and publish scores and ports of any size with high-end complexity. You can even create notation worksheets which can be used for educational purposes.
The streamlined interface boasts an advanced layout, providing added control, building on the design of the main software. You can do all the same things as the base software, but with the addition of in-depth tools and controls.
Some of the most unique enhancements are the ability to edit MIDI data, customise the rhythmic feel of Espressivo 2.0. Arguably one of the most important improvements is the ability to record, edit, clear and play back Live Tempo Conduct playback by tapping. Advanced notation interpretation allows you to go even further in-depth with your compositions and annotations.
Not only is Sibelius perfect for composing scores, it also provides you with a 36GB sound library for playing back compositions. The library features a wide range of premium-grade sounds spanning from traditional pianos to saxophones and more. The genre-defying sound library allows you to create breath-taking compositions with ease. The cutting-edge Espressivo feature provides a more natural feel to your sound. You can also utilise VST and AU virtual instruments and effects to achieve the sound you desire.
Drawing inspiration from other artists has resulted in countless classic musical pieces. With Sibelius | Cloud Sharing, you can share your compositions with other artists and also view and play their music. This also allows you to collaborate with other composers. It provides a number of file types which can be shared and view by other artists such as MIDI or PDF files. With the Ultimate version you can share as many of your compositions as you want, there are not limitations with Ultimate.
The perpetual licence provides you with a year of upgrades, ensuring you stay up to date with all the latest features and enhancements for 12 months. After 12 months you will still be able to use your Sibelius software from the last update. Should you wish to gain access to further upgrades after this time there is a renewable 1-Year Software Updates and Support Plan available.
If you like to write your music by hand then meet your new bestfriend, NotateMe. This app allows you to write your scores on your preferred operating system or handheld device. You'll be free to compose on the go, wherever you like, with unlimited restrictions. Ultimate 8 is a full functioning edition of PhotoScore and NotateMe. PhotoScore is also capable of reading printed and handwritten music and pdfs. Its ability goes way beyond simply reading notes. It is capable of acknowledging slurs, dynamics as well as lyrical content, chord diagrams, and tabs. You'll be able to edit or transpose, play back the pieces, as well as extract parts, and print. With an easy to use interface and licensed Sibelius style editing features, this software will take your composing abilities to new realms.