2 questions.
1. I can't seem to change the tempo settings on the VD Finale template. I've only used VD for exercises and cadences up til now, so I didn't have a need to change. But its time for fall show writing. I've been using Finale 2002 for 2 years and never had a problem before. Any thoughts?

2. I updated to Finale 2004 and can't seem to get the sounds to work at all. Is there something different between the two versions for setup? Could it be that I have both 2002 & 2004 on my computer? Please help!

First Question: Can you be a little more specific? What tools are you using to change the tempo? The metronome tool? Note Expression definitions? What specifically is not working?

Second Question: What platform (Mac/PC) are you running? If PC, do you have a compatible soundcard? It sounds like, if you were able to use it before, that's not the issue. Have you gone in the MIDI setup window and verified settings?

Murray
By some sort of miracle I now have everything I mentioned in my posting working OK. I do have one other small problem. My playback is at such a low volume level that I have to turn the speakers all the way up to hear playback at even a low to moderate level. Any suggestions!?

Thanks for your earlier reply. :D

You can turn up the sound on your instruments. If you've loaded them into a soundblaster card, simply open the creative labs MIXER, and turn up the volume. If you've loaded them into a sampler like Kompakt, you can adjust the volume of each individual instrument. It's not a good idea to turn it up too much as it can cause some distortion, but a little bump never hurts.

AB