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To establish MIDI patch settings for a score Instrument

  1. Choose MIDI/Audio > Play Finale Through MIDI.
  2. Choose Window > ScoreManager. The ScoreManager appears. If you want to assign a program to a certain layer of a staff, click the triangle next to an Instrument name; the list expands to show you individual layer assignments.
  3. In the Sound column, select the MIDI sound you want to assign to each staff. If the MIDI sound you want does not appear in the Sound column, click the drop-down arrow and choose Edit Patch. The Set Patch To dialog box appears.
  4. Here, you can indicate the bank and program changes by choosing an option from the Patch drop-down menu and then entering the appropriate bank numbers. The ScoreManager gives you a great deal of power over MIDI channels and patch assignments. Click OK.
  5. Choose DocumentPlayback/Record Options.
  6. Ensure Send Patches to MIDI Device on Playback is checked and click OK.

 

 

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