Coda Music Software's Finale 2.0 and Windows (78207)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows with Multimedia Extensions 1.0
This article was previously published under Q78207

SUMMARY

Finale 2.0 from Coda Music Software does not use the MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) capabilities in Windows enhanced mode; however, in real and standard modes, MIDI functions correctly.

Likewise, there is no implementation of Multimedia Windows' MCI (media control interface) within Finale 2.0. This applies to all modes of Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

The lack of MIDI functionality with Finale 2.0 in Windows enhanced mode is a result of a design decision made by Coda Music Software. Because no standard for multitasking MIDI applications has previously been set, Coda Music Software did not implement multitasking abilities for Windows enhanced mode to use.

Multimedia Windows' MCI sets a new standard for multitasking MIDI applications. Finale 2.0 was released before the Multimedia Windows specification was completed, and does not use MCI. Finale is manufactured by Coda Music Software, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/19/2005
Keywords:KB78207
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