Sforzando in Finale

[pgfan92]

How does one go about using a sforzando dynamic in Finale so that playback will be realistic? When I've tried using the one in the expressions, it doesn't appear to have any effect on the playback.

[francois.harel]

Dear pgfan92,

I check the 'sfz' expression in my score and it's working.
Which version of Finale do you use?
Do you use smartsoft synth, GPOF, FIG or fullGPO ?
Francois, Montreal

[pgfan92]

I use Finale 2007c, and I use GPOF for the instruments that it provides, and if I need something it doesn't have, I use full GPO. I don't use Smartsynth anymore because it tends to make good music sound like bad music sometimes, especially when Timpani are used.

[passagio]

I use Finale 2007c, and I use GPOF for the instruments that it provides, and if I need something it doesn't have, I use full GPO. I don't use Smartsynth anymore because it tends to make good music sound like bad music sometimes, especially when Timpani are used.

The first rubric: I am assuming you are selecting the 'Notation' version of the instruments, instead of the 'normal' instruments.

As with my fp problem, cited in a different post, I have discovered that everything works fine when I build my music from the wizard or a template using the GPO Finale voices. The trouble starts when I start bringing in GPO Full instruments. Then things begin to go haywire ~|. Several times, I've had to rebuild files, starting with a fresh template and iteratively copying-and-pasting.

My next step will be to avoid conversion to GPO Full voices until my composition is essentially complete using the GPO Finale set....then begin changing voices (saving with a new filename !) or maybe I should try using GPO Studio. I would hate to get out of the Finale sandbox though...

[pgfan92]

Well...It's working now, I'm not sure why, but it is. I have another problem though, which I will make another thread about.