Sibelius

Avid Sibelius First is the fastest, smartest, easiest way for everyone to start to write and share music. Even if youre new to using notation software, the intuitive interface will guide your songwriting process. Magnetic Layout and other time-saving tools make it easy to get professional results fastand the premium sound library plays back your compositions in stunning detail. When youre done, choose how you want to introduce your music to the worldmake a video of your score, export for iPad, or share directly to YouTube, SoundCloud, and Facebook.

Features:
Intuitive music notation software makes it easy to get great results without prior experience
Let the innovative, task-oriented interface guide you through the songwriting process
Get your ideas into Sibelius First by scanning printed sheet music, transcribing audio, or playing MIDI instrumentsand transfer music between applications via MusicXML interchange
Add chord symbols and guitar fretboard diagrams by playing a MIDI keyboard or guitar
Turn guitar tab into notation, and back again
Take advantage of built-in smart tools to get great results without engraving or notation expertise:
-Magnetic Layout prevents collisions and moves score elements into position automatically
-Dynamic Parts automatically update when you change your score
Easily add lyrics, titles, text, and graphics
Hear your compositions in amazing detail thanks to the professional-quality sound library
Expand your sonic palette with VST/AU virtual instruments or effects
Unlock the full power of your 64-bit computer and directly address more than 4 GB of RAM
Sync with other music softwaresuch as Pro Toolsvia ReWire
Enjoy tons of sharing optionsexport scores as videos or audio files, publish directly to social media, publish online, email, print, create a PDF, and more
Add Sibelius First scores to the Avid Scorch app (available on the App Store) and take your music anywhere

Minimum System requirements:
PC
Windows XP SP3 or later, Windows Vista SP2 or later with Platform Update Pack, Windows 7 SP1 or later
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended for 32-bit systems, 4 GB or more recommended for 64-bit systems)
500 MB free hard disk space for Sibelius First installation (12 GB free hard disk space required for sample content)
ASIO-compatible sound card recommended
Scanner, microphone, and MIDI keyboard required for some features

Mac
Mac OS X 10.6.7 or later, Mac OS X 10.7.2 or later
1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
500 MB free hard disk space for Sibelius First installation (12 GB free hard disk space required for sample content)
Scanner, microphone, and MIDI keyboard required for some features
Compatibility
Supports all M-Audio controllersincluding HyperControl-enabled devices
Syncs with other audio programssuch as Pro Toolsvia ReWire
Supports VST and Audio Units virtual instruments