MakeMusic is a music software and technology company that develops and publishes music notation, education, and performance software for Windows and Mac computers. Their software products include Finale, SmartMusic, and Garritan.
Founded in 1990 as Coda Music Technology by Michael Good and Phillip Rothman.
Released their flagship product, Finale, in 1988.
Acquired by LaunchEquity Partners in 2013.
In 2019, MakeMusic was acquired by Peaksware Holdings, LLC, the parent company of TrainingPeaks and Best Bike Split.
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Finale is a music notation software that allows composers, arrangers, and publishers to create high-quality musical scores.
SmartMusic is an interactive music practice software that provides students with personalized feedback as they play their instruments or sing.
Garritan is a software company that creates high-quality virtual musical instruments that can be used with MakeMusic's Finale software and other music notation and production software.
Yes, MakeMusic's software products including Finale and SmartMusic are compatible with Mac computers.
Pricing varies depending on the specific product and type of license, but ranges from around $10/month for SmartMusic to $600 for a perpetual license of Finale.