Set up Question...

[megibson]

I am working on a switch from Finale to Sibelius.  I currently have a copy of Sibelius 6.2 that I'm learning how to use. 

My planned hardware/software setup will eventually be...
Macbook Air
OSX Sierra
VDL 2.5.5
Kontakt 5 (will I need this engine like in Finale?)
Sibelius 8.5 (Currently learning to use 6.2)
Korg NanoKey2

Are any of TWS templates compatible with Sibelius 8.5?
Does Sibelius require the Kontakt engine to run VDL like Finale does?
Am I missing anything in my setup that will keep me from getting to work with writing?

[Hugh Smith]

Are any of TWS templates compatible with Sibelius 8.5?

Yes, Sibelius VDL Template 7.0a. And if you know you're going to be using any or a lot of wind instruments, you may want to consider Sibelius S7S-VDL Bundle.

Kontakt 5 (will I need this engine like in Finale?)
Does Sibelius require the Kontakt engine to run VDL like Finale does?

Yup.

Am I missing anything in my setup that will keep me from getting to work with writing?

I don't see anything that's missing.


Feel free to download the Readme files (has setup instructions, etc) from either of the product pages above.

[megibson]

I'm on it.  Thanks for the help!