Sam Butler

Product manager @Avid for Sibelius and the Pro Tools SDKs. Big supporter of @oundlemencap and other fun ventures.

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

Decondensing Staves is here! Download the @AvidSibelius 2025.2 update and enjoy!

The Reinecke Wind Octet example score uses the new Staff Filters in the parts, so you see for yourself how they work.

For all the juicy details, check out my blog:

https://t.co/JJGNM3c5Cj

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

@MatthewHindson @AvidSibelius They're on the list for our upcoming releases. We tackled the beaming first as there was no real workaround. We're now starting on tackling the rest. News as we have it.

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

Our first @AvidSibelius release of 2026 is here!

* Refreshed icons throughout the app
* New font for the interface on macOS
* Dark/Light themes
* New Appearance prefs
* Beginnings of Cross-staff beaming improvements
* New tremolo engraving rule
and more!

https://t.co/2pCzz69hwO

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

🗳️ Hurry, voting closes on Jan 12th!

[Avid Sibelius @AvidSibelius]

Vote now! Sibelius is a TEC Award Finalist for its 2025 updates, which include Staff Filters, Score Subset and Dynamic Parts improvements, AI-powered chord symbols, and Cloud Sharing.

VOTING ENDS JAN 12 ▶️ https://t.co/LZ7tWYVREj

#tecawards #sibelius #avid #nammshow #namm2026

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

If you're on a Mac younger than 7 years old, you're good to upgrade to Sonoma or later, and macOS will be able to pick up the new certs automatically. If you can't uprgade from Ventura or earlier, you'll need the patch (link above) 👆

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

If you are on an older version of macOS that Apple no longer supports (Ventura and earlier), you may find Avid Link is unable to sync. We've created this patch to get you back up and running:

https://t.co/MgkOiU3apm

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

On an old version of @AvidSibelius? Get every update + the next year included for just $49 for Artist and $99 for Ultimate.

* Latest version of Sibelius
* Updates for the next year
* Sibelius Cloud Sharing
* Sibelius for mobile on iOS, Android and Chromebook
* + support

Enjoy!

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

🏆 @Avid is up for three, yes three TEC awards for @AvidSibelius, @AvidProTools and @AvidLiveSound!

Voting has opened, and we'd love it if you gave us a nod. 🙏

https://t.co/Rrz0Ihsen5

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

@AvidSibelius 2025.12, our 8th release this year, is out! Available on all Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices.

Simplified upgrades, customized part lists, improved text directive control, enhanced courtesy time signature control, and more

Read, here:

https://t.co/YFPG6lZoqc

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

Another great release for the @AvidSibelius team! My favourite:

🎼 The most recent score opens when Sibelius starts
(it's the little things)

Read all about this update, and so many others, here:

https://t.co/bfgsbbwR0A

[Avid Sibelius @AvidSibelius]

Sibelius 2025.10 introduces a refreshed user interface, smoother licensing and activation, and full support for macOS Tahoe and iPadOS 26

▶️ https://t.co/D2oqYtppFi

#macos #tahoe #ipados #userinterface #musicnotation #avidsibelius #sheetmusic #composer #sibelius #avid

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

@AvidSibelius and @AvidProTools working their combined magic once more.

[Lorne Balfe @Lornebalfe]

Day One ……

[Lorne Balfe @Lornebalfe]

Day One ……

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

@AvidSibelius running really well on iPadOS 26.

Sibelius adapts effortlessly with the new Stage Manager and enhanced window management features introduced in iPadOS 26.

(Sibelius on the left, Sibelius Cloud Sharing in Safari on the right)

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

These great benefits are included with every perpetual license of @AvidSibelius:

* Upgrades for the next year
* Ability to unlock features on iOS/Android
* Share music online with Sibelius Cloud Sharing
* Assisted technical support

Discover more: https://t.co/oqLKaAYLMR

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

We release updates to Sibelius ALL the time. See What's New in Sibelius
https://t.co/bfgsbbwR0A
* Everything that’s new in Sibelius covered by release, for years

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

The @AvidSibelius team are committed to helping all Finale users with the transition to Sibelius. Here are some useful resources:

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

Top 5 Things Finale Users Will Love
https://t.co/Zw2n3SkbQ6
* Familiar workflow and import functionality
* Sibelius as the industry leader – trusted by professionals everywhere
* New features and improvements every few months
* Mobile versions for iOS, Android, and Chromebook

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

@MatthewHindson @AvidSibelius Not at this stage. A "lock spacing" feature is on the list.

[Sam Butler @avid_sam]

Here's a great overview of what's in our recent @AvidSibelius 2025.7:

https://t.co/NWHvDlls59

Enjoy!