This error means that Finale (or PrintMusic) is unable to adequately initialize the audio hardware on your computer. ... If you are using a DAW application in the same computer as Finale, the first step to take is to check if ReWire Mode is the cause of the issue. Go to MIDI/Audio > Device Setup.
How to fix Finale audio engine failed to load?
Audio Engine Failed to Load Error -7, No Sound in Finale
- Go to MIDI/Audio > Device Setup.
- If available, select Reset ReWire. If this option is not available, ReWire is not enabled and not the cause of the issue.
- When prompted, choose to restart Finale.
Why is there no sound in Finale?
Noteman says: If you are experiencing choppy playback or missing sounds, Audio Units instruments may have exhausted your computer resources. If this is the case when using Garritan instruments, try loading the “Plr” instruments instead of the “Solo” instruments to conserve RAM.