Sibelius | Ultimate 1-Year Subscription for Education
The deal
$49.50 at Sweetwater (down from $99.00) - 50% off Avid's Sibelius | Ultimate 1-Year Education Subscription, effective now through 9/30/2026. This is an academic-priced subscription, and Sweetwater requires proof of student or educator eligibility before purchase.
What it is
Sibelius | Ultimate is Avid's flagship music notation software, used by composers, arrangers, publishers, and educators to write and publish professional scores. It handles everything from quick lead sheets to full orchestral arrangements, with multi-touch gestures, stylus support, and an integrated Annotate feature for markup and collaboration. The subscription bundles the software with a year of ExpertPlus support, so updates and upgrades are included for as long as it stays active.
Who it's for
Music students and educators who need professional-grade notation software for coursework, ensemble arranging, or classroom instruction.
Key features
- Includes Neuratron AudioScore Lite and PhotoScore Lite for transcribing played or sung audio and scanning printed sheet music directly into a score
- Exports finished scores as publisher-ready PDFs, audio, or video, and syncs to Pro Tools and other DAWs via ReWire or MusicXML
- Multi-touch and stylus support let you sketch and edit notation by hand on a tablet
- One year of ExpertPlus support keeps the software current with the latest updates, upgrades, and expert help
