Jeeneia, regarding MAS, yes, I was 'vaccinated' many years ago. A painful process as I recall...it involved crushing the 'dongle' from an Atari ST computer (remember them?), this was then mixed with various other noxious substances & infused intravenously over a number of hours. I remain cured to this day, but I believe the E.U. has subsequently outlawed the process! On a more serious note (no pun intended), advancing years & living on a pension has proved to be the best cure for MAS I know.
                On a more interesting note (still no pun intended!), with some help from my friends at Apple, I have discovered that the score writing function in Logic Pro is much more fully featured than I had originally appreciated. Apple really cram the data in & ofttimes what you are looking for is there, but hidden, requiring a left click & hold approach, rather than just a simple left click. As a result, the immediate need for Sibelius or Finale has receded somewhat.
                Many excellent & informative contributions to this thread, for which I am most grateful. The responses on Mudcat are often far superior to the 'pro' music fora...bravo!
                Kind Regards to All,
                                                 Nigel P.