It takes a bit of effort to be able to produce usable renderings, apart from personal pleasure from a computer. From personal experience, I find that Finale is inadequate still to produce such results, Sibelius as well. I am still using cubase extensively in all my professional endeavours!
It takes quite a bit getting used to things, but I do find it rewarding. I don't have an orchestra locked up in my basement to be able to have the pallete I want, when I want it, so samples and my computer come in great aid!