Biab Chord Picker Tool (Download) Updated

http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=463821#Post463821

You can try this out to see if it's of any help if you like.

Thanks Pipeline looks pretty cool! - and installing/using instructions - just run the .exe and is something created in the BIAB GUI that opens this?

If you have any problems just install AutoHotKey then double click on the Biab Chord Picker beta 1.0 script.ahk and it will run without having to use the exe.
If you open the Picker beta 1.0 script.ahk by dragging into Notepad you will send it is just simple text, OR instead of downloading you can copy the text below into Notepad then save as My Chord Tool.ahk and it will run when you double click it:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/br2rsun384q0qap/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%201.0.txt?dl=0

The top part creates the buttons and the bottom part sends those to Biab as keystrokes.
This way you can add any other buttons for other Biab functions to the script.

Here is just the text script https://www.dropbox.com/s/tz57jd1fz4ws5ab/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%201.0%20script.ahk?dl=1

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Attached File

BB_Chord_Tool_input.gif (949 downloads)

This is the easiest way, install AutoHotKey > Double click the BB Chord.ahk.
You can right click to Edit or Compile to an BB Chord.exe :

Here's a newer one with the chords in list order.
EDIT: Push buttons named
EDIT: Always On Top checkbox added
Exe and script
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptxts5elvpo7xx4/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%201.c.zip?dl=1

Script only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vmwy2ffpdqpllb3/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%201.c.ahk?dl=1

It would be good to get some feedback, the only feedback I've had is from funkycornwall here http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=464692#Post464692

Fixed m6 m7 Ma7, added View Mode button.

EDIT: Update,
Added Set existing Chord to Push 1/8 or 1/16
Added View Mode Normal/Compact
Added DAW Plug-in Mode (small)

EDIT: Update
Added Remove Push Shot Hold or Rest from Chord
Added GUI Color Picker
Added Move BB Window with cursor keys or mouse

Exe and script
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mifqr8ibtnk6f4h/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%201.f.zip?dl=1

Script only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qluu9iv9plk3ndk/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%201.f.ahk?dl=1

If you have any other suggestions let me know.
Updated version:

Attached picture GUI-Color.gif

Update
Added Copy & Paste Chord (works from one BB to another)
Added Play Chord
Exe and script
https://www.dropbox.com/s/arqa17ymzjdnyvr/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0a.zip?dl=1

Script only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/u27ylvwewimjxzg/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0a.ahk?dl=1

Hi Pipeline

Thanks for the updated version. Just had a quick go with it and like the newer functions. I notice that the rests shots and holds can be added after the chord name but if you do this with a 8th or 16th puch then the chord disappears. You have to click push first and then the chord. Is there a way of making this work like the others. It may well be that you want to add the push after you have named the chord.

I think it is a great addition.

I wish I had your computer-orientated brain!

Thanks

Thanks for the feedback and letting me know, see if this is working any better.

Chord Picker beta 2.0b
Fixed order Harmonic Major/Minor chords
Added Set existing Chord to Rest, Shot or Hold
Added Custom Actions Tool Tab
To create your own Actions for the buttons rename "Action name"

Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Action Name

then go down the text or search for "ButtonCA1-1:"

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send C
Return

it is sending c as default, change the keysend to what you like, save and run.

For example, if we want to make Custom Actions 1 Button 1 Unfold:

Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Unfold
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send !e
Send {Down 10}
Send {Right 1}
Send {Down 5}
Send {Enter}
Return

Send !e = Alt+E to open the edit menu.
More info http://www.pgmusic.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=464478
Using Combination Keys:
http://xahlee.info/mswin/autohotkey_key_notations.html

Exe and script
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8youk0drvuanrdj/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0b.zip?dl=1

Script only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/403g9sz4oxm326i/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0b.ahk?dl=1

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Hi Pipeline

I like the fact that you can set-chord-rest etc afterwards so that makes it easy later to change your mind about settings. I still find that if you decide a chord and a 7th or whatever and then next afterwards 'Push 8th' (or 16th) then when you move onto the next chord the chord you've changed to a push just disappears. This doesn't happen with rest, shot and hold buttons which can be set after the chord entry.

It is a very useful tool overall and thanks for your ingenuity

After entering the chord do you move to the next cell so the chord has been entered then change it or do you click set push before the chord has been entered ?

I don't know if anyone else can try it and see what they get,
just load a song demo select any chord and click the Set Chord Push 8th, it should change the existing chord to a push.

If you still have a problem I can add a bit more delay, Sleep 50 change to Sleep 100 in the button section:

ButtonSet-Chord-Push8th:

Attached File

BBChordTool-Push.gif (482 downloads)

I am entering a chord then after chord is entered I click 'push8th' from the top row of controls. I then click the right arrow to move onto next bar or 2nd half of bar and the chord disappears. If I do the same process with rest, hold or shot from the top row and follow the same procedure it all works. It is just the push8th and 16th on the top row that show the problem. Also if you enter the chord and then use the 'Set Push8th' before you've moved to the next chord then again the chord disappears. However if you make a chord move to a new one then return to the earlier chord and then use 'set push8th' then it works. The others work fine it is just the pushes that have this problem.

I also cannot get the chord picker to stay on top even if I have ticked the 'always on top'. It's not a problem as I have two monitors but wondered if this works OK for others

Originally Posted By: funkycornwall

I am entering a chord then after chord is entered I click 'push8th' from the top row of controls. .....

I also cannot get the chord picker to stay on top even if I have ticked the 'always on top'. It's not a problem as I have two monitors but wondered if this works OK for others

Type the caret symbol ‘^’ before the chord,

so you get ^C7 , BB won't recognize C7^, it will recognize C7. C7.. C7... ^C7 ^^C7 ^C7. ^C7.. ^C7... and the Bass Drums Piano Guitar Strings after a Rest Shot Hold C7...d plays Drums over the hold, C7...bd plays Bass & Drums over the Hold. etc..

If you have BB in plugin mode BB will always be the one on top.

Thanks for that. I wanted the chord picker to stay on top. It goes behind BIAB as soon as you enter chords.

So will it stay on top when BB is not in plugin mode, as I can resize the BB window to the same size as it is in plugin mode without it being on top.

Yes it stays on top when in plug-in mode but not when it isn’t. Would be good to stay on top in both plug-in and normal modes.

Try this, View-Small sets the window to 821 x 675 same size as plugin mode, the position is left top, the size and position can be changed like if you want to move the BB window to the second monitor.:

Exe and script
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k9s1ufi9jdgfk4x/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0b2.zip?dl=1

Script only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z4nsnhtlgt4y1nr/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0b2.ahk?dl=1

Hey Pipeline, this is AMAZING! THANK YOU!!!!

I noticed an issue. When I click C. at the top and then click FMa7 under "Chords on C Major"...it does not insert the FMaj7. Does nothing.

Just did another quick test. I called up a G chord then I clicked 'set-chord-hold' and this changed the G chord to a hold. I then clicked 'Play over shot, hold or rest' and chose Bass and drums. I then saw that my G chord had changed to B diminished. Other odd things happend when I called up another chord. I then made that one a hold and then I clicked 'Piano' and this time it move the bar with a blue fill marker and if I clicked piano again it turned it to a green marker.

Update
Fixed C Major Chords Tab FMa7 > FMaj7
Added Set existing Rest Shot Hold to Bass Drums Piano Guitar Strings
Added background image, use a custom jpg image rename to bb.jpg and keep in the same folder as BB Chord Picker.exe or BB Chord Picker.ahk

To keep your Custom Actions

copy & paste replace all the buttons under

;Custom Actions 1 (2,3,4)

"""""""""""""""""

and all the keysends under

;Custom Action Buttons 1 (2,3,4)

"""""""""""""""""

Then right click BB Chord Picker.ahk > Compile (to BB Chord Picker.exe)

Exe, script and bb.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hgqv98kujs7x527/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0c.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mksl90994jus16z/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0c%20ahk.zip?dl=1

Attached File

BB-Chord-Picker-beta2.0c.png (1947 downloads)

Update
Fixed copying and changing chords with pushes hold shot rest and long chords e.g ^^C13sus#5b9#11,G13sus#5b9#11...db so you can change the push from 16th to 8th or 8th to 16th, add/remove rest shot hold, add b,d,p,g or s to the rest shot or hold or remove without having to re-type the chords.

Exe, script and bb.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nvawbjcbcckf0ak/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0d.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ekxbcp8frxik2ba/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0d%20ahk.zip?dl=1

Update
Duplicate chord buttons removed
Always On Top default

Exe, script and bb.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/13qh8wo48ugr9yi/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0e.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4pdb6l1auidydp/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0e.ahk.zip?dl=1

Pipeline, I've been swamped with concerts and am just catching up with your very generous offer of this chord picker tool. It somewhat resembles my notation software.

I'm wondering, before I load and try it, is there some basic description of what it does and why, and where to use it? I must not have seen that. Thanks.

Everything is done with one click, no typing long chords, no typing, you can add or remove shots, pushes, holds and rests without re-typing.
In the Tools tab you can add your own custom actions to do complex things with one click without having to navigate through a tree of menus.

It is also helpful for those with a disability and can be used on a touch screen.

You can even add your own pic to it:

Attached File

BB-Tool-Matt.png (380 downloads)

Thank you!!

Hi Pipeline,

Can you help me?
I have downloaded your Chord Picker Tool.
I also downloaded and ran AutoHotkeys by clicking on the ahk file.
I can get your Chord Picker Tool to open onscreen,but, it won't place the chords I click on onto Band an a Box.
Am I doing something wrong?
I have placed Chord Picker Tool into my documents folder, does it need to be installed somewhere else?
Please help.

George

Do any of the other buttons work like View-Small ?
You can also right click the .ahk > Compile, to create an exe.

Attached File

BBCT-Demo.gif (328 downloads)

Hi Pipeline,

Got it working now!

Opened BIAB first then ran the ahf file as administrator and it works.

NOTE: I tried the view-small and it worked but when I click on the normal/compact size it doesn't return to full screen.

I am using the 2018 latest patch and also windows Pro 64bit

George

Great you got it working.
Normal/Compact is just Ctrl+T I can put a full screen button under the View-Small if that would help.

Update
Full Screen & Hide/Show buttons added.

Exe, script and bb.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h158i6hr1dwspeh/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0f.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/r3rzbxjsfopetl0/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0f.ahk.zip?dl=1

Hi Pipeline,

You de man!

Thank you so much for adding the full screen button and the hide show button, Works a treat!

Can I ask (as a person who hears music rather than reads music) if you could place a button that would allow (for example)
If my key was D, what are the chords that I could use (suggestions that would be appropriate) for that key in my song.

I don't understand the circle of 5ths so any help your program could give would be brilliant.

Thanks once again Pipeline.

George

P.S. I like that you have added a txt file so that people know about running as administrator.

Originally Posted By: George Nelson

Can I ask (as a person who hears music rather than reads music) if you could place a button that would allow (for example)
If my key was D, what are the chords that I could use (suggestions that would be appropriate) for that key in my song.

I don't understand the circle of 5ths so any help your program could give would be brilliant.

This is already there! Click your key on the very top bar and it shows you the chords in that key, both major and minor!

I just now decided to try the Biab Chord Picker tool. It is so cool! Thanks for sharing and your time coding it.

...Deb

I will also add Melodic Major and Melodic Minor (when I recover from adding all those other buttons

).

Quote:

This is already there! Click your key on the very top bar and it shows you the chords in that key, both major and minor!

Never knew that, so simple just love it even more.

This will help me in my song writing path.

Thanks

George

P.S. When you have recovered

and have time, a short user manual wouldn't go amiss.

Thanks a lot for this brilliant addition to BB Pipeline...

One question; If PG Music offered u a job in their company, would u say yes?

Will strongly recommend PG music to do that..;) I think BB would strongly benefit from it...

Originally Posted By: Trygve Larsen

.....One question; If PG Music offered u a job in their company, would u say yes?

Will strongly recommend PG music to do that..;) I think BB would strongly benefit from it...

The advice and ideas I post are free to be used, there is a bit of a time warp between PG and Me, the ideas might get used eventually but if so 10-15-20 years down the track.

hi pipeline this is some great work thanks for contributing time and talent it took several times for me to install right user error on my part now I have to update to the newest this excellent thanks eric

This looks like a fabulous addition to BIAB.
Well done on your part - it seems users are happy with it.
I'm happy with my 2011Pro version - will this extension work with that version?

I get divide by zero errors when I run the old versions but it should work on any version, the current version of Chord Picker uses CTRL+F2 or right click Edit Chord, not sure when the Edit Chord option came in but if 2011 has that you should be right else you could modify it to use ALT+F5.
Either way it will insert the chords but might not add remove rest, shots, holds or pushes.

EDIT:
I found my old hard drives and ran BB from it, the only thing that needed changing was when you Edit the Chord in 2011 the chord is already highlighted but in 2018 it's not so i just took the highlight line out of the script.

For Earlier Biab versions ONLY:
Exe, script and bb.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iad33ui9imba8wn/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0f%20BB2011.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9z4d5iowpvcs3h5/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0f%20BB2011.ahk.zip?dl=1

For earlier versions of Biab the only thing that needed changing was when you Edit the Chord in 2011 the chord is already highlighted but in 2018 it's not so i just took the highlight line out of the script.

For Earlier Biab versions ONLY:
Exe, script and bb.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/iad33ui9imba8wn/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0f%20BB2011.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9z4d5iowpvcs3h5/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.0f%20BB2011.ahk.zip?dl=1

Attached File

BB-Chord-Picker-2011.png (1363 downloads)

First, I love your code. Thank you.

Small suggestion... Might be a good idea to add a version letter somewhere on the home screen. That way we call all see if we need to upgrade. I am using your address link to see if it is a new version or not.

...Deb

Thanks.
I will put it up in the top right, I just got to remember to update it each time !

Attached picture BB-Chord-Picker-version.png

thanks bunches!

...Deb

Great tool!
How does this tool communicate with BIaB? I'm just curious how it work

With AutoHotKeys https://autohotkey.com/

(Create Button @ 22 in 70 down, 70 width 30 height, C Name )
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y70 w40 h30 , C

(Button function when clicked, send to Biab window "TBandWindow" (get name with WindowSpy.ahk))
ButtonC:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send C
Return

Gui, Add, Button, x22 y370 w90 h20 , Maj9

ButtonMaj9:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send Maj9
Return

so Biab will get a CMaj9

Update
Set New Session to Key (sets first chord of new session to actual key)

For Later version of BB
Exe, script and bb.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fyo1fezr1t84uvp/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mij7lu3u68rqm7i/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1.ahk.zip?dl=1

For Earlier Biab versions ONLY (if when you right click a chord > Edit, and it's already highlighted then use this version)
Exe, script and bb.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sxdo95ug5b6bjwm/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1%20BB2011.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zza71kks144ly0c/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1%20BB2011.ahk.zip?dl=1

Thanks for your info. It was interested to understand how it works

This was added after a request Embrace the Minor Key

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Attached File

BB_Change_key5.gif (29 downloads)

Very cool. Thanks!

Update
User Tab will keep user custom actions

Unzip Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk & Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk
keep them in the same folder as Biab Chord Picker xxx.ahk
Edit them in notepad or any text editor, just drag in, edit and save.
When you right click Biab Chord Picker.ahk > Compile, it will create Biab Chord Picker.exe with your custom action buttons.

You need to have AutoHotKey installed to Compile to exe
https://autohotkey.com/download/

For Later version of BB
Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/69jmqkclcxr8q9x/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1a.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bn9lfezeyufgigq/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1a.ahk.zip?dl=1

For Earlier Biab versions ONLY (if when you right click a chord > Edit, and it's already highlighted then use this version)
Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jonfvea6fu0xihn/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1a%20BB2011.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9owjj7ehcrjsyo3/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1a%20BB2011.ahk.zip?dl=1

If I want to create a custom action for Custom Action 1 Button 1

I edit the name in "Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk": Action Name rename > Unfold

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Action Name

to

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Unfold

Now I edit the function in Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  x
Send  x
Send  x
Return

to

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  !E
Send  {Down 10}
Send  {Right}
Send  {Down 5}
Send {Enter}
Return

!E = Alt+E brings up the Edit menu.
User can upload and share their custom actions.
If you have trouble let me know what action you need.

Send ^ = Ctrl
Send ! = Alt
Send + = Shift
Send # = Win Key
Press the Alt key the shortcuts will show underscores
Send !E will open Edit menu
Use the keys below to access menu items
Send {Enter} enter key
Send {Left} left cursor
Send {Right}
Send {Up}
Send {Down}
Send {Down 3} down 3
Sleep, 100 will slow the keystrokes

Update 2.1b beta
Flat/Sharp #/b change Button added
Middle Mouse Button (Mouse Wheel "Press Down") Set for Custom Action

Choose A Custom Action for the Middle Mouse Button from the droplist at the bottom (these are the Actions in the User Tab), to try this choose CA1-2, now when you select a chord in BB and press the Mouse Wheel or Middle Button down the chord will change from F# to Gb or Gb to F#

Unzip Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk & Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk
keep them in the same folder as Biab Chord Picker xxx.ahk
Edit them in notepad or any text editor, just drag in, edit and save.
When you right click Biab Chord Picker.ahk > Compile, it will create Biab Chord Picker.exe with your custom action buttons.

You need to have AutoHotKey installed to Compile to exe
https://autohotkey.com/download/

For Later version of BB
Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p11ipyhshsu35jz/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1b.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/esgor0prof51l0n/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1b.ahk.zip?dl=1

For Earlier Biab versions ONLY (if when you right click a chord > Edit, and it's already highlighted then use this version)
Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7vye1hkfzn25tnz/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1b%20BB2011.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qvp9dvmttrwp5a6/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1b%20BB2011.ahk.zip?dl=1

If I want to create a custom action for Custom Action 1 Button 1

I edit the name in "Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk": Action Name rename > Unfold

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Action Name

to

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Unfold

Now I edit the function in Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  x
Send  x
Send  x
Return

to

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  !E
Send  {Down 10}
Send  {Right}
Send  {Down 5}
Send {Enter}
Return

!E = Alt+E brings up the Edit menu.
User can upload and share their custom actions.
If you have trouble let me know what action you need.

Send ^ = Ctrl
Send ! = Alt
Send + = Shift
Send # = Win Key
Press the Alt key the shortcuts will show underscores
Send !E will open Edit menu
Use the keys below to access menu items
Send {Enter} enter key
Send {Left} left cursor
Send {Right}
Send {Up}
Send {Down}
Send {Down 3} down 3
Sleep, 100 will slow the keystrokes

Attached picture BB-Chord-Picker-#b.png

Attached picture BB-Chord-Picker-Mouse-Action.png

Update 2.1c beta
Transpose Buttons added

Post action button request here What Hotkeys Do You Use or Need

Choose A Custom Action for the Middle Mouse Button from the droplist at the bottom (these are the Actions in the User Tab), to try this choose CA1-2, now when you select a chord in BB and press the Mouse Wheel or Middle Button down the chord will change from F# to Gb or Gb to F#

Unzip Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk & Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk
keep them in the same folder as Biab Chord Picker xxx.ahk
Edit them in notepad or any text editor, just drag in, edit and save.
When you right click Biab Chord Picker.ahk > Compile, it will create Biab Chord Picker.exe with your custom action buttons.

You need to have AutoHotKey installed to Compile to exe
https://autohotkey.com/download/

For Later version of BB

Biab Chord Picker Tool Setup Installer
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sll1psbg8ftmt1/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1c%20setup.exe?dl=1

Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4ptll2ioxujdc1s/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1c.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nu6ilfr0a7t1hgu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1c.ahk.zip?dl=1

For Earlier Biab versions ONLY (if when you right click a chord > Edit, and it's already highlighted then use this version)

Biab Chord Picker Tool Setup Installer
https://www.dropbox.com/s/msjpx7bl8e5dz8k/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1c%20BB2011%20setup.exe?dl=1

Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qqd8rnopnqorlo/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1c%20BB2011.zip?dl=1

Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qpjx71ffkhuhyfx/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1c%20BB2011.ahk.zip?dl=1

If I want to create a custom action for Custom Action 1 Button 1

I edit the name in "Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk": Action Name rename > Unfold

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Action Name

to

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Unfold

Now I edit the function in Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  x
Send  x
Send  x
Return

to

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  !E
Send  {Down 10}
Send  {Right}
Send  {Down 5}
Send {Enter}
Return

!E = Alt+E brings up the Edit menu.
User can upload and share their custom actions.
If you have trouble let me know what action you need.

Send ^ = Ctrl
Send ! = Alt
Send + = Shift
Send # = Win Key
Press the Alt key the shortcuts will show underscores
Send !E will open Edit menu
Use the keys below to access menu items
Send {Enter} enter key
Send {Left} left cursor
Send {Right}
Send {Up}
Send {Down}
Send {Down 3} down 3
Sleep, 100 will slow the keystrokes

Update 2.1d beta
Transpose Chord Buttons added (transposes chord and / root, allows preview)Version Choice Added
Version Choice Added

Post action button request here What Hotkeys Do You Use or Need

Choose A Custom Action for the Middle Mouse Button from the droplist at the bottom (these are the Actions in the User Tab), to try this choose CA1-2, now when you select a chord in BB and press the Mouse Wheel or Middle Button down the chord will change from F# to Gb or Gb to F#

Unzip Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk & Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk
keep them in the same folder as Biab Chord Picker xxx.ahk
Edit them in notepad or any text editor, just drag in, edit and save.
When you right click Biab Chord Picker.ahk > Compile, it will create Biab Chord Picker.exe with your custom action buttons.

You need to have AutoHotKey installed to Compile to exe
https://autohotkey.com/download/

For Later version of BB

Biab Chord Picker Tool Setup Installer 2016 2017 2018..
64bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h1089u05fn2ws3i/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x64%29%20beta%202.1d%20setup.exe?dl=1
32bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjvuvrbrwos040d/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x86%29%20beta%202.1d%20setup.exe?dl=1
Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
64bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/t66nmkjmj9wxl89/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x46%29%20beta%202.1d.zip?dl=1
32bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d12mn2vtm3zzvyu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x86%29%20beta%202.1d.zip?dl=1
Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/74jq6x4fvcq0727/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1d.ahk.zip?dl=1

For Earlier Biab versions ONLY (if you can right click to edit the chord then it will work on your version, and it's already highlighted then use this version)

Biab Chord Picker Tool Setup Installer 2015-earlier
64bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6fg4dlxzzxc3ggu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x64%29%20beta%202.1d%20%282015-earlier%29%20setup.exe?dl=1
32bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3z24jtjm5job581/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x86%29%20beta%202.1d%20%282015-earlier%29%20setup.exe?dl=1
Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
64bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a2uq41s9koscwyu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x64%29%20beta%202.1d%202015-earlier.zip?dl=1
32bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xgxbskah3jkjdw4/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x86%29%20beta%202.1d%202015-earlier.zip?dl=0
Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a2uq41s9koscwyu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x64%29%20beta%202.1d%202015-earlier.zip?dl=1

If I want to create a custom action for Custom Action 1 Button 1

I edit the name in "Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk": Action Name rename > Unfold

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Action Name

to

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Unfold

Now I edit the function in Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  x
Send  x
Send  x
Return

to

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  !E
Send  {Down 10}
Send  {Right}
Send  {Down 5}
Send {Enter}
Return

!E = Alt+E brings up the Edit menu.
User can upload and share their custom actions.
If you have trouble let me know what action you need.

Send ^ = Ctrl
Send ! = Alt
Send + = Shift
Send # = Win Key
Press the Alt key the shortcuts will show underscores
Send !E will open Edit menu
Use the keys below to access menu items
Send {Enter} enter key
Send {Left} left cursor
Send {Right}
Send {Up}
Send {Down}
Send {Down 3} down 3
Sleep, 100 will slow the keystrokes

Update 2.1d beta
Transpose Chord Buttons added (transposes chord and / root, allows preview)
Version Choice Added (select between Biab versions)

Post action button request here What Hotkeys Do You Use or Need

Choose A Custom Action for the Middle Mouse Button from the droplist at the bottom (these are the Actions in the User Tab), to try this choose CA1-2, now when you select a chord in BB and press the Mouse Wheel or Middle Button down the chord will change from F# to Gb or Gb to F#

Unzip Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk & Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk
keep them in the same folder as Biab Chord Picker xxx.ahk
Edit them in notepad or any text editor, just drag in, edit and save.
When you right click Biab Chord Picker.ahk > Compile, it will create Biab Chord Picker.exe with your custom action buttons.

You need to have AutoHotKey installed to Compile to exe
https://autohotkey.com/download/

For Later version of BB

Biab Chord Picker Tool Setup Installer 2016 2017 2018..
64bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h1089u05fn2ws3i/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x64%29%20beta%202.1d%20setup.exe?dl=1
32bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjvuvrbrwos040d/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x86%29%20beta%202.1d%20setup.exe?dl=1
Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
64bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/t66nmkjmj9wxl89/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x46%29%20beta%202.1d.zip?dl=1
32bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d12mn2vtm3zzvyu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x86%29%20beta%202.1d.zip?dl=1
Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/74jq6x4fvcq0727/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20beta%202.1d.ahk.zip?dl=1

For Earlier Biab versions (defaults to 2015-earlier (if you can right click to edit the chord then it will work on your version, and it's already highlighted then use this version)
Biab Chord Picker Tool Setup Installer 2015-earlier
64bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6fg4dlxzzxc3ggu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x64%29%20beta%202.1d%20%282015-earlier%29%20setup.exe?dl=1
32bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/3z24jtjm5job581/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x86%29%20beta%202.1d%20%282015-earlier%29%20setup.exe?dl=1
Exe, script and bb.jpg (to use your custom action you will need to Compile the to exe again).
64bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a2uq41s9koscwyu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x64%29%20beta%202.1d%202015-earlier.zip?dl=1
32bit
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xgxbskah3jkjdw4/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x86%29%20beta%202.1d%202015-earlier.zip?dl=0
Script and bb.jpg only
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a2uq41s9koscwyu/Biab%20Chord%20Picker%20%28x64%29%20beta%202.1d%202015-earlier.zip?dl=1

If I want to create a custom action for Custom Action 1 Button 1

I edit the name in "Biab Chord Picker User Buttons.ahk": Action Name rename > Unfold

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Action Name

to

Code:

;Custom Actions 1

Gui, Font, S16 CWhite Normal, Arial
Gui, Add, Text, x22 y70 w230 h30 , Custom Actions 1
Gui, Font, S8 CBlack Bold, Arial
Gui, Add, Button, x22 y100 w90 h20 gButtonCA1-1, Unfold

Now I edit the function in Biab Chord Picker User Functions.ahk

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  x
Send  x
Send  x
Return

to

Code:

ButtonCA1-1:
winactivate,ahk_class TBandWindow
Send  !E
Send  {Down 10}
Send  {Right}
Send  {Down 5}
Send {Enter}
Return

!E = Alt+E brings up the Edit menu.
User can upload and share their custom actions.
If you have trouble let me know what action you need.

Send ^ = Ctrl
Send ! = Alt
Send + = Shift
Send # = Win Key
Press the Alt key the shortcuts will show underscores
Send !E will open Edit menu
Use the keys below to access menu items
Send {Enter} enter key
Send {Left} left cursor
Send {Right}
Send {Up}
Send {Down}
Send {Down 3} down 3
Sleep, 100 will slow the keystrokes

Hi Pipeline,

I would just like to say how marvellous a tool this is.

Thank you

George

Thanks George ! I's good to get some feedback.

I tried this out yesterday. Most impressive!

Very minor suggestion: I noticed that using the rest, shot or hold buttons adds the dots but doesn’t recognize if you change your mind, so if you use more than one button it just adds more dots. Perhaps consider checking to see if one of these three already exists and if so, clear it and start the chord fresh.

Thanks Matt for feedback.
You have Rest, Shot, Hold, Push that add to a new chord you just entered.
You have Set-Chord-Rest(,Shot,Hold,Push) that changes an existing chord to.
You have Remove-Pushes Remove-Shot-Hold-Rest that will remove existing ones from the chord.

Update 2.1e beta
Transpose Chord /Slash (Transposes the /note only)
Fixed Set-Chord-Hold
Added Set-Chord-Rest(,Shot,Hold,Push) (Will remove any current Rest Shot Hold Push first)

Biab Chord Picker Tool 2016 or later installer
64bit Biab Chord Picker (x64) beta 2.1e setup.exe

32bit Biab Chord Picker (x86) beta 2.1e setup.exe

Script and bb.jpg only Biab Chord Picker beta 2.1e.ahk.zip

Biab Chord Picker Tool 2015 to 2010 (if you can right click to edit the chord then it will work on your version, and if it's already highlighted then use this version)
It will work on older versions below 2010 but most of the editing chords won't, it can be modified to edit the chord via Alt+F5 Chord Options window, it depends on how many users are still using the older than 2010 versions ????

64bit Biab Chord Picker (x64) beta 2.1e (2015-earlier) setup.exe

32bit Biab Chord Picker (x86) beta 2.1e (2015-earlier) setup.exe

Script and bb.jpg only Biab Chord Picker beta 2.1e 2015-earlier.ahk.zip

Thanks for the guidance! I’ll try these.

Pipeline,
Awesome! Lots of great features in there.
Thanks
Peter

Originally Posted By: PeterGannon

Pipeline,
Awesome! Lots of great features in there.
Thanks
Peter

Peter, I agree. Incidentally, are you looking for any new recruits for your development team? There does appear to be some very excellent potential close by.

Originally Posted By: VideoTrack

Originally Posted By: PeterGannon

Pipeline,
Awesome! Lots of great features in there.
Thanks
Peter

Peter, I agree. Incidentally, are you looking for any new recruits for your development team? There does appear to be some very excellent potential close by.

+1

Thanks guys for the feedback.
I got the 2009 or earlier worked out, just working out an ini file to store the BB version choice from the drop list and it will store the custom user actions buttons.
So there will be just one version to download hopefully.

Update 2.1f beta
Transpose Selection
Edit/Transpose Beat
All Biab versions in 1
32/64bit installer
settings.ini to easily add/modify your Custom User Actions

Biab Chord Picker Tool 2.1f beta 32/64bit installer
Biab Chord Picker Tool (x64)(x86) beta 2.1f setup.exe

Biab Chord Picker Tool 2.1f beta script only
Biab Chord Picker beta 2.1f.ahk.zip

The 2009-earlier should work on all versions as it uses the Chord Options dialog to edit the chords.
In the 2017 & 2018 version the set to Bass Drums Piano Guitar Strings shortcuts were left out, this prevents the Chord Picker Tool from working correctly using 2009 mode in 2017 & 2018, however PG should have a fix out soon for both 2017 & 2018 to add the shortcuts back.

When you start the new version for the first time you will be asked to set the version in the bottom left, you can then change versions at anytime to try what suites you best.

After the version is set you can then also edit the settings.ini located in the install folder.
This will let you easily add/modify the Custom User Actions keys in the User tab.
Here's an example of adding an Unfold action to CA11 (Custom Actions 1 button 1) it's a simple matter of filling in name=*** and funct=*** of the buttons you need.
Alt+E (Edit menu) Down 10 Right Down 5 and Enter
!E,{Down 10},{Right},{Down 5},{Enter}
** Save a copy of your settings.ini !!!
See Biab Chord Picker ReadMe.txt in the install folder for more details.

The ERROR are the blank actions not set yet.

Code:

[BiabVersionSet]
key=2016_later
[CustomActionButtons1]
ButtonCA11name=Unfold
ButtonCA12name=ERROR
ButtonCA13name=ERROR
ButtonCA14name=ERROR
ButtonCA15name=ERROR
ButtonCA16name=ERROR
ButtonCA17name=ERROR
ButtonCA18name=ERROR
ButtonCA19name=ERROR
ButtonCA110name=ERROR
ButtonCA111name=ERROR
ButtonCA112name=ERROR
ButtonCA113name=ERROR
ButtonCA114name=ERROR
ButtonCA11funct=!E,{Down 10},{Right},{Down 5},{Enter}
ButtonCA12funct=ERROR
ButtonCA13funct=ERROR
ButtonCA14funct=ERROR
ButtonCA15funct=ERROR
ButtonCA16funct=ERROR
ButtonCA17funct=ERROR
ButtonCA18funct=ERROR
ButtonCA19funct=ERROR
ButtonCA110funct=ERROR
ButtonCA111funct=ERROR
ButtonCA112funct=ERROR
ButtonCA113funct=ERROR
ButtonCA114funct=ERROR
[CustomActionButtons2]
ButtonCA21name=ERROR
ButtonCA22name=ERROR
ButtonCA23name=ERROR
ButtonCA24name=ERROR
ButtonCA25name=ERROR
ButtonCA26name=ERROR
ButtonCA27name=ERROR
ButtonCA28name=ERROR
ButtonCA29name=ERROR
ButtonCA210name=ERROR
ButtonCA211name=ERROR
ButtonCA212name=ERROR
ButtonCA213name=ERROR
ButtonCA214name=ERROR
ButtonCA21funct=ERROR
ButtonCA22funct=ERROR
ButtonCA23funct=ERROR
ButtonCA24funct=ERROR
ButtonCA25funct=ERROR
ButtonCA26funct=ERROR
ButtonCA27funct=ERROR
ButtonCA28funct=ERROR
ButtonCA29funct=ERROR
ButtonCA210funct=ERROR
ButtonCA211funct=ERROR
ButtonCA212funct=ERROR
ButtonCA213funct=ERROR
ButtonCA214funct=ERROR
[CustomActionButtons3]
ButtonCA31name=ERROR
ButtonCA32name=ERROR
ButtonCA33name=ERROR
ButtonCA34name=ERROR
ButtonCA35name=ERROR
ButtonCA36name=ERROR
ButtonCA37name=ERROR
ButtonCA38name=ERROR
ButtonCA39name=ERROR
ButtonCA310name=ERROR
ButtonCA311name=ERROR
ButtonCA312name=ERROR
ButtonCA313name=ERROR
ButtonCA314name=ERROR
ButtonCA31funct=ERROR
ButtonCA32funct=ERROR
ButtonCA33funct=ERROR
ButtonCA34funct=ERROR
ButtonCA35funct=ERROR
ButtonCA36funct=ERROR
ButtonCA37funct=ERROR
ButtonCA38funct=ERROR
ButtonCA39funct=ERROR
ButtonCA310funct=ERROR
ButtonCA311funct=ERROR
ButtonCA312funct=ERROR
ButtonCA313funct=ERROR
ButtonCA314funct=ERROR
[CustomActionButtons4]
ButtonCA41name=ERROR
ButtonCA42name=ERROR
ButtonCA43name=ERROR
ButtonCA44name=ERROR
ButtonCA45name=ERROR
ButtonCA46name=ERROR
ButtonCA47name=ERROR
ButtonCA48name=ERROR
ButtonCA49name=ERROR
ButtonCA410name=ERROR
ButtonCA411name=ERROR
ButtonCA412name=ERROR
ButtonCA413name=ERROR
ButtonCA414name=ERROR
ButtonCA41funct=ERROR
ButtonCA42funct=ERROR
ButtonCA43funct=ERROR
ButtonCA44funct=ERROR
ButtonCA45funct=ERROR
ButtonCA46funct=ERROR
ButtonCA47funct=ERROR
ButtonCA48funct=ERROR
ButtonCA49funct=ERROR
ButtonCA410funct=ERROR
ButtonCA411funct=ERROR
ButtonCA412funct=ERROR
ButtonCA413funct=ERROR
ButtonCA414funct=

Here are some examples for the User Action Menus:

Code:

Unfold
!{e},{Down 10},{Right},{Down 5},{Enter}

Freeze All
!{p},{Down 13},{Enter}

UnFreeze All
!{p},{Down 14},{Enter}


Jazz Up Chords
!{e},{Down 14},{Right},{Down 4},{Enter 2}


Jazz Down Chords
!{e},{Down 14},{Right},{Down 5},{Enter 2}

Output Chords
^{e},{Tab 13},{Enter}

you can add them where you like:

Code:

[BiabVersionSet]
key=2009_earlier
[CustomActionButtons1]
ButtonCA11name=Unfold
ButtonCA12name=Freeze All
ButtonCA13name=UnFreeze All
ButtonCA14name=Output Chords
ButtonCA15name=ERROR
ButtonCA16name=ERROR
ButtonCA17name=ERROR
ButtonCA18name=Jazz Up Chords
ButtonCA19name=Jazz Down Chords
ButtonCA110name=ERROR
ButtonCA111name=ERROR
ButtonCA112name=ERROR
ButtonCA113name=ERROR
ButtonCA114name=ERROR
ButtonCA11funct=!{e},{Down 10},{Right},{Down 5},{Enter}
ButtonCA12funct=!{p},{Down 13},{Enter}
ButtonCA13funct=!{p},{Down 14},{Enter}
ButtonCA14funct=^{e},{Tab 13},{Enter}
ButtonCA15funct=ERROR
ButtonCA16funct=ERROR
ButtonCA17funct=ERROR
ButtonCA18funct=!{e},{Down 14},{Right},{Down 4},{Enter 2}
ButtonCA19funct=!{e},{Down 14},{Right},{Down 5},{Enter 2}
ButtonCA110funct=ERROR
ButtonCA111funct=ERROR
ButtonCA112funct=ERROR
ButtonCA113funct=ERROR
ButtonCA114funct=ERROR
[CustomActionButtons2]
......

Hello Pipeline,
I've just had a squiz at your wonderful offering. I have 2011 and have downloaded from the link you so generously supplied. Before I take it downstairs and have a go at installing the thing I thought I'd best ask...does it run well enough with XP? My DAW (Reaper) and BIAB computer is isolated from the net and all things too modern and runs happily on XP with all the old VSTs and so forth as well as an ancient version of Cakewalk Pro Audio 9.3 (I still have some old CW9 projects to export and rebuild in Reaper so have hung onto the prog).
Thanks in anticipation of an answer.

Yes, runs fine on XP.

Thank you sir.

Update 2.2
Chord Preview (Set Checkbox at bottom right to hear the chord)

Biab Chord Picker Tool 2.2 32/64bit installer
Biab Chord Picker Tool (x64)(x86) 2.2 setup.exe

Biab Chord Picker Tool 2.2 script only
Biab Chord Picker 2.2.ahk.zip

Biab Plugin Chord Picker Tool Generic v1.1 for Most DAWs
This should work with most DAWs.

The 2 DAWs I found so far that don't send the keystrokes to the Biab Plugin window are BandLab and Cubase, so to fix this issue use
PluginFlipFlop if you already have JBridge.
Just load PluginFlipFlop (instrument of FX) then load the Biab Plugin (instrument of FX) into it.
Using PluginFlipFlop in Cubase will keep the VST window on top always.
If the Biab the BiabVST window don't stay on top use Always On Top 1.3
Let me know what works and what don't.
(the transport buttons up the top are not working)
(the ^ ^^ Pushes still need implementing in the Plugin)

Updated 1.1 > 1.2
BiabVST-Chord-Picker-Generic-v1.2.zip

Originally Posted By: rap429

any way to get it work in Ableton?

Yea same deal as BandLab and Cubase.
Load PluginFlipFlop (FX or instrument) then load BBvst (FX or instrument) into it.
If the BiabVst don't stay on top use an Always On Top app like the one in the link Always On Top 1.3
Joao from JBridge is going to make it stay on top.

why does the chord picker tool not allow the version to be set?

What version are you using ?

Now larger attachments are allowed I will upload the chord tools to the local PG storage so down the track they should still be here.
Just set your Win Explorer to show file extensions and remove the ".mp4"
BiabVST-Chord-Picker-Generic-v1.2.zip.mp4
Biab Chord Picker Tool (x64)(x86) 2.2 setup.exe.mp4
Biab Chord Picker 22.ahk.zip.mp4
Biab Chord Picker Tool (x64)(x86) Compact 2.2.1 setup.exe.mp4

In Windows 10 if you are running Band in a Box as Administrator you will need to run the Chord Picker Tool also as Administrator to have access.

I don't know how long the links will work so I put them all here:
https://stash.reaper.fm/v/46803/AHK-Scripts.zip