It is just another tool in the toolbox IMO.

Just as there are different levels of players, like the person who just bought a guitar and has learned a few chord patterns vs the longtime and skilled guitarist, BiaB as a tool can represent many things to many different people. All the same relationships apply, I don't think that someone who is not familiar with music, terms, definitions, theory, song formats, etc. would be able to reliably create stellar tunes using BiaB, it does not mean that they couldn't come up with something that would be rewarding, if to no other person than themselves.

We see examples of the many and varied uses for BiaB riht here on these forums: One person may use the program to create backing tracks for recording whereas another may be more interested in use of the program for live performance backing purposes, yet another views the program as the perfect tool for a songwriter, then there are those who use the software to provide themselves with a better practice environment. Likely there are more viewpoints and uses than I listed, as well. All are valid. IMHO.

I suppose that, several centuries ago, when western music notation was in its infancy, there were probably those who ranted against the use of the pen and paper with staff on it...


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