There is a way to get any voicing you want in BIAB but its a complex one though not necessarily time consuming.

The first step involves reducing the chord patterns to single note lines using just C in various octaves but keeping the rhythmic element of the pattern intact. Using the velocity command under the stylemaker 'Pattern' menu targeting a single note helps get rid of unwanted notes in one move. Deal with macro patterns by unchecking the 'ok to use macros' in pattern options and shifting all the notes to C.


Once you save this style, you can now use the chord sheet to enter just single notes which will form the top line of your chord when played by the chordal instument. When you have that shift it to a spare melody or solo track.

Then use the harmony maker to make a harmony using the low voice plus melody. You can shift the octave range of the low voice to get it nearer your melody.

Using the chord sheet again you can input new single note values for your next line which will be picked up by the low voice. You then merge the two by using 'Convert harmony to melody' under Melody Edit.

Follow the same step again for other voices. Remember that a held bass note can potentially be the lowest note of your chord.

It may take some experimentation to find the right octave for the 'low root' harmony voice and it's easier to achieve with styles that have mainly block chord parts. Yet I've managed to get convincing 4 note chord spellings using interval combinations totally unsupported by BIAB using this method.

Best regards

Alan

Last edited by alan S.; 08/30/12 06:45 PM.