Hi Trygve,

I'm not a copyright lawyer so my answers are based on my understanding only. Even though I've read fairly widely on copyright, I'm not claiming to be absolutely correct. My experience is that it's better to err on the side of being cautious.

So to answer your questions...

Originally Posted By: Trygve Larsen
just to clarify; All the demo soundtracks in BiaB is copyrighted?

The demo soundtracks are audio files that have been created by PG Music. This means that PG Music own those files and the copyright associated with them. If, however, you load the song demo chords into BIAB and then create your own backing using the chosen style, the new audio file is your creation and you own the copyright (assuming you don't use PG Music's melody).

Originally Posted By: Trygve Larsen
How can we figure out what melodist made that kind of melody? Because, like this one, is just unlike anything I have heard from the BiaB melodist...

I'm not sure that it's possible any other way than trial and error... just trying out different melody styles.

Originally Posted By: Trygve Larsen
Hence, my suggestion in the suggestion forum, to have the melodist maker automatically included in the song memo, but no one so far seems to second that one...

It's not necessary that anyone second it. PG Music read the Wishlist forum and make a note of the suggestions. Over the years, I've seen many un-seconded suggestions implemented.

Originally Posted By: Trygve Larsen
So, should I delete that song?

I'd leave the song there but acknowledge PG Music. Since you've been upfront with this post, they will know that you have it on Soundcloud. If PG Music ask you to delete it, then delete it. By acknowledging PG Music on Soundcloud, I mean saying something like.... "The melody of this song was created by PG Music and is the property of PG Music. It was made as the demo for the style "add the style here" in Band In A Box." (or equivalent).

All the best,
Noel


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