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Hi
Can anyone tell me if this is possible to do on the 2018 version? I am doing this on my PC with the 2014 PC version.
Ron
Last edited by keyboard; 05/20/18 08:20 AM.
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I will answer my own question........... No, it cannot !!!!!!!! I have purchased the Mac 2018 Version only to have it promptly returned for a refund.
It's a shame, I have been using my 2014 PC Version to do this ( and it does it quite well )
I use BIAB to produce a Lead Sheet with Lyrics/Chords from a midi file.
I was hoping to use my 2017 MacBook Air to do this.
Oh Well !!
Last edited by keyboard; 05/22/18 02:05 PM.
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No comaparison between WIN & MAC versions.
My solution is to use BIAB 2018 WIN by using Paralells on my MacBook all on external drive.
iMac, 3.7 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i5, BIAB MAC2024 (802), Audient iD4
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keyboard,
That functionality (importing lyrics when reading in a MIDI file) is currently not present on the Mac version. It was scheduled for this release, but didn't quite make it. It is expected to be added in the first (free) 2018 patch, expected to be released in a week or so.
>>> No comparison between WIN & MAC versions.
That statment might have been true 5 years ago, but it is not true today. Now they are very close, and Mac exceeds in some ways (better latency, overall sound). The proof of that is the things that people are pointing out that may be on Windows but not Mac are all minor features. The major ones are all there and work the same. The minor ones (e.g. lyric editor dialog accessed from the event list) we are working on and add them especially when someone points them out.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
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keyboard,
That functionality (importing lyrics when reading in a MIDI file) is currently not present on the Mac version. It was scheduled for this release, but didn't quite make it. It is expected to be added in the first (free) 2018 patch, expected to be released in a week or so. Any timeframe on the Piano Roll (you mentioned in an earlier post)? Also any progress on the the Edit Lyrics (Dialogue Box) which only function is that it deletes anything you try to edit.
Last edited by Beachboy; 05/23/18 02:44 PM.
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))) Any timeframe on the Piano Roll (you mentioned in an earlier post)?
Also any progress on the the Edit Lyrics (Dialogue Box) which only function is that it deletes anything you try to edit.
Within a week for both of those (free patch)
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
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keyboard,
That functionality (importing lyrics when reading in a MIDI file) is currently not present on the Mac version. It was scheduled for this release, but didn't quite make it. It is expected to be added in the first (free) 2018 patch, expected to be released in a week or so.
I have since returned it for a refund. I will revisit in a month to see if the functionality that I am after, is there. I will repurchase as soon as this release is obtainable.
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Will there be an official announcement when this update is available?
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>>> No comparison between WIN & MAC versions.
That statment might have been true 5 years ago, but it is not true today. Now they are very close, and Mac exceeds in some ways (better latency, overall sound). The proof of that is the things that people are pointing out that may be on Windows but not Mac are all minor features. The major ones are all there and work the same. The minor ones (e.g. lyric editor dialog accessed from the event list) we are working on and add them especially when someone points them out. Well, for someone who works a lot with Melody & lyrics, I find there is no comparison between MAC 2017 & WIN version, as far as getting things done. I have both WIN & MAC versions but have to do most Melody & Lyric work in Windows. Not being able to copy lyrics is another issue (ie needing to retype choruses) which also needs to be addressed (if it hasn't been in MAC 2018). So for much of my work there is no comparison. That said, song generation and sound quality is very good. Regarding, importing lyrics with midi file (which is also supposedly on the way) opening as XML works for me with lyrics (from Notion) but musical some notes get misinterpreted (ie certain notes as naturals instead of sharps - usually same not throughout the song), same XML imports fine into my WIN version. Maybe this will be fixed as well (also it would be nice if notation scroll ahead worked beyond 60 or so bars.....) However, on Peter's advice that the Lyric editor & Piano Roll is a week away, I'll upgrade to 2018 version.
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Beachboy,
Glad to hear it. Thanks for the comments.
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Peter Gannon
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[quote=PeterGannon]..
>>> No comparison between WIN & MAC versions.
However, on Peter's advice that the Lyric editor & Piano Roll is a week away, I'll upgrade to 2018 version. I am on the same page as you.... I am keeping my eye open and will purchase ( again :-) ) as soon as released.
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I have re-purchased the Mac Version. And I am finally able to import the lyrics from a midi file.
Am I the only one that would like to create a clean looking Lead Sheet? I am struggling trying to do this!
There used to be a way where I could delete a lot of extra fluff from the Lead Sheet. Just where da heck do I do this?
In the PC Version, there was an "Event Editor" where I could alter/delete to my heart's content. And it worked very well !
Please advise
Ron
Last edited by keyboard; 05/30/18 07:02 AM.
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Hi Keyboard,
If you're looking for the MIDI Event List, it's in the Notation Window. Look for the "#" button, to the left of the "L" button used to edit lyrics.
Thanks
Kent
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Hi Keyboard,
If you're looking for the MIDI Event List, it's in the Notation Window. Look for the "#" button, to the left of the "L" button used to edit lyrics.
Thanks
Kent
PG Music Would you be kind enough to send a screenshot where this is please edit: Found it !!!!!!!!! Many many thanks....that was exactly what I was looking for......
Last edited by keyboard; 05/30/18 02:29 PM.
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Great, glad I could help!
Cheers
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