Thanks Ian.

I am looking to generate instrumental phrases. I've been using BIAB to rough out an arrangement for remixes of vocals. I'd like to use the melodist to help with fills or possible bridges in the songs. Of course, if my music skills were at another level, I'd just write or play the riffs I have in mind!

I note that almost anytime I use the melodist the phrases generated fill up a whole bar or more. Sometimes a bar is left silent, but almost never are there pauses inside the bar with melody.

Since I'm new to this I don't know if it is a characteristic of the particular 'melodist,' or a program 'tweaking' feature.

You say much is written, are you referring to anything specific or just the total of what is in the forum, faqs, tutorials, etc?

Thanks again.

Prado