Originally Posted By: Reskent
Hey PG fam !

This may be a weird or difficult question but i've been scratching my brain around this for hours..

Is there any way to use the "import chords from MIDI" feature without changing my entire project and removing every plugin and instrument chain I set up ?

I just want to interpret the chords from the MIDI file and nothing else. Lets say for example I have multiple VST's set with Piano, Bass and Rhodes in the Plugin section in the mixer and I have some chords already in the chart but now I want to try some different chords but keep the same instruments and play style. Is there a way to just interrupt the chords from a midi file but keep everything else the same ?

Basically I just want to grab the chords from a midi file and nothing else while keeping the same project settings, plugins and sounds.

I hope this makes sense haha I appreciate any help with this at all in advance

Thanks


Yes and No. You're asking two questions and they prompt different answers.

1. Is there any way to use the "import chords from MIDI" feature without changing my entire project and removing every plugin and instrument chain I set up ? No

I'm not completely sure No is correct. I tested importing chords from a midi file for a few minutes and everything I tried reset the Mixer and Style to their default settings. More thorough testing may show there is a method to do so. I haven't found it. It may be true because there is another method that works when using audio.

2. Is there a way to just interrupt the chords from a midi file but keep everything else the same ? Yes

The way to interpret the chords from a midi file without a reset to default setting is not difficult but is a work around. Convert the midi file to audio (Render) and import that audio into your project and analyze the midi file chords using the Audio Chord Wizard.

This works because there are two different methods to bring audio into a BiAB song.

If you 'open' an audio file, it reacts the same as the "import chords from MIDI" feature and resets the Chart and Mixer and all Mixer settings return to default settings.

If you 'import' audio, BIAB recognizes it's working within an existing project and brings in the Audio file but does not reset the Chord Chart or Mixer. That's accomplished by the Audio Chord Wizard and most of your settings remain the same. The ACW will change the Chord Progression, Key Signature and tempo. Of course you want the Chord progression but even if you have to change the key and tempo, changing those parameters, you don't lose the Chords or Mixer settings.

Last edited by Charlie Fogle; 03/17/20 06:48 AM.
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