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Use of BAIB for live production via Controller #621633 11/03/20 05:31 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 170 Czech, Lazníky jacko_karel OP DonCarlos
OP jacko_karel DonCarlos Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 170 Czech, Lazníky	Hi, is it possible to use the BIAB as accompaniment station during live performence? Saying "live" I mean live piano player inserting chords through MIDI controler and getting accompaniment based on chords. So that the played chords are the basis of a continuous arrangement in the selected style, generating eg a bass and drum track In other world: is BIAB software substitute for instruments like Yamaha PSR type? I see nowhere the clear statement of this in BIAB description... A colleague who asks uses "Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88" Thanks Karel From Czech Users Forum Karel Jacko alias Don Carlos - Czech Republic Dealer PG Music, Inc - +420 604 111 102, +420 602 561 567 mobil - Band Leader Groups Jazz za Bukem and Hot Jazz Sutrs; - BIAB 2020 Win10; BIAB 2019 MAC; - Roland GK-3 Divided Pickup (Guitar and Bass); Roland GR-20 Guitar Synth; - MOTU UltraLite mk3 (Firewire); Fishman Tripleplay - MacBookPro 13 with touchbar 2018, Wiki BIAB czech support page wiki.zabukem.eu

Re: Use of BAIB for live production via Controller jacko_karel #621637 11/03/20 06:01 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,114 Cornwall UK Mike Head Expert
Mike Head Expert Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,114 Cornwall UK	HI I am sure others will join in ,but to my knowledge there is no way of making BIAB follow chords in real time as you play them. The chord sequence must be entered on the chord sheet in advance so that the software can make decisions on what variations of your chosen style to play. I believe there can be 40 or more possible for each part and instrument in the Style. There is no way to play live chords into the chord sheet from a controller keyboard. It is not like an arranger keyboard where you chose the style variation usually from about 4 as you play the melody. Sorry Mike BIAB2021 UltraPlus,AsusN55S1Tbssd, W10/64,Akai EIEpro Yamaha CVP405,SquireStrat, CoolsoftVMidSynth Novatation Impulse61 Ctr kbd, Cwalk blab Kontakt http://mikesmusic.byethost16.com/

Re: Use of BAIB for live production via Controller jacko_karel #621640 11/03/20 06:09 AM Off-Topic
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eddie1261 Unregistered E	I think the closest you will come is to have BIAB make an arrangement based on your chord chart entry and then play a virtual instrument (a plugin) along with it.

Re: Use of BAIB for live production via Controller jacko_karel #621648 11/03/20 06:52 AM Off-Topic
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,562 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY Matt Finley Veteran
Matt Finley Veteran Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 27,562 Hudson Valley & Lake George NY	Correct, the answer is No. This is not what BIAB is designed to do. BIAB 2026 Win Audiophile. Software: Fender Studio One 8, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Presonus Quantom HD8 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.

Re: Use of BAIB for live production via Controller jacko_karel #621690 11/03/20 12:45 PM Off-Topic
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Pipeline Veteran P Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 7,954	I suggested a way they can do this is the wishlist last year, just have to wait until they do it. Watch Video Biab Live Chord Input Playing Biab Live Chord Input

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