|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 32
Enthusiast
|
OP
Enthusiast
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 32 |
Could you pls explain why you may need MicroChords (multiple chords per beat) in BIAB?
I thought in popular music, at most you have one chord per beat. So why MicroChords? Are there any particular songs that use this feature?
Thank you
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,937
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 26,937 |
This was one of the longest and most frequently requested features to add to BIAB. Prior versions were limited to four chords per measure, and with certain limitations to the rhythms allowed.
While you could ask BIAB to play a chord earlier than a given beat, what they call a Push, you could not then have another chord on that same original beat. Here's a simple example: many songs require a chord on the 'and' of beat four, and then another chord on beat one of the next measure. Now you can do that, and much more.
BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 2,603
Product Manager
|
|
Product Manager
Joined: May 2020
Posts: 2,603 |
This was one of the longest and most frequently requested features to add to BIAB. Prior versions were limited to four chords per measure, and with certain limitations to the rhythms allowed.
While you could ask BIAB to play a chord earlier than a given beat, what they call a Push, you could not then have another chord on that same original beat. Here's a simple example: many songs require a chord on the 'and' of beat four, and then another chord on beat one of the next measure. Now you can do that, and much more.
This, plus now you can add in chords to create a transition. You could add a short run of chords on the last beat of the bar to "walk" up or down to the next bar basically. The nice thing is that you can specify which instruments follow it so as to make it sound more natural - example, it would be weird for a guitar to play different chords on 16th notes, but could sound great with just the bass and piano.
I work here
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,173
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,173 |
It also allows different bits to be played by various instruments. For example: when playing in a live band it is very common for two guitars to be playing subtle differences. One guitar staying pretty much to the chord and the other doing little fiddly bits within the chord here and there. Not everyone playing the exact same chord at the same time. Using MicroChords it is possible to add those bits.
Using MicroChords adds a whole new level.
It is also possible to add emphasis in various parts by one or more instruments.
Just a thought
Tony
Last edited by Teunis; 12/28/21 09:54 PM.
HP i7-4770 16GB 1TB SSD, Win 10 Home,
Focusrite 2i2 3rd Gen, Launchkey 61, Maton CW80, Telecaster, Ovation Elite TX, Yamaha Pacifica 612
BB 2022(912) RB 2022(2), CakeWalk, Reaper 6, Audacity, Melodyne 5 Editor, Izotope Music Production Suite 4.1
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginners Forum
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,671
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,671 |
Also, a lot of very slow songs will have 8th or 16th note chord changes. Microchords finally allows you to notate them properly.
John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 2x2TB, 1x4TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 2x1.5TB, 2x2TB, 1x4TB SATA BB2025/UMC404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/MixBus/Notion/Finale/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!
Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.
Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.
Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano
Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!
Bonjour à tous,
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music
Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:
BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation
Voilà, enjoy!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Stay up to date—get the latest update now!
Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!
Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Get the latest update today!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!
First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!
www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm
Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.
Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.
Check out the forum post for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics84,060
Posts774,210
Members39,539
| |
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean