Most chords don’t play correctly. Let’s be clear on this.

If PGmusic says BB “recognizes” chords, it’s incorrect and dishonest. Basically, Band in a box plays all the seventh chords and diminished. Beyond that (11ths, 9ths, even soms basis b9 stuff we play on a daily basis) it either doesn’t play it, or it depends on the instrument or real style. But mostly: BB knows no more than 8 chord types.

I did these videos 2 years ago. Peter Gannon PM’ed to discuss it. BB’s bass part follows the key of the song, not the chord type, is what I learned.

The conclusion must be: Band in a box can display a lot of chords, but can’t play them

Every serious investigation into MIDI and Real Tracks reveals that the harmony is poor inside band in a box.


Midi isn’t any better:

Last edited by Dzjang; 10/29/22 04:25 AM.
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