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I hate asking basic questions... #743787 12/10/22 03:32 PM Beginners Forum
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 13 W wwhite3 OP Newbie
OP wwhite3 Newbie W Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	but it's been many years since I used BB I'm up and running and understand the interface again etc Last time I sued this was over 10 years ago. At the time though I know I wrote a chord pattern, picked a style, told BB to have it go through 3 times and end. The second time through it changed the beat a bit and played a solo. (Same tempo, just a bit more intensity on the drums etc) I think I somehow told it to use a guitar. (I still have the mp3 from that song I created) Then the 3rd time it went back to the first manner of playing. But the "lead" it generate (piano) was not the same as the first. Then a two bar end. I can't see how to tell it to put a different instrument and feel in the repeat o the second chorus.

Re: I hate asking basic questions... wwhite3 #743813 12/10/22 06:14 PM Beginners Forum
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AudioTrack Veteran Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 18,571 Melbourne, Australia	Originally Posted By: wwhite3 ... I can't see how to tell it to put a different instrument and feel in the repeat o the second chorus. I think what you are referring to is 'vary style in middle chorus'. Right click on the chord sheet, select Song Settings, then select the options you require: Attached Files (Click to download or enlarge) (Only available when you are logged in) 2022-12-11_15-11-54.jpg (95.46 KB, 97 downloads) BIAB & RB2024 Win.(Audiophile), Sonar Platinum, Cakewalk by Bandlab, Izotope Prod.Bundle, Roland RD-1000, Synthogy Ivory, Kontakt, Focusrite 18i20, KetronSD2, NS40M Monitors, Pioneer Active Monitors, AKG K271 Studio H'phones

Re: I hate asking basic questions... wwhite3 #743832 12/10/22 11:55 PM Beginners Forum
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Gordon Scott Expert Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,951 Hampshire, UK	Reference the subject line, I've always figured that if I didn't understand something, there was a pretty good chance that I wasn't alone, so the basic/dumb/silly question was worth asking. Only very rarely have I felt embarrassed after asking. Another factor in places like these fora is that PGM and others should be taking some note of how often such a question gets asked. If it's quite often, then something probably wants clarifying. I'm pretty sure that some of the videos arise that way. Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful. Kawai MP6, Korg M50, Ui24R, Saffire Pro 40. AVL:MXE Linux; Windows 11; Win8.1: Scarletts BIAB2022 UltraPAK, Reaper, a bunch of stuff.

Re: I hate asking basic questions... Gordon Scott #743993 12/11/22 01:46 PM Beginners Forum
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OP wwhite3 Newbie W Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	Thanks for both replies - I did figure out the "vary style" in middle chorus" I also (accidently) found the solution for the solo - check boxes for having the solo in the middle chorus and suppressing the melody. I'll figure it out later but I hope there is an option besides "chorus - solo - chorus. I can experiment but I wonder if you can have chorus - chorus - solo - chorus (not "middle) or other variations. Most likely - I'm still experimenting. Thanks again Last edited by wwhite3; 12/11/22 01:46 PM.

Re: I hate asking basic questions... wwhite3 #744028 12/11/22 04:58 PM Beginners Forum
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DrDan Veteran Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 11,500 Wauconda	Originally Posted By: wwhite3 I'll figure it out later but I hope there is an option besides "chorus - solo - chorus. I can experiment but I wonder if you can have chorus - chorus - solo - chorus (not "middle) or other variations. Of course, look for "expand" the arrangement. Dan, BIAB2024, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB Libraries, 1 TB(WD-Black), 2TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD)Data, Motu Audio Express, Keystation 61, SL88 Studio, Reaper

Re: I hate asking basic questions... DrDan #744234 12/12/22 03:21 PM Beginners Forum
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OP wwhite3 Newbie W Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	I did manage to see where this was - in the soloist section it says first, second, third chorus and whether to solo there or not. Now I'll try expanding thh arrangement as you suggest Thanks much!

Re: I hate asking basic questions... wwhite3 #744235 12/12/22 03:28 PM Beginners Forum
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OP wwhite3 Newbie W Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	OK - one more question How do I get back to the soloist track I have? When I click "soloist" and generate a soloist track it essentially acts like I don't already have one. If I click "edit solist track" none of those options bring back the dialog box I had

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