I have done a similar request in the past. The issue is, it would not be clear what I am asking for, unless you have tried (or seen a demo of the) Scaler from Plugin boutique.
So, my request is either please consider something similar instead of current chord builder or integrate chord building VSTs such as this so you can use it streamlined with chord grid of BIAB.
If we did not have "chord builder" in BIAB, I would not even considered such request, but if the one which is there currently is due for an update, please consider all the good points, including workflow of the Scaler. It is an amazing tool for chord / scales exploration.
P.S. I tried using Scaler in BIAB in the past, it is not smooth. There is a way of routing, so it acts as a "companion" but not well integrated.
Matt, You have to insert it as an instrument, not FX. Also make sure dll was installed in correct VST path.
Given all the music theory behind BIAB, I believe something similar can be done "in house". Pipeline's "chord picker" is a very good attempt, but because it is scripted to work in auto key mode, it is not fully integrated. If it is not on agenda, perhaps a better integration with Scaler and/or similar VSTs.
Matt, You have to insert it as an instrument, not FX. Also make sure dll was installed in correct VST path.
Given all the music theory behind BIAB, I believe something similar can be done "in house". Pipeline's "chord picker" is a very good attempt, but because it is scripted to work in auto key mode, it is not fully integrated. If it is not on agenda, perhaps a better integration with Scaler and/or similar VSTs.
Many thanks!
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+++1000 ! I tried the chord-Re-harmonizer a few times. I was surprised that I had not seen it before. BUT what STUNNED me most was WHY has this NOT been implemented as DEFAULT way for BIAB to detect chords from a Midifile? I mean, we KNOW what midifile we import, right? Is it Jazz, New age, Pop, a.s.o. ALL the styles listed in the Reharmonizer.. So, that's a great idea. AND, I got some really nice chords from it that I even never heard about it before...
BUT, what surprised me most was that it re-harmonize from the melody line ONLY.. If we want to import chords from a midifile, we are told to tell what channel the bass part is, and what channel the chording track is. So I ASSUME that is what is needed to figure out the best chords. But in the Reharmonizer the melody line is enough? That does not make any sense to me...
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