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I think track settings are very useful.
But I don't know much about the menu.
Simple should be a simple change. I know that.

But what does bluesy mean? When checked, the sound is a little strange.
Can you describe the following functions in simple language:

bluesy:
held:
diretc input:
natural Arrangement:


In addition, I think several functions can be added here to make the paragraphs output intro, verse, chorus and interlude better

I drew a picture, please look

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The PlugIn and main Band-in-a-Box program understand the terms "Bluesy", "Held", "Direct Input" and "Natural Arrangement".

The PlugIn and main program understand "Intro" to be bars at the beginning (start) of a song that are not used (do not repeat) anywhere else in a song. "Intro" is NOT automatically labeled by the PlugIn or program. It is understood by how you structure your song.

The PlugIn and main program understand "End" to be the last 2 bars (for MIDI) or last four bars (RealTracks) of the song that do not repeat.

"Simple" means use simple chords; don't use fancy chords. If you put an Emsus711 on the chord chart (I don't think that is a real chord) the PlugIn and program will likely playback a Em.

"Bluesy" means to take a straight 8 or straight 16 even pattern and to add just a little bit of a swing or shuffle feel to the pattern.

"Held" tells the PlugIn and program to get chords from the "Holds" folder instead of the RealTracks folder. On a piano it is the same as playing a chord and holding the sustain pedal down. For a guitar strum a chord and let the chord ring and decay naturally.

"Direct Input" means to use the bare signal from an instrument with no effects added. A guitar or bass is connected direct to the audio interface. No reverb or effects are added to a keyboard or piano.

"Natural Arrangement" means playback chord transitions like a musician would playback the transition. For example a guitar player might make a multi-note run from the #6 to #5 strings while transitioning from a "G" chord to a "C" chord.

Neither the PlugIn nor main program understand "Verse" or "Interlude". If you want the PlugIn or main program to understand those terms you need to make a request in the +++ Band-in-a-Box Wishlist +++ forum section.

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The program & PlugIn see: There is NO Intro. The Chorus starts at bar 1. The Chorus stops at bar 32. Bars 1 to 32 repeats three (3) times. The End starts at bar 33.
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The program & PlugIn see: The Intro starts at bar 1. The Intro stops at bar 12. The Chorus starts at bar 13. The Chorus stops at bar 96. Bars 13 to 96 repeats two (2) times. The End starts at bar 97.

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Well done Charlie,
you covered the territory well AND I learnt something too.


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Originally Posted By: Jim Fogle
The PlugIn and main Band-in-a-Box program understand the terms "Bluesy", "Held", "Direct Input" and "Natural Arrangement".

The PlugIn and main program understand "Intro" to be bars at the beginning (start) of a song that are not used (do not repeat) anywhere else in a song. "Intro" is NOT automatically labeled by the PlugIn or program. It is understood by how you structure your song.

The PlugIn and main program understand "End" to be the last 2 bars (for MIDI) or last four bars (RealTracks) of the song that do not repeat.

"Simple" means use simple chords; don't use fancy chords. If you put an Emsus711 on the chord chart (I don't think that is a real chord) the PlugIn and program will likely playback a Em.

"Bluesy" means to take a straight 8 or straight 16 even pattern and to add just a little bit of a swing or shuffle feel to the pattern.

"Held" tells the PlugIn and program to get chords from the "Holds" folder instead of the RealTracks folder. On a piano it is the same as playing a chord and holding the sustain pedal down. For a guitar strum a chord and let the chord ring and decay naturally.

"Direct Input" means to use the bare signal from an instrument with no effects added. A guitar or bass is connected direct to the audio interface. No reverb or effects are added to a keyboard or piano.

"Natural Arrangement" means playback chord transitions like a musician would playback the transition. For example a guitar player might make a multi-note run from the #6 to #5 strings while transitioning from a "G" chord to a "C" chord.

Neither the PlugIn nor main program understand "Verse" or "Interlude". If you want the PlugIn or main program to understand those terms you need to make a request in the +++ Band-in-a-Box Wishlist +++ forum section.


Jim Fogle

Chorus repeat twice, often the second effect is different, it is difficult for me to grasp.
I think BIAB is suitable for practicing playing, guitar or piano.
But I want to make songs, which is more suitable for using bbvst plug-in
Through your explanation, I understand the above meaning. Thank you. I still want to add intro, verse, chorus and interconnect output. I'll leave a message on wishlist right away


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Open Song Settings.

Make sure "Vary Style In Middle Chorus" is disabled (not checked).

Play with the other settings to see what happens.

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OK, I'll remember this setting.
However, I don't want to use BIAB for the time being.

I use BB VST combined with other VST instrument plug-ins to make it faster. The BIAB interface also has various settings, which I personally don't like very much.
Without BB VST, I don't think I will use band in a box
I think BB VST is a breakthrough and an important reason for making band in a box more popular.
I don't deny that BIAB is also excellent, but if it is used to make a song, BB VST has greater advantages


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