Hi I just found this by accident, I've been trying to migrate everything away from Windows and BIAB is one of the points of blockage. The version marked 339...
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oledahlrasmussen
oledahlrasmu...
Jun 1, 2009 4:34 am
Have just downloaded the impro-visor and am quite excited. However, I'm wondering why the latin accompaignment is the way it is, in particular the piano style....
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keller_91711
Jun 1, 2009 6:14 am
... Ole, Thanks for your comments. The latin style is admittedly deficient and indeed the comping should be changed. I think that 'latin' was our first...
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nigglerx
Jun 1, 2009 5:17 pm
Bob - Thanks for being here to answer these things! There are a couple of questions I'd like to ask. 1) Is it possible to export a midi file out of Impro-visor...
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keller_91711
Jun 2, 2009 7:46 am
... I have created a new "latin" style that will replace the existing one in the next release. While not perfect, it has more variety than the existing one....
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Mario Rimolo (what el...
mariorimolo
Jun 2, 2009 9:29 pm
Can this .sty files be used in BIAB? ... From the Moderator: No, it cannot, sorry. Bob...
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nigglerx
Jun 4, 2009 1:01 am
Bob - Thanks for your replies. I'm new to this so forgive me if I haven't looked closely enough at the tutorial. Incidentally, I've noticed that the Generator...
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nigelm
nigglerx
Jun 4, 2009 4:29 pm
Thanks, Bob. I'm enjoying Impro-Visor. It comes up with some neat licks. I've also solved the other queries too. Well done for your hard work. Â ... From:...
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John Elliott (personal)
john.elliott...
Jun 4, 2009 10:51 pm
Lydian is the default scale for M7?! This reminds me of a conversation with Conrad: "I always used to wonder why the George Russel cohorts always sounded like ...
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Mike Laatz
mikelaatz
Jun 5, 2009 3:31 pm
Hello there I've just joined this group. Can anyone tell me about integrating
Impro-visor and Band-in-a-box? Thanks Mike Laatz...
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countandduke@...
countandduke
Jun 5, 2009 5:36 pm
Others will know more than I do but I believe there is limited integration although if you can save things in midi you might be able to import a song.? BIG UPS...
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keller_91711
Jun 5, 2009 5:49 pm
... Mike, You might intend "interoperability" rather than "integration". It is nearly impossible to integrate with a closed proprietary product such as BIAB....
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nigglerx
Jun 6, 2009 5:04 pm
John - Generally the 'correct' scale to use over a major-type chord when it's not the tonic is the lydian. For example, an FM7 in the key of C would be played...
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sorthaz
Jun 6, 2009 5:05 pm
Well Keller beat me to my question concerning input of a MIDI file. Can I therefore assume that melodies can not be imputted via MIDI keyboard as well. (I...
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keller_91711
Jun 6, 2009 5:14 pm
... Melodies can be input from a MIDI keyboard in real-time using the Record feature (red button on the left side of the toolbar). However, if using a...
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Paolo
musilosophy06
Jun 6, 2009 8:00 pm
Hullo. You must use C major scale over a CMaj chord IF it is the FIRST degree in C major key OR you must use a Gmaj scale over a Cmaj chord IF this chord is...
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keller_91711
Jun 6, 2009 8:36 pm
... In jazz lore, the 4th of the major scale is called the "avoid note" over a major or major 7th chord. There doesn't seem to be much disagreement that a...
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David Baron
dovidbaron
Jun 7, 2009 6:37 pm
... I do not use BIAB but have been using Jammer Pro for a long time. I have recently posted on that mailing list on this issue of interoperability. MusicXML...
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john.elliott24@...
john.elliott...
Jun 7, 2009 6:37 pm
... Yes, I know; this is why it can sound 'wrong' to play #4 on *all* M7 chords. It might sound interesting to play Lydian on chord one occasionally, but if...
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john.elliott24@...
john.elliott...
Jun 7, 2009 7:43 pm
Bob Thanks for you reply. I largely agree with your summary. I think we also need to remember that a 'passing' #4 in a solo is not as impactful as voicing it...
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keller_91711
Jun 7, 2009 8:03 pm
... John, Thanks. Opinions are always welcome. I am probably in agreement with you, that there are "too many" #4's generated over typical major harmony, when...
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nigelm
nigglerx
Jun 7, 2009 9:56 pm
You're doubtless right in what you say but let's remember this is a machine! It's a computer program, not a person. It has to function within certain...
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NickMtl
nickprud
Jun 7, 2009 10:54 pm
The reason Midi became so widely adopted was because somebody (Dave Smith) was willing to do all the work and provide the source code for his implementation to...
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mikelaatz
Jun 8, 2009 7:37 am
Thanks; I appreciate the feedback. Mike Laatz Capetown (www.capetownjazz.com)...
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omega_cubed@...
jaz_will
Jun 9, 2009 8:46 pm
... I don't know how the grammar works, but is it completely random or do various color tones gets inserted with different weight probability? I've only been...
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keller_91711
Jun 9, 2009 8:59 pm
... The grammar controls the sequencing of note categories (chord tones, color tones, approach tones, scale tones) and the duration of these notes. There are...
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omega_cubed@...
jaz_will
Jun 10, 2009 7:17 pm
... Okay, so my terminology is completely wrong. Sorry about that. After taking a look at...
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keller_91711
Jun 10, 2009 7:30 pm
... Some variant on this seems feasible and I will look at it for a future release. I think I would tend toward a relative multiplier (which could be 0) for...
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haml1051
Jun 11, 2009 4:52 am
I just downloaded the program and was wondering if there is a way to remove the piano from the rhythm section, so that my piano students can play along with...
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haml1051
Jun 11, 2009 4:59 am
I found when installing the program using Windows XP, I had a few problems. Here are the solutions for users who may run into similar issues: I found that the...
