Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 I was thinking about picking this up as I want to ply my new found theory skills by working writing something by writing actual notes on staff paper instead of noodling with my bass or guitar. I used a demo version years ago and thought it was kinda neat, so I visited their site and apparently they have a new version out. I wasn't looking for this feature but could be kinda cool, don't you think: The amazing "Chords from MP3" feature (Audio Chord Wizard) automatically figures out the chords from any MP3, WAV or WMA audio file, and displays them in Band-in-a-Box. Just load in any MP3 file and you'll instantly see the chords. The Audio Wizard also figures out tempo, bar lines, key and fine-tuning from the MP3, WAV or WMA audio file. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have Version 10 and it has that feature. I really don't use BIB except if I have song ideas and kind of want to get a gist of what I want to write Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokinfiddler Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 band in a box is an awesome program especially the newest version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'm watching the video on the site about the new features. According to what I'm hearing/seeing, it even detects the bassline and lists it below the major chords. If it's accurate, that's pretty amazing to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arcellus Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'd try that feature out first if you can, maybe they offer a demo. In my experience, automatic transcriber gadgets leave a LOT to be desired. That being said, BIAB is a great practice tool (I use version 9) - and if you're into playing jazz standards, you can get a file containing all of the "New Real Book" tunes in BIAB format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 My theory instructor thinks this program is great but recommends Finale for working on sheet music. He thought that the Audio Chord Wizard is an awesome feature if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In Absentia Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 Link So, I could load a cd of one of my favorite bands, and the sheet music would just generate from it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have Version 10 and it has that feature. I really don't use BIB except if I have song ideas and kind of want to get a gist of what I want to write great avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 So, I could load a cd of one of my favorite bands, and the sheet music would just generate from it? No, I don't think it will generate sheet music. It will give you the chord progressions though. I'm just concerned about the accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 I have Version 10 and it has that feature. It's listed as a new feature in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 It's listed as a new feature in 2007. Bottom left button in the toolbar on mine has a notation editor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 Bottom left button in the toolbar on mine has a notation editor So, you can hit that button, load an mp3, wma or wav, and then is will spit out the chords and the bass line notes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 No. I was referring to this: I was thinking about picking this up as I want to ply my new found theory skills by working writing something by writing actual notes on staff paper instead of noodling with my bass or guitar. Glad thats all cleared up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 No. I was referring to this: Glad thats all cleared up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 Fixed. See above. Sorry, TBroom,...my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 Fixed. See above. Sorry, TBroom,...my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 I'd try that feature out first if you can, maybe they offer a demo. In my experience, automatic transcriber gadgets leave a LOT to be desired.That being said, BIAB is a great practice tool (I use version 9) - and if you're into playing jazz standards, you can get a file containing all of the "New Real Book" tunes in BIAB format. I'll second this motion!! I have, I think it's called Senzio or Sergio or something like that. I mistakes other harmonics like from guitar riffs and stuff I guess and interprets them as chords, so usually the real chords are there but with all these other chords in between that don't seem to make any sense. Then you can edit them out, but in the time you figure out what belongs and what doesn't I could have taken them off by ear faster. I'm not saying that the program you're looking at might not be a lot better, I'm not familiar with it, but just saying be warned to be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bholder Posted February 28, 2007 Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 So, does it work? (The "figure out the chords" feature, that is.) If so, I agree, pretty damn cool and pretty damn impressive! So I take it this is a software package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 28, 2007 So, does it work? (The "figure out the chords" feature, that is.) If so, I agree, pretty damn cool and pretty damn impressive! So I take it this is a software package? There's a link in the first post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted March 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 Got this reply from a long-time user of BIAB: Works pretty good on simple "pop" and "rock" chord songs. Occasionally will miss a chord or make it not the right chord but easily figured out. Works not so hot on complex jazz chording songs. Has a bit of trouble with suspended acoustic guitar chords prevalent in rock musics, too, those chords with the held open E and the like while change the underlying notes/chords. Very good at grabbing bass lines, though, and this can make it worthwhile in itself as you can transfer that which the ACW grabs directly into a BIAB layout and then correct whatever needs to be corrected on the chord grid there. A real timesaver in that you don't have to count bars or layout the song manually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members K7Baixo Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 Buy it - test it - get back to us. I'll send you a track of "Scorpio" if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PtPt Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 My theory instructor thinks this program is great but recommends Finale for working on sheet music. He thought that the Audio Chord Wizard is an awesome feature if it works. This would be cool if it works.Many tracks use weird chords that are hard to figure out from listening.I don't know how it would get past the overdubs though.If you should try it let me know how it works. Pt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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