This comes in handy if I want to merge similar styles and chord progression demos (since each style has a sample demo that could be in a different key).Īnd so, what does BIAB offer that I typically don’t use (yet)? That could fill several pages, but consider these features. I also, sometimes, use the transpose function, which transposes all the chords to a different key (although you can select a different key and keep all the chords). And often I play around with the Mixer, adjusting my levels, adding plug-ins, etc. That really comes in handy when wanting to develop a composition that extends beyond the usual chord changes. Sometimes, I also use the Chord Wizard, which helps in finding the right chord, based merely on knowing the root, e.g., C#, etc. Again, BIAB offers this, as does its RealBand sister program, which comes with BIAB, but I’m accustomed to working in a different DAW, and so that is what I do. Now, although BIAB does offer the ability to record your own tracks, I often export those tracks in wav format (mp3 and other formats available) to my DAW, whereby I add finishing touches, do mixing, etc. I may want a different instrument for one track, or a different style of the instrument, e.g., a different rock, jazz or country voicing, or perhaps even a sax or piano soloist to play over a few bars while my guitar soloing focuses more on chord changes or riffing. I may want a similar or slightly different style (and there often are plenty from which to choose), which can be applied to the entire composition or only part of it (you can change various elements at any point, including bpm and music style). Once a structure of some sort is created or loaded, there are several other options that I typically use. The only thing left is the development of a melody or some chord comping. This third option certainly gets you out of your comfort zone, as you can select a style of music you typically may not play or compose to (e.g., bossa nova, country ballad, classic funk or reggae), and the chords within that genre are supplied to you.
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A third option is most fun of all, whereby I’ll choose a music style and load its demo, which provides all the chords and a full band. Other times, I may not know what I want to compose and merely pick an appropriate beat (e.g., 120 bpm), etc., and jam to nothing but a drum beat until a decent riff comes to light. From there I will narrow my choice to a handful that have the right feel (e.g., 4/4 or swing), etc.
For example, if my composition idea is Hard Rock, then obviously I would choose that genre (or possibly moderate rock or metal), as opposed to jazz or country. First, I may have an idea for a riff or concept and know the genre of music, bpm, etc., and I will choose a ‘style’ within BIAB (most often with real tracks/instruments, as opposed to MIDI-based instruments, although there are some cool MIDI styles).
I certainly do not use all the capabilities, but this is a short run-down of how I use the program as both an improvising noodler and a composer. The massive number of functions in BIAB is nothing short of bewildering and, concurrently, inspiring.
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