2012 (Macintosh)

Chapter 11: User Programmable Functions 172
Use Close Harmony
This only applies to 2 and 3 part harmonies.
If set to =0, then it will use only close harmonies (mainly 3rds for 2 part
harmonies).
If set to =1, it will use mostly 3rds, with some 6ths for 2 part harmonies.
If set to =99, it will use mostly 6ths, with some 3rds for 2 part harmonies.
If set to =100, then it will use only wide harmonies (i.e. mainly 6th for 2 part
harmonies).
If set to between 2 and 98, it will vary between close and open harmonies (for 2
and 3 part harmonies).
Use Passing Chords (Melody) Default = 100 %
Band-in-a-Box will sort out when to use passing harmonies, based on factors
like the duration of the note, the next note, the chord tone, the velocity, previous
notes, and other factors. You don't need to be aware of any of this. You can
visually see when the harmony is using a passing chord. The harmony display is
usually blue, but when there is a passing chord, it displays as RED.
If you don't want passing chords, set this value to = 0. We usually leave it at
100%.
Lowest Harmony Note
You can set a lowest note for the harmony to play. When the melody is low,
harmonies begin to sound “muddy,” so you can avoid the harmony being played
below a certain note.