User Guide

Chapter 11: User Programmable Functions
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Endings Default = 80%
This setting only applies to Melodists that are using the Jazz Swing (Melody1.ST2) or
Waltz (MelodyWLZ1.ST2) databases. This determines the % of time that endings of the
A sections (in AABA forms) will be simple endings (1 or 2 notes) instead of complete
phrases. Usually AABA tunes end with simple phrases at the end of the A section, so
this option is normally left at 80% or higher.
Choose Unusual Chord Progressions Default = 0
If set to a value other than zero, the Melodist will generate a typical chord progressions.
For example, instead of a Dm7 | G7 | Cmaj7, the Melodist might generate Dm7 | Db7 |
Cmaj7 Am7.
Force Long Phrases Default = 20
This determines the % of time that the Melodist will try to generate long phrases (4 bars
or more). The “downside” to setting it higher than 20 will be a loss of uniqueness in the
phrases generated. The setting shouldn't be set much higher than 20.
Mix Minor and Major Chord Progressions Default = 0
Typical major key chord progressions have progressions like (in the key of C) Dm7 | G7 |
Cmaj7, whereas in the key of Am, they would be | Bm7b5 | E7 | Am6. This setting
determines how much the two types of progressions should be mixed in a single song.
Chord Substitutions Throughout the Form Default = 0
Normally an AABA song has identical chords for each “a” section. If this setting is
greater than zero, the Melodist will generate chord substitutions throughout the various
“a” sections, while preserving the identical melodies!
Number of Variations to Choose From Default = 15