User Guide

Chapter 15: Reference
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Play Lead-In Even If Intro Present
If a song has an intro, it’s usually not necessary to play the 2 bar lead-in count. There's a new option to always
OMIT the lead-in if an intro is present.
Lead-in type
This can be drum patterns instead of “1-2-1234.” You can specify to play two bars of drum patterns instead of the
count-in. You may prefer hearing the drum beat to a simple count-in, since it provides more information about the
upcoming groove. If you’re playing with Band-in-a-Box live on a “dance floor,” this setting will avoid “dead air”
between songs, and keep the drumbeat going. Includes options to have “a” or “b” drum fills or patterns play for the
two bars.
Audible Lead-In/Volume
Enables audible count-in. If you would like the lead-in bars to be played, but just want the drum lead-in quieter (or
silent) set the Drum Volume to = 0 (for silent).
Instrument/ Pattern
You can select any drum instrument for the count in. You can choose different count-in rhythms, e.g., tap on 2 and
4 instead of 1-2-3-4. There's a new “smart lead-in” option to silence the drum count-in if a melody lead-in has
begun.
Smart Lead-in
A smart lead-in avoids playing the count-in drum sound during a Melody pickup.
Lead-in drum count if drums muted/disabled
Previously, when the drum track was muted (or disabled in a song), the count-in drum click wouldn't play. This
option can play the drum count-in in all circumstances. Drummers who play along with BB by muting the drum
track should find this feature useful. To set this option, choose Opt. | Preferences and set “Lead-in drum count if
drums muted or disabled” to true (default is true).
Metronome Options
Visible Metronome
You can display a visible metronome on-screen during the entire song (or just the lead-in). Choose the screen
position (top-right or center), and the size (up to near full screen size). Also choose the visual metronome pattern