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Chapter 9: MIDI Recording
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Chapter 9: MIDI Recording
Band-in-a-Box has two built-in MIDI sequencer tracks. They are named the Melody and Soloist tracks, but they can
be used to record any MIDI part you like – such as drum overdubs or layered accompaniments. MIDI can be
recorded in Band-in-a-Box
- Live with a MIDI keyboard, MIDI guitar, or MIDI wind controller.
- In step time by entering notes in the Notation window with the mouse.
- Using the Wizard feature to “play” notes with your QWERTY keyboard.
- Importing a pre-recorded Standard MIDI File into the Melody or Soloist.
Recording Live In Real Time
You can punch In/Out, do unlimited overdubs, record directly to the tag or the ending, and start recording
from any bar. To record live using your MIDI keyboard, guitar, or wind controller click on the [Rec.]
button, or type the letter [R], or choose the menu option Melody | Record Melody. The Record Melody
dialog box will appear.
If you're sure that the settings are correct, just press “R” twice to immediately start Recording.
Tip: If you select the “Overdub underlying melody” option in the Record Melody dialog, you will hear the underlying melody
while recording.
Pressing this button will launch the MIDI Recording Filter. The Record Filter supports all MIDI
controllers and the sustain pedal.
You can record any type of MIDI information to the Melody or Soloist tracks, and use the Record Filter to select
what types to include. Choosing Opt. | Filter for recording will also launch the Record Filter dialog.
Press [Record] or the [R] key again to begin recording.
Stop recording by pressing the [Esc] key, or the spacebar, or by clicking the [Stop] button. The OK – Keep Take
dialog will open.