Technical information

Chapter 12: Tutors and Wizards
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The setting for “Write Chord Summary Notes to Soloist Track” is only used for diagnostic or special purposes.
When set, the Soloist track will contain a special track that has a chord written every 2 beats (or whatever the setting
for chord resolution is) that contains every note found for the chord. This shows you the type of logic that the Chord
Wizard is basing its decisions on. If you encounter a song that gives incorrect results for the chords, you can try this
setting and then examine the Soloist track to see the actual notes of the chords. Chord-stepping through the track
(using [Ins] and [Del] on the Numpad) allows you to quickly hear the chords.
You can optionally include controllers, pitch bend, patch changes, and lyrics from the MIDI file.
MIDI File to Style Wizard
Making styles with the Style Wizard is a process involving:
− Loading a MIDI file into the Style Wizard.
− Listening to the MIDI file by muting channels to identify parts.
− Picking the channels to use for the BB Parts.
− Picking the snapshot bars for the “a” and “b” substyle.
− Pressing the [Generate NEW style…] button.
The Style Wizard is used to generate a Band-in-a-Box Style from a MIDI file. It does this by analyzing the file and
creating patterns emulating the notes and rhythms for the style. First off, you'd need to get a MIDI file to use.
Important: You should use a MIDI file that you have composed and arranged – if not, you need to first get permission of
the composer and arranger before making a style from the MIDI file.
Style Wizard Dialog
Open the Style Creation Wizard dialog with the Style Wizard button or from the Styles menu by choosing
the Style Wizard menu item.
Once you open the dialog, you should select a MIDI file. You'll then see the name of the MIDI file
in the MIDI file label.
Once chosen, the Style Wizard will display the channels, patches, and number of
events in the “Tracks Area” of the Style Wizard. It will look like this…
Here's a sample row from the Tracks Area.
This indicates that “Channel 2” is used in the file. The checkbox indicates that it will sound when the [Play] button
in the Style Wizard is pressed. Deselecting this checkbox will mute the channel during playback. Muting/Playing
the channels is essential in auditioning the MIDI file to determine which “BB Parts” to use, and what bars to use for
“Snapshot bars.”