Just wanted to mention that MusicDevelopments implemented the following in recent builds:
- new "Melody Generator" phrase generator (very useful and powerful)
- custom phrase save folder location setting (all custom phrases save as separate files, easily backed up)
- snap to and grid now have Bar option
- number keys select lines in the Structure composer (and RC automatically creates a looped time selection as you work in that particular line. The number 0 shows the entire composition.
- same as above, CTRL+number selects "Parts" (formerly called "Verses")
- "Verse" (in Structure Inspector) renamed to "Part" and "Divide" (composition view/phrases) named to the more common "Split."
- Backslash key (\) splits phrase at desired location (no longer is a "Generator", of course)
- Insert key inserts beat at desired location
- CTRL+Insert inserts bar at desired location
- Piano soundfont is default sound for chord selection (Pad Soundfont took too long to decay when auditioning chords)
- "L" key is new shortcut for "Generate & Apply" in the Phrase Inspector window (see RapidComposer Tutorial Part 5 on YouTube)
- RC's timebase defaults to Measures:Beats:Hundredths, and the Structure Inspector also defaults to Measures:Beats (easier to know where you are).
- Default Snap to setting is "Beat", not eighth or 16th note.
- Structure Inspector automatically numbers each Part as one is added, and Lines are now tied to the parts they come from (also auto-numbered).
- and MUCH more!!!
Also, this is still a maybe (but highly likely)... when you register/buy RC (either LE or Full), you will have access to a downloadable zip file with over 100 custom phrases (At least 50 Melody Generators in a "vocal"-style rhythm, both with straight and swing feels, plus common rock/pop piano accompaniment patterns, and more)... a lot of work by myself and the developer... by the end of the year. We recommend you unzip these phrases/extract them to your "custom phrases" folder (mentioned above in the new features).
The RC Manual for version 2.3 (latest build) is being completely revised and rewritten by myself, with updated screenshots (October 2013) and clearly explained directions, in addition to helpful video tutorials, that we recommend you view in addition to the manual text.
Thanks a bunch for your support of RC... as I have always said, RC is insanely cool and powerful, and is only going to get better and better.
