A few shortcuts to:
- Toggle between Composition View and Part/Line at Playback Position
- Zoom in/out the workspace horizontally
- Zoom in/out the track vertically
Feature requests
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- KVRer
- 14 posts since 27 Mar, 2021
Small feature request
A few shortcuts to:
A few shortcuts to:
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- KVRAF
- 1752 posts since 30 Nov, 2013
Hello Attila! I would ask you to add the ability to the Loop Options (Region) the ability not only to type with the buttons to set the length of the region, but to set them by "drag the mouse up and down". Thanks.
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musicdevelopments musicdevelopments https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=223336 - KVRAF
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- 6010 posts since 9 Jan, 2010
Hello lulukom,
this is implemented in the new beta version, v4.2b3.
Thanks,
Attila
this is implemented in the new beta version, v4.2b3.
Thanks,
Attila
lulukom wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 9:26 pm Hello Attila! I would ask you to add the ability to the Loop Options (Region) the ability not only to type with the buttons to set the length of the region, but to set them by "drag the mouse up and down". Thanks.
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- KVRian
- 1177 posts since 13 Mar, 2017
I'd like to suggest adding to Rapid Composer the ability to export a Music XML file of the Master Track, by which I basically mean the chord progression (plus key, tempo, time sig).
This would allow other programs and apps to load in a chord progression initially defined in RC. which is a great environment in which to do such.
This would be very similar to the current 'Export Chords as Text', but just packaged according to Music XML, which is a standard (and which is not all that complicated at this simple level).
This would allow other programs and apps to load in a chord progression initially defined in RC. which is a great environment in which to do such.
This would be very similar to the current 'Export Chords as Text', but just packaged according to Music XML, which is a standard (and which is not all that complicated at this simple level).
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- KVRian
- 1177 posts since 13 Mar, 2017
While I'm on the subject of Music XML, I 'd like to suggest giving Rapid Composer the ability to import Music XML (the chords) as well.
I note for example that Band-in-a-Box can export chords as Music XML, so it would be great if any of the thousands of songs (chord progressions) already available for BIAB could be brought into RC as progressions with by just a) Music XML export from BIAB followed by b) Music XML import into RC.
I note for example that Band-in-a-Box can export chords as Music XML, so it would be great if any of the thousands of songs (chord progressions) already available for BIAB could be brought into RC as progressions with by just a) Music XML export from BIAB followed by b) Music XML import into RC.
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- KVRian
- 1177 posts since 13 Mar, 2017
Turning to a completely different particular possibility of synergy, I think it would be fantastic if the world of Rapid Composer and the world of Melody Paths could be linked up.
Understanding chord progressions with the IFR exercise "Melody Paths"
Imagine if any progression inside RC could be converted (and/or exported) into a melody path chart by a simple button press.
Or, perhaps a separate app to do it rather than RC itself.
The point in my eyes is that RC already has a fantastic database of chords. A Melody Path chart is merely a columnar representation of any chord progression showing now the notes comprising each chord fall inside a single octave. IOW, half or more of the work has already been done. It's fundamentally just a matter of output formatting to bring it on home.
Whether as a formal collaboration between Music Developments and IFR, or not, or as something done inside Rapid Composer, or not, I think the musical education enhancement potential here is very high, and programmatically, the job could be considered to be low-hanging fruit!
Understanding chord progressions with the IFR exercise "Melody Paths"
Imagine if any progression inside RC could be converted (and/or exported) into a melody path chart by a simple button press.
Or, perhaps a separate app to do it rather than RC itself.
The point in my eyes is that RC already has a fantastic database of chords. A Melody Path chart is merely a columnar representation of any chord progression showing now the notes comprising each chord fall inside a single octave. IOW, half or more of the work has already been done. It's fundamentally just a matter of output formatting to bring it on home.
Whether as a formal collaboration between Music Developments and IFR, or not, or as something done inside Rapid Composer, or not, I think the musical education enhancement potential here is very high, and programmatically, the job could be considered to be low-hanging fruit!
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- KVRer
- 18 posts since 5 May, 2020
Please, add some tool for quick editing of pitch bend and attaching it to melody and rhythm patterns (not just to some moments in time).
As I think, it could be just a simple bezier curves with two controllers, and it is much more convenient, than now, because now user has to try to draw series of bars by mouse and, moreover, has to draw it from the center value or to the center value, not just from zero, that would be much easier. And has to do it every time from scratch, not being able even to move it through timeline.
Pitch bend is very common in electro-guitar tracks, and, now, it is main slowing factor inside the program, which radically speeds up all other things.
As I think, it could be just a simple bezier curves with two controllers, and it is much more convenient, than now, because now user has to try to draw series of bars by mouse and, moreover, has to draw it from the center value or to the center value, not just from zero, that would be much easier. And has to do it every time from scratch, not being able even to move it through timeline.
Pitch bend is very common in electro-guitar tracks, and, now, it is main slowing factor inside the program, which radically speeds up all other things.
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- KVRian
- 1177 posts since 13 Mar, 2017
Hi,
I notice when I use the 'G' key to regenerate a selected generator (phrase) that the regeneration is essentially immediate. IOW the "old" phrase does not finish out as-is, but instead the "new" phrase takes over right away. I'm sure this is often desirable.
Alternatively though, and also at least sometimes desirable (IMO), would be to have (an option for) the "old" phrase to finish as-is and the "new" phrase to begin with the next cycle (I have loop enabled). IOW, "phrase regeneration quantization" (but I'm only really concerned with a quant interval of "phase").
Another way to state the goal is that it is (sometimes) desirable to be able to be able to play new discrete full phrase after new discrete full phrase, triggering the changes via a keypress. It could be that there is an option to change the behavior of 'G', or it could be that there is a new behavior assigned to a new key.
If this is currently possible, I appreciate if someone could please advise me how to do it. If not currently possible, then I suggest it as a feature request. Thanks!
I notice when I use the 'G' key to regenerate a selected generator (phrase) that the regeneration is essentially immediate. IOW the "old" phrase does not finish out as-is, but instead the "new" phrase takes over right away. I'm sure this is often desirable.
Alternatively though, and also at least sometimes desirable (IMO), would be to have (an option for) the "old" phrase to finish as-is and the "new" phrase to begin with the next cycle (I have loop enabled). IOW, "phrase regeneration quantization" (but I'm only really concerned with a quant interval of "phase").
Another way to state the goal is that it is (sometimes) desirable to be able to be able to play new discrete full phrase after new discrete full phrase, triggering the changes via a keypress. It could be that there is an option to change the behavior of 'G', or it could be that there is a new behavior assigned to a new key.
If this is currently possible, I appreciate if someone could please advise me how to do it. If not currently possible, then I suggest it as a feature request. Thanks!
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- KVRian
- 1177 posts since 13 Mar, 2017
Re: the Melody Paths mentioned above -
I've pretty much implemented the Melody Pathc idea in Rapid Composer (neglecting the specific graphics shown on by IFR on YouTube, which aren't really necessary for functionality or practice).
Pressing 'G' on the Solo Vox track generates a new Melody Path over the chosen chords. I've set up simple whole note melodies in the generator. This can be complexified if desired.
Of course the chord progression in the Master Track can be changed as well!
As the melody notes are labeled with both number and name, it works great for "Sing the Numbers" practice (or sing-the-note-names, if you wanna try to develop absolute pitch).
Pictures and composition attached.
I've pretty much implemented the Melody Pathc idea in Rapid Composer (neglecting the specific graphics shown on by IFR on YouTube, which aren't really necessary for functionality or practice).
Pressing 'G' on the Solo Vox track generates a new Melody Path over the chosen chords. I've set up simple whole note melodies in the generator. This can be complexified if desired.
Of course the chord progression in the Master Track can be changed as well!
As the melody notes are labeled with both number and name, it works great for "Sing the Numbers" practice (or sing-the-note-names, if you wanna try to develop absolute pitch).
Pictures and composition attached.
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Last edited by sj1 on Fri May 07, 2021 10:39 pm, edited 7 times in total.
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- KVRian
- 1177 posts since 13 Mar, 2017
BTW, a thing I'm noticing about the composition posted above is that when I select the Solo Vox melody generator phrase and press 'G', the 3rd note stays the same every time.
From my melody generator settings, I cannot see why this would be the case.
If it is explainable, I would appreciate the explanation. Otherwise, possibly it is bug. Thanks!
From my melody generator settings, I cannot see why this would be the case.
If it is explainable, I would appreciate the explanation. Otherwise, possibly it is bug. Thanks!
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- KVRAF
- 1752 posts since 30 Nov, 2013
Hello Attila!
I would very much like to be able to drag drum midi files directly into the percussion generator for auto conversion, and it is desirable to also export by dragging and dropping from the percussion generator to DAW. This would greatly speed up and simplify the work with percussion files.
I would very much like to be able to drag drum midi files directly into the percussion generator for auto conversion, and it is desirable to also export by dragging and dropping from the percussion generator to DAW. This would greatly speed up and simplify the work with percussion files.
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- KVRist
- 42 posts since 24 Nov, 2000 from London
I dont understand why when I change the scale in the timeline, the set of rules used in the chord suggestor does not automatically follow the scale I have set. Instead, I have the change the rule manually. Is there a reason for this? Shouldn't the defualt behaviour be for the chord rule to automatically follow the scale that has been set?
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- KVRian
- 1177 posts since 13 Mar, 2017
Well, since we can create our own rule sets, if we have applied a custom rule set we might very well not want that to be undone by a simple change of scale choice.barza wrote: Tue May 25, 2021 9:36 am Shouldn't the defualt behaviour be for the chord rule to automatically follow the scale that has been set?
Changing hidden things without announcement is problematic, generally speaking, IMO.
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- KVRist
- 42 posts since 24 Nov, 2000 from London
You could accomodate the use of custom rule sets easily since the default is major scale rules and use of custom rules has to be specified. You could either (a) not change the rule being used once 'custom' has been selected if the scale is changed, or (b) put a 'lock' item next to the custom rule selection which would need to be clicked and then it would not change. My guess is that the majority of users are not using custom rules and to have the rule set follow your scale selection would be more intuitive for most.