Pre-DAW software

[grandmatarkin]

Thanks for the info, Hummingbird. I guess you're right about there being no hard and fast rule. I think that IS my rule... no rules. And I know that if I had some pre-DAW software, I would be just as incessantly meticulous and waste as much time as I do now!The only benefit that I can see is possibly the mobility element, where I could be working on song ideas with the laptop. But I do that anyway, just in my head (and my trusty handheld recorder)Quote:Wait a minute. Am I talking to you or myself? Shit I always do that, after 1Am. Trust me, I'm hearing ya. At 1am, I'm just getting started at whatever I'm going to do that day. Darn circadian rhythms

[mojobone]

Yeah, my intended use for BIAB is to plug in chord progressions I come up with, try them in a few different styles to see what other melodies they might suggest. Also to plug in common chord progressions from existing songs to re-harmonize/remelodize; improvisation is spontaneous composition when it's working right, and it's something I'm good at. I should be able to plug in some improv melodies and see what harmonies the program "guesses". It'll boost productivity by allowing me to get more mileage from both melodies and progressions, if it works as advertised. I can separate, mix, and match. (and do it by the batch, natch) Just noticed a commercial had the exact chords from "Bittersweet Symphony", earlier tonight, only done in a non-rock sort of production style-inspired me to focus more on production quality and less on knocking myself out trying to be "original".

[rld]

It's your music so if it doesn't bother you, don't change it on my account. But since you asked, there are lots of short parts but the most obvious sections, IMO, are approximately...:32 - :401:14 - 1:231:55 - 2:06

[ggalen]

RLD,Well, after you mentioned it, I listened and you are right, there were some clunky portions in there that didn't work. It was the same rising phrase that repeated three times in the song, right where you caught it three times.I'm glad you called my attention to it. I think as a guitarist I must listen to the lead and the rhythm guitar more closely.So, I spent about an hour playing in the bass part myself and tweaking it to make it swing a little more. It's better. I'll put it up on the site by tomorrow sometime.Thanks, RLD.

[rld]

Yeah...that's only about 100 times better.

[ggalen]

RLD,Hehe..Thanks.