Old 10-17-2017, 09:31 AM   #1
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Default req: Chord Markers

1st feature: Chord Markers
Just like markers - dedicated to chords, no numbering, oriented input interface, contrasting notation font, positioning

2nd: this Markers could manage/define what key snapping option displayed in midi editor, instead of media clip be forced to use 1 only scale/ chord as it is now (i think..)

3rd : scripts and extensions could use this chord markers information too

4th: inside the midi editor would be great if we could add, remove, duplicate like i show in 3rd gif below.



edit: added mockup to be more clear
edit2: (complementar)


I hope you get the idea!
Thank you!

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Old 10-17-2017, 11:22 AM   #2
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Good idea! I like especially that you ask for conveying meaning with the markers. Much better than just plain text.

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Old 10-18-2017, 03:22 AM   #3
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Excellent.
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Old 10-21-2017, 07:41 AM   #4
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Chord markers in ME would interfere with the visibility of existing markers. Plus, there is no editable marker lane within the ME. We would have to ask for something simpler that the DEVs could implement in the line of how REAPER already manages things.

Like:

- implemeting in the manner of "contextual menu --> Identify chords in editor grid" this new feasible feature: "contextual menu --> Identify chords by degree in editor grid"

That would be a good start, because after that, since REAPER works with actions,

- Add an action that get the chord degrees according to the root key

In conjunction with the already existing various actions of note editing, it would enable everything that you're asking in your request, just by customizing a toolbar to your workflow.

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Old 10-21-2017, 09:08 AM   #5
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Chord markers in ME would interfere with the visibility of existing markers. Plus, there is no editable marker lane within the ME. We would have to ask for something simpler that the DEVs could implement in the line of how REAPER already manages things.
sorry to disagree! it would just interfere if they want too. They can add another row for this purpose on top of timeline.

My purposed functionality adds much more workflow and integration and possibilities then any identification/ action anyone might do in this direction. Instead, gives much more power for users and scripting with an accurate and flexible chord/harmony/scale system which they can rely and actually helps them straight away, specially if you take in consideration :

"2nd: this Markers could manage/define what key snapping option displayed in midi editor, instead of media clip be forced to use 1 only scale/ chord as it is now"

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Old 10-21-2017, 10:28 AM   #6
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sorry to disagree! it would just interfere if they want too. They can add another row for this purpose on top of timeline.

My purposed functionality adds much more workflow and integration and possibilities then any identification/ action anyone might do in this direction. Instead, gives much more power for users and scripting with an accurate and flexible chord/harmony/scale system which they can rely and actually helps them straight away, specially if you take in consideration :

"2nd: this Markers could manage/define what key snapping option displayed in midi editor, instead of media clip be forced to use 1 only scale/ chord as it is now"

Thanks
Can you take the time to make a mock-up? If you can and can sort all the development details in practicality, you would shorten the development time.
Or, do you know a software that already features your idea?
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Meanwhile I have this as a simple and feasible feature request

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Old 10-22-2017, 10:55 AM   #8
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Can you take the time to make a mock-up?
i updated original post! Thank you
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Old 11-27-2017, 04:15 PM   #9
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I love deeb's idea, and I see krahosk's point about it interfering with existing markers...

Perhaps have a dedicated "chords" row above/below the markers in the ME, with some sort of "refresh/resync chords from MIDI track" kind of action ???
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would really love this
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.mup text file export, come on reaper devs, for you this is a 5 mins task, as entrie lex available with the documentation, see https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=200114
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.mup text file export, come on reaper devs, for you this is a 5 mins task, as entrie lex available with the documentation, see https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=200114
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Old 03-07-2018, 07:53 AM   #14
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Yes, showing the chords would be nice, very nice.

And if the chords can also affect musical data (scales, arpeggios, etc) that would be a wonderful bonus. But right now I would be happy just being able to see chords in a 'chord lane'.

Right now I fudge it by notating chords via regions... but that is very klunky... they don't align with the music except in a broad sense.

So, YES, please give us a chord lane.
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So, YES, please give us a chord lane.
excuse me! you mean chord marker or lane?
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Most ultimate to me would still be Chord Track ala Cubase, including Chord Palette
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excuse me! you mean chord marker or lane?
I am thinking a chord lane would be just like the region lane, but would be populated with chord names that would stay aligned with the music below. I don't need any fancy chord symbols - I just want to write the chord such as Cm7b5.
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I don't need any fancy chord symbols - I just want to write the chord such as Cm7b5.
i understand! that is the first benefit described in original post. But writing by user would be equal to region or markers (without numbering), with no extra benefit which would be a pity.

i did a mockup to be more clear about original post. edited there.
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i understand! that is the first benefit described in original post. But writing by user would be equal to region or markers (without numbering), with no extra benefit which would be a pity.

i did a mockup to be more clear about original post. edited there.
You missed my point. The chord in the chord lane would be locked to the music below. Unless you create a region for every chord, the region is not going to work. Besides, do you want to see a number before every chord (which is what would happen using regions)?

And as I also mentioned, I would love the extra benefits you described, but let's get the basic chord name/lane visible first - it would seem like a fairly easy task to implement for the developers.
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ok ! well i just wanted to just show a brief idea ! implementation is devs concern : )
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This would be great !!!!
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Old 03-08-2018, 01:43 AM   #22
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I don't need any fancy chord symbols - I just want to write the chord such as Cm7b5.
The point is not that they are fancy. If Reaper had an understanding of the chord (eg like MusicXML has) than the chords can be updated when you transpose the score. Just another lane of dumb text markers would be nice, but not a big deal.

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Old 03-09-2018, 03:38 PM   #23
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For those who don'tn know, Insertpiz as a free midi chord analyser. And for those who are willing to invest Rapid Composer has awsome features for building chord progressions. Also Kawachord2 has both paid and a free version.
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It would be great!
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Old 05-31-2018, 12:11 PM   #25
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+1000 with deeb! Great idea!
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+1 great FR!
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Old 06-18-2018, 09:19 PM   #27
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Most ultimate to me would still be Chord Track ala Cubase, including Chord Palette
Finally.... an answer to all my MIDI problems especially chord progressions.

I was struggling for a long time to find the right tool in MIDI for chord progressions. Bought even one, almost useless and still unhappy.

I have a perfect pitch and I can hear chords perfectly, but I need some tool, which will give me clear options, this chord or another one, wits some variation.

I have seen some tutorials like.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4dvzoeg5M4

or this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=20uvRRY0sWo

Usually the same crazy story. If I would have these guys musical knowledge, I would not use such tool at all!

And to my surprise Cubase can do this with incredible ease and the guy just showing the simple and easy to understand, how you can make fantastic chord progression.

Just brilliant tool and... with MIDI in Reaper... sorry... I love Reaper but I hate Reaper MIDI.

And simple Cubase Elements 9.5 can fix all my problems, MIDI problems included.

Every time I'm trying to compose anything on Reaper is bad idea. Any creativity in 10 minutes is gone because of MIDI.

Knowing how s/ware is developed, Reaper has no chances to get as good as Logic or Cubase in MIDI, ever.

As a DAW is brilliant. If you are composer as well, that solution seems to be a perfect one. Compose in Cubase, many instruments, export MIDI and even sounds tracks to Reaper and than mix it as a pro.

Many thanx vanhaze for that important for me hint!

I was struggling with that MIDI chords 'help' with Reaper... if you love to loose creativity, go ahead. I will have less competitors! ;-)
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Old 06-18-2018, 09:44 PM   #28
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The possibility to print Leadsheets (Like "Band in a Box" does: optionally Cords, Notes and Lyrics) would be something I supposedly would use if available.

This said, as well importing Midi and chords from "Band in a Box", as synchronized playback with "Band in a Box" would be nice.

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Old 07-10-2018, 03:55 PM   #29
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The possibility to print Leadsheets (Like "Band in a Box" does: optionally Cords, Notes and Lyrics) would be something I supposedly would use if available.

This said, as well importing Midi and chords from "Band in a Box", as synchronized playback with "Band in a Box" would be nice.

-Michael

To get the chords from Biab to Reaper, you can save the chord sheet to video or save Biab song to MusicXML, drag into Reaper, select a track and run the script.
To get the Part Makers, save to MIDI, in the "Options" check midi markers then drag into Reaper importing markers.


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-- Notation Events Chords to Regions
-- juliansader https://forum.cockos.com/member.php?u=14710

reaper.Undo_BeginBlock2(0)
reaper.Main_OnCommand(40421,0) --Item: Select all items in track 40421
reaper.Main_OnCommand(40153,0) --Item: Open in built-in MIDI editor (set default behavior in preferences) 40153
take = reaper.MIDIEditor_GetTake(reaper.MIDIEditor_GetActive())
reaper.MIDI_Sort(take)
MIDIOK, MIDI = reaper.MIDI_GetAllEvts(take, "")
tChords = {}
stringPos, ticks = 1, 0
while stringPos < MIDI:len() do
    offset, flags, msg, stringPos = string.unpack("i4Bs4", MIDI, stringPos)
    ticks = ticks + offset
    if msg:byte(1) == 0xFF then
        chord = msg:match("text (.+)")
        if chord then
            tChords[#tChords+1] = {chord = chord, ticks = ticks}
        end
    end
end
tChords[#tChords+1] = {ticks = ticks}
for i = 1, #tChords do
    tChords[i].time = reaper.MIDI_GetProjTimeFromPPQPos(take, tChords[i].ticks)
end
for i = 1, #tChords-1 do
    -- Set Region Color RGB > reaper.ColorToNative(55,118,235)
    reaper.AddProjectMarker2(0, true, tChords[i].time, tChords[i+1].time, tChords[i].chord, 0, reaper.ColorToNative(55,118,235)|0x1000000) 
end
 reaper.Undo_EndBlock2(0, "Convert chords to regions", -1)
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Thanks a lot for the reply !

I was not aware of lots of the details you point out.

I don't understand what you man by "save the chord sheet to video", though

Regarding "save Biab song to MusicXML", I did not know that Biab can create MusicXML. Lets see if the (not recent) version of BiaB I have can do that ... don't find any hint of "XML" in BiaB.


Thanks again,
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File > Save Special > Save Song as MusicXML file

Save as Button > Save as Video
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Neither available with my version of Biab nor with the more recent 2013 Version, a friend of mine uses.

Thanks anyway,
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Old 07-20-2018, 02:31 AM   #33
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Default reaper wants a.....

chord track like cubase and logic and s1 and......
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Old 07-22-2018, 11:56 PM   #34
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Indeed, please Devs, would be the bomb !
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Old 10-25-2018, 05:25 PM   #35
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You can try ReaTrak Studio it uses the Region Track for the Chord Track:
https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=212645



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Nice !
But I don't suppose you can print a Lead Sheet from such a project ???

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...Regarding "save Biab song to MusicXML", I did not know that Biab can create MusicXML. Lets see if the (not recent) version of BiaB I have can do that ... don't find any hint of "XML" in BiaB....


Neither available with my version of Biab nor with the more recent 2013 Version, a friend of mine uses.

Thanks again,
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If you have an old version of Biab use Musescore to import SGU MGU then export to MusicXML and drag into Reaper then get the chords > "MusicXML Chords".



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Nice !
But I don't suppose you can print a Lead Sheet from such a project ???

-Michael

Like the previous pic I posted showing Reaper's notation ?
You can create a midi track and
"Save MIDI to MusicXML with Chords", then in the Notation Editor Save to PDF.

You can also create "MIDI Chord Track" then import midi file into Biab getting the chords then print lead sheet.
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Here's a chord print out with chords on top and chords to lyrics in the middle, using "Save MIDI Track to MusicXML with Chords" and "Save MIDI Track with Text Chords" then Save As PDf in the Notation Editor :



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If you have an old version of Biab use Musescore to import SGU MGU
Nice !
The MuseScore website says that BiaB import is "experimental". Lets see...

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I got on to them some time back as it was not getting the SGU chords correct but they fix it right away. The latest problem I found is it don't import the older MG1 MG2, MGA MGB.....


https://musescore.org/en/node/276934
you can add an issue here https://musescore.org/en/project/issues/musescore

Also REAPER needs better import of MusicXML Chords https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=209607
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