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Chapter 11: User Programmable Functions 180
The Tempo Range setting determines the tempo range that the tune will be
created with (it will be a random tempo in the range). The auto-tempo setting
must be set on the Melodist Selection screen for the tempo range to work.
Transpose A2 Section Default = 30
In songs with an AABA form, it is common for the second “a” section to be
transposed. For example, the first “a” section might be in the key of Eb, and the
second would be transposed up to the key of Gb. Melodists store these settings,
and some Melodists are set to transpose the A2 sections. This setting determines
the % chance that the song will be generated with a transpose. The transpose
will be usually 2, 3, or 4 semitones. The song will only be transposed if the “A2
transpose” setting isn't set to “none” on the Melodist selection screen.
Anticipations in Phrases Default = 20
Melodic phrases often begin a little before the beat; this is referred to as an
anticipation. This setting determines what % of the phrases will be anticipated.
Since Melodists can also generate Solos, a specific Soloist can be set in this
setting. If set to “0 - no Soloist,” the program will intelligently pick a Soloist.
Melodists can be copied and pasted to quickly make new Melodists that are
variations of each other.
You can export (save) and import (load) individual melodists to/from .M1 files.
This would be useful if you wanted to send a Melodist to a friend for example.
The entire Melodist file, with 256 Melodists may be saved to a .MEL file. The
usual file is DEFAULT.MEL. The DEFAULT.MEL file is auto-saved every
time the OK button is pressed, so you don't need to explicitly save by the [Save
As] button unless you want to save alternate .MEL files and go beyond 256
Melodists.