Step Backing Sequence (For Dummies)

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 7:30 pm

Hi all,
As an effort to place additional information regarding Step Backing Sequence Record Mode in to the Search Data Base. I have finally discovered a way to make the Step Sequence Section easier.

1) Program a Midi File normally in BIAB or whatever computer based Midi Notation Program you use.

2) Copy the file to a floppy disk and place it into the Pa1x.

3) Enter the Sequence Section. Press the select button on the transport bar and choose the FD (Floppy Disk).

4) Enter the Step Backing Sequence Section and choose the style you want the song to play in. (located at the top of the screen)

4) Go to the bottom of the screen and select the Intro, Variation and whatever Fills you want, through out the song tap the measures right arrow to move through the song.

NOTE: DO NOT ENTER CHORDS ON THE CHORD SECTION LINE OF EVENT RECORD WINDOW

5) Press Done to exit the Step Backing Sequence Section and enter the Sequence Song Play area and presto!! You can mute the tracks you do not want.

Tap or toucn the screen at the top right corner and save the file to disk or hard drive.

A song with Pa1x sounds and drum style sequences. This has taken the Pa1x to a hold new level for me.

NOTE: I use the "Band In a Box" program instead of using the Pa1x Step Backing Sequence in order to type chords on a full screen (Computer Monitor). This resolved my dilema I had with Korgs Step Sequence and how entering the chords became such a task. Anyone wanting to Step Record should look into purchasing a copy the "Band In A Box program". This programs unique technology of placing chords into a real lead sheet format is great.

P.S.: Questions, comments and complaints are welcomed

Greywolf · Post by **Greywolf** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:19 am

Hi Gorilla,
I do have BIAB (but not an avid user, too busy with PA1x), can you please expand (maybe step by idiot proof step) on the following points:-

2. When you say "copy the file to PA1X" are you reffering to BIAB song saved as midi file and then loaded to sequencer?

4. How do you program intros etc?

Any help would be appreciated, also if I have loaded a midi file into the sequencer and edited etc. how do I save that to a songbook song or custom list folder? This sounds basic I know but would you believe I could not get to the save as page!!

I am probably annoying you with my ignorance already!!

Regards,
Gordon.

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:45 am

Greywolf,
welcome aboard. You will enjoy this website. When I mentioned copy. I should have made my statement clear.

1. Copy the Midi-File from BIAB to disk. Once you have done that.

2. Place the disk into the Pa1x.

3. Enter the Sequence Record Mode. Go to the Step Backing Sequence Section.

4. At the top of the screen you choose the style you want and the Performance tempo of the original song you did in BIAB.

5. DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN THE CHORD SECTION. (The chords were performed in BIAB).
6. At the bottom of the screen, if you have an intro. Turn the VALUE KNOB to Intro I or 2.

7. Go to the top of the screen and tap the MEASURES BAR. Scroll to the number of bars OF YOUR INTRO (i.e., 4 bars) or go to the bottom of the screen and tap the RIGHT MEASURES arrow.

8. Where the song starts (i.e., bar 5-8. Go to the bottom of the screen and input the STYLE VARIATION you want. At Bar 9-12 change the variation. Get the idea?

10. Now, once you have placed the information of your song into the Pa1x Backing Sequence screen. Press done. You will exit into the Sequence Play Mode.

11, Now the next thing you do is Save the song. Do all the above and let me know if it worked. We will deal with the rest later.

P.S. Placing chords into BIAB is much easier than the PA1x. You will also find, as you know, there are many other styles and accompaniments in BIAB. If you are you a vocal singer you will love this as a tool with the PA1x. Now get busy!!

Obliged to help

bassem · Post by **bassem** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 12:41 am

sory every one for my egnorance but can some one explain to me what does step backing sequance do, is it an option wich allawes me to tack a midi file and mack a style out of it? thanks a lot.

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 3:35 am

Bassem,
First of all don't criticize yourself the world has enough people to do that for you

. There are no ignorant questions only ignorant people. The term ignorance is not associated to words, only people

Your question is not an ignorant question. We all have had to ask questions about this great musical technology. I in fact, ask many embarracing, obvious answer questions. Every day I learn something new.

Your question:

can some one explain to me what does step backing sequance do, is it an option wich allawes me to tack a midi file and mack a style out of it

Answer: Yes. Step Backing Sequence can convert midi files into Pa1x files w/Pa1x sounds. If you have created a midi file on your computer follow the above directions located in the thread.

If you do not own the BIAB program, you can place chords in the chord section of the Event Record Window. (to me. the Pa1x chord input technology is not as easy as the BIAB)

The purpose of the Sequence Step Backing mode allows you to take an existing leadsheet (Published) or original chords you have transcribed on scratch paper or whatever. (This is good if you play by ear and understand chord symbols) type in the chords on the Pa1x and Walla!!.

Do this and see if it works for you. If you have any problems, feel free to contact me again.

Greywolf · Post by **Greywolf** » Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:02 am

Hi Gorilla,
Thanks for the more info on BIAB to PA1x chord posting etc. I will have a go as soon as possible. At present I am compiling some of my old i30 SMF songs into the PA1x and have managed to get a custom songbook list. I must agree with previous posts on the Korg OS and procedures required to do what I would consider the most basic of operations, it does seem rather long winded and not intuitive, but I am getting used to it. I suppose I have to be happy in having a unit capable of making the final gig preparation in a one box unit than having a maze of cables etc.

I will be in touch once I have been able to come up with some success on the Step sequence operation, thanks again for your help.

Has anyone loaded their own PA1x and songbook data to the site anywhere? In the PA80 forum there were several examples and very good and clever too, obviously this would need to be integrated and edited to suit, but that is another whole new learning curve!!

Best regards,

Gordon.

bassem · Post by **bassem** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 11:18 pm

thank you very moych glloria for yuoe kined and nice repllay i well tray and let you know.

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 11:23 am

Bassem,
no problem. If you learn one or two new things everyday, by next year you will be a Guru

Troy · Post by **Troy** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:38 pm

I've been away for a while. Just saw this thread. I have BIAB that I'm not using very much. If any forum member wants it, I'll give you a very good price. I believe what I have is the version 11 megapack for Windows OS.

Troy

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:58 am

Troy, welcome back. I was away also. Had surgery to my back, hopefully, for the last time. Why is it that you do not want BIAB any more. Have you exhausted its resources? Man, it is a nice program.

Waver · Post by **Waver** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:47 am

Gorilla wrote:I was away also. Had surgery to my back...

welcome back Gorilla.. hope you're fine and better now

Troy · Post by **Troy** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 4:52 pm

Gorilla wrote:Troy, welcome back. I was away also. Had surgery to my back, hopefully, for the last time. Why is it that you do not want BIAB any more. Have you exhausted its resources? Man, it is a nice program.

It's a great program. I am amazed at all it can do. I just don't use it as much as I thought I would. I got it when I was first got my tenor sax a few years ago. I planned to use it to practice improvising in different styles. I got the one with the 800 styles included and Melodist and Soloist features. Anyway, I'm really only playing my sax in a modern worship band, so haven't expanded to other styles much. And I'm leading a band now, so prepping for that takes all my spare time.

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:50 pm

Troy, I understand where your coming from. Some times I feel that I am overwhelmed with a lot of "Stuff".

PG Music, the creators of BIAB also has great Saxophone programs. If you have not checked them out you should. God bless.

Gorilla · Post by **Gorilla** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:51 pm

Waver, thanks. I am doing well.

Troy · Post by **Troy** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:09 pm

[quote="Gorilla...PG Music, the creators of BIAB also has great Saxophone programs. If you have not checked them out you should. God bless.

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Yes they do! That's one of the best applications I own. Does so much and yet 1) loads quick, 2) doesn't use much CPU, 3) saves to very small files. Obviously programmed by someone who values elegant software. Plus, it is amazing that it musically does what it does so well.

Oh, and I have PG Music's keyboard masterclass stuff. Very nice too!