![]() ![]() These files can then be imported into a DAW for mixing and mastering. Once a composition have been finished, it can be exported as a MIDI, WAV, or AIFF file. It is not meant to, and cannot mix, or master music. Some essential right-clicking operations include editing phrases (the central functionality of the program) and basic song info (tempo, key/scale, time-signature) when starting a new Composition.īASIC CONCEPT & FUNCTIONALITY RapidComposer (RC) is used to produce compositions quickly using MIDI phrases. if you right-click on most elements, you will see a menu of the available actions for it. The Power Of Right-Click Like other powerful DAWs (including Reaper by Cockos Software and Studio One by PreSonus), RapidComposer makes extensive use of right-clicking with the mouse. If you hover the mouse on any user interface element, a tooltip window appears after a few seconds. You are advised to use the pop-up help windows (also known as tooltips) which contain more detail. This guide provides an introduction to RapidComposer and takes you through the basic workflow. However, the software does assume that you have a basic knowledge of music theory, but even if you don’t, RC is very helpful in assisting you in regards to which chords fit together, and how scale intervals relate to chords. You can read more about the features, view screenshots and tutorials (including tutorial videos) at If you ever used a DAW, you won’t have any difficulties using RapidComposer. INTRODUCTION RapidComposer is a unique, non-destructive, phrase-based music prototyping software, with VSTi and SoundFont support. Please visit for all future manual updates, tips, tricks, and more. Program Interface & Sections Program Interface & Sections (Settings View) Keyboard ShortcutsĬHAPTER 1: THE BASICS / PHRASES Phrases Explained New Composition Settings Structure Inspector Working With The Master Track The Browser / Browser Windows Working With Phrases / Composing / Chords Chord Suggestions (new!) Phrase Morpher & Using Phrase MagnetsĬHAPTER 2: GENERATORS & VARIATIONS Generators Explained Generator Parameters (Generic Generator) Generator Parameters (Manual Editing) Generator Parameters (Bass Generator) Generator Parameters (Fingerpicking Generator) Generator Parameters (Melody Generator) Generator Parameters (Thirds Run Generator) Generator Parameters (Dyads Run Generator) Generator Parameters (Piano Run Generator) Generator Parameters (Staccato Strings Generator) Variations (Generator, Phrase, and Track)Ģ9 29 34-44 43-44 45 46 47-48 49 50 51 52 53-55ĬHAPTER 3: EDITORS- PHRASE EDITOR & CHORD RULES EDITOR Phrase Editor Explained Phrase Editor Functions and Parameters Chord Rules Editor ExplainedĬHAPTER 4: IDEA TOOL Idea Tool Explained Idea Tool Settings (Specific Key/Scale) Idea Tool Settings (Specific Chord Progressions) Possibilities of Idea ToolĬHAPTER 6: DRAG-N-DROP CHAPTER 7: MUSIC THEORY & COMPOSITION HELP Chords That Fit Together (Major Keys) Chords That Fit Together (Minor Keys) Basic Rhythm Theory Basic Melody-Writing Tips TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Basic Concept & Functionality RapidComposer Suggested Uses System Requirements/Installation Included Instruments/Phrases, etc. Please visit for all future manual updates ![]() RapidComposer Version 2.83 Manual Manual text, screenshots and layout by Chris Caulder The music itself no longer speaks, but instead just Rambles.MusicDevelopments Music Prototyping and Automated Composition Solutions I guess that's why the quality of it has suffered so drastically. I would love for Reaper to provide the option for such a hierarchical a workflow when it comes to midi.Īfter getting serious about Music Theory, just putting midi notes in based on what sounds or feels good pretty much conflicts to the better knowledge that all SHOULD follow a parenting vibe (key/scale/chord).Ī lot of electronic music is kind of happenstance. Everything else is done in accordance with the chosen scale and chords.Īnd things change according to the changes of those two parenting aspects. The main power of RC is the way it puts everything into the perspective of Scale and Chords. Phrase generating and all, just a bunch of mechanical sounding stuff. ![]() I do not like the way it feels when inputting custom note data. It feels like an out-of-the-box work around. It's just a useful diatonic chords tool, nothing more.Īnd when it comes to RapidComposer, which is among the best at what it does. Scaler is great, but after some use, you'll see that to someone who knows a little theory, it's main features are:Ģ) Quick auditioning of Chords, alternative chords, Substitutions, and Inversions
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