MusicDevelopments has released RapidComposer v6.3, a new update to the composition and arranging software for Windows and macOS.
The highlight of v6.3 is a new Chords Play Mode in Live mode. It turns RapidComposer into an advanced arranger keyboard, allowing you to perform your compositions in real time using a split keyboard. Hold down chord notes with your right hand, while your left hand triggers phrases from the composition. The phrases automatically follow the chords you are playing, opening up a new way to perform and experiment with your musical ideas.
Other improvements in v6.3 include:
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Modernized note editing: Each track now has its own Edit button. Enabling CAPS LOCK automatically activates note editing for the track under the mouse pointer, making it easier to edit notes without switching modes.
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New Melody Call & Response generator: Create melodies with control over melodic movement, repetition, and chord fit. It uses the chords from the Master Track to produce harmonically fitting results.
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Improved Scene buttons: Assign colors and add notes to help organize your scenes. Scenes can also be reset.
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Quick UI Settings: A new menu provides quick access to color settings, window size, and font size.
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New interface themes: Dark V6 and Light V6 themes have been added.
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Improved Quick Suggestions: A scrollbar makes the list easier to use, especially at lower screen resolutions.
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New Velocity Filter variation: Remove notes with velocities below a specified threshold.
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Improved rhythm track editing: Rhythm tracks now have their own Edit button, and their height can be adjusted in Settings.
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New keyboard shortcuts: Shift+Up/Down transposes selected notes by an octave, while Shift+Left/Right moves them by a quarter note.
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Plug-in improvements: Optimized plug-in window opening and closing, and fixed a VST3 plug-in state restoration issue affecting some plug-ins.
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The update also includes various bug fixes and stability improvements.
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