Version 6.0 of One Man Band can be downloaded at
http://www.1manband.nl The main addition in this version is a complete new sequencer/arranger that offers an user-friendly alternative for XG-Works, BIAB and Jammer. In a large grid (viewing 64 bars at once) you can place chords and parts from up to 10 different styles. Melody can be recorded and edited. Parts of the sequence can be exported and imported into other sequences.
There are 25 new styles included. Adaptions have been made for vocal harmonizers, MIDI guitars and MIDI accordions. The help functions have been improved with a help button on each window and popup info when you point the mouse at any object on the screen.
OMB uses a 3 level concept for music creation:
Level 1: Create or modify a style. Rip tracks from MIDI files and styles and put them together in a new style.
Level 2: Improvise using the virtual arranger keyboard. Try ideas with chord and melody variations in different styles.
Level 3: Record an arrangement with the sequencer. Make modifications and save it in a MIDI file.
Registration of One Man Band is still $30 and registered users have received a free update.
Jos Maas