Harmony Navigator Videos

The movies were captured on both Macs and PCs. Although the demonstrated features look slightly different, they are basically identical on both platforms. You will need a Flash Player (latest version 9 required) or QuickTime plug-in to view the tutorials. These are supported by most browsers. Please be sure to get the most recent versions of the plug-ins in case you encounter technical problems.

Basics

First Overview

Harmony Navigator presents all chords ready-to-use in concise palettes. You may klick around, listen and conveniently decide which harmony to use for your song.

Playing Techniques

Chord Recognition And "Live" Accompaniment NEW!

Using the external MIDI interface, palettes can be played "live". Harmony Navigator instantly recognizes the chords being played.

Using Colorings NEW

Learn how to use the various coloring schemes to find great chord changes and to understand relationships between chords.

Progressions and Songs

Harmonization of Melodies (Find Matching Chords)

Learn how to import melodies from Standard MIDI Files and how to explore a great variety of chord accompaniments. Please note that melodies may also be recorded directly with your external MIDI keyboard connected to Harmony Navigator.

Progressions 1: Editing in Palette Window

Learn how to create and edit chord changes easily using the built-in editor of the palette window. A big choice of suitable chords is always at hand.

Assemble And Print a Song NEW!

In the palette window, the embedded progression editor is unable to maintain multiple parts. If you want to build up a song, you should start with an empty progression document.

Advanced Techniques

Modulation: Navigating the Circle of Fifths

The use of key changes (modulation) can make your music much more colorful and interesting. Using Harmony Navigator, this is rather easy and fun. Learn how to find bridges between keys easily with the Circle of Fifths window.

Customzing Patterns

It's that easy: Within a few seconds you can put together your own customized accompaniment patterns from all available preset phrases. Explore a large number of possible combinations.

Configuration And Setup

Setup: Virtual Instruments NEW

See how to setup Harmony Navigator to play VST/AU software instruments hosted by Logic, Cubase, Bidule or any other host.

Setup: Sound Generators ("Devices") NEW

Learn how to add new sound devices to your setup, so Harmony Navigator can control and play them for you.

Accompaniment Patterns, Mixing and Sound

Intelligent virtual musicians bring the chords you are playing instantly to live - in real-time. You may customize this "chord preview" to your needs.