I think the original authors point was:
In a program like reason, say, you can import a pre-transcribed MIDI, and use it as the foundation to a new score (ie with different sounds and the like). This technique can be used to obtain the underlying beat/instrumental score, but with the end result being a new song.
for instance: I wanted to make a drum 'n' bass song with a reggae touch to it, but wasnt exactly sure how to: I could import a Bob Marley song, nab the underlying Bassline, change it from a Bass guitar to a Rave sounding synth (say), speed it up, and add my other parts to it. Most of the time, the end result is completely unrecognisable from its original MIDI.
I dont think there would be a legal issue with this, unless one can copyright a permutation of musical notes...
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I think the original authors point was: In a program like reason, say, you can import a pre-transcribed MIDI, and use it as the foundation to a new score (ie with different sounds and the like). This technique can be used to obtain the underlying beat/instrumental score, but with the end result being a new song. for instance: I wanted to make a drum 'n' bass song with a reggae touch to it, but wasnt exactly sure how to: I could import a Bob Marley song, nab the underlying Bassline, change it from a Bass guitar to a Rave sounding synth (say), speed it up, and add my other parts to it. Most of the time, the end result is completely unrecognisable from its original MIDI. I dont think there would be a legal issue with this, unless one can copyright a permutation of musical notes...