ChordJamm - circle visual not equal midi controller keys not equal playing note in absolute mode

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Hi, I’m trying to find some workflow that will move me and I immediately run into a problem.

Selected D, Harmonic Major scale, ChordType Major Scale

I need that when
I play a D note on a MIDI controller,
it plays D min
and shows a D circle on the visualization of pianoroll.

I am unable to achieve this scenario in absolute mode.

The reality is
I play a D note on a MIDI controller,
it plays D min,
but shows a C circle on the visualization of pianoroll.

It is very confusing - and I can’t synchronise all important music theory as I need.

Thanks for the help!

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Hi @DotName ,

Is it possible that the scale type is Harmonic Minor? Harmonic Major is not part of Chordjam’s available scale list. If you can, please share a screenshot so we can take a closer look.

From what I understand, this happens if Chordjam’s keyboard is set to Absolute instead of Relative, or the other way around.

Click the gear icon at the top right to open the Settings tab. At the bottom of the Settings, you will find the “Keyboard Mode” option, where you can switch between Absolute and Relative. Let me know if that helps.

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Yes - D Minor. I am sorry. But that doesn’t change the problem. Below are a few examples to help you better understand the problem.

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  1. In this case is selected Harmonic Minor scale, in root D with Chord Type: Major Scale
  2. I play the note D on my keyboard, ChordJamm correctly plays D Minor, but the visualisation shows that the note C is being played. ( I am in absolute mode) It should shows note D!

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Different example: G Major, chord type Major Scale

It doesn’t matter what scale it is, the visualization is always broken.

I play the note G in absolute mode, G Major is played correctly by ChordJamer, but the note C is shown incorrectly on the visualization. It should to shows G!

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It is important that these three elements are in harmony. Then it is possible to set up the sequencer according to the correct music theory, and allow it to generate notes that make sense in the right musical scale.

I understand the differences between relative and absolute mode. As soon as I switch to relative mode, the visualization starts to display as if it were in absolute mode.

These two processes are interchangeable. And because of this, it is impossible to achieve consistency, even in one mode.