saved location markers or pattern sequencing
I wish we could save locations and loop lengths within a song to be able to easily move and work on different parts
I like to compose with pattern sequencing and this would at least be similar in that you could create parts A, B, C, etc and jump back and forth easily having the right number of measures repeated.
This linear stuff is what everyone seems to be doing now but its kinda lame way to compose imo. <!-- s
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I like to compose with pattern sequencing and this would at least be similar in that you could create parts A, B, C, etc and jump back and forth easily having the right number of measures repeated.
This linear stuff is what everyone seems to be doing now but its kinda lame way to compose imo. <!-- s
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But it's a totally different way of working from what BM2 is and if Cubase is any example shoehorning the two different ways of sequencing might not work out all that well together.
I do have a suggestion that Inuta could implement that could help you simulate pattern sequencing without changing the fundamental way of working. Folders or track grouping (what ever term works best).
Lets say you have a loop consisting of 1 drum machine and 3 synths, you take those 4 items put them in to a folder/group so when its collapsed you have 1 bar (the pattern) in your sequencer instead of 4. You assign this bar a color and a label (lets say green & verse), you then create a new loop where you make some changes and you assign it a different color and different label (purple & verse 2), you continue to do that until you have all your "patterns" and when its time to sequence you just copy and move your patterns around..
That's how I've been working in Cubase & Ableton for years and honestly its the best of both worlds IMHO.. You get the speed of pattern sequencing but the granular control of a linear arrangement.
If you'd prefer to play the patterns in live then bounce down the loops and assign them to pads in the drum sampler.
Markers stored in the linear piano roll window that have associated loop lengths to them so you can jump around easily and work on chorus verses etc.
Have you checked out electrify yet? I use it with BM2 all the time and it's a great combo. BM2 is great for loop building, sound design & linear arrangment and Electrify is great for Ableton style live sequencing.