so in 3 days i feel pretty proud of myself. as a total noob to Elektron gear, i’ve learned how to edit and save sounds, kits, and songs.
tonight i got into the advanced sequencing mode and just looped a 32 step pattern and played around with all four tracks. i did it in advanced mode b/c i couldn’t figure out how to loop in normal mode…then i couldn’t figure out why normal mode even exists. i also couldn’t figure out how to start a pattern then “play” another track on top of a beat or sequence in another track…yet.
i’m still very confused about chains and putting entire songs together, but with the A4 i feel like it really rewards you for just sitting with it and taking your time - unlike other gear i’ve used before, i don’t feel “dead-ended” if i can make up a term.
do most of you guys just
A) go into Advanced mode, play with loops, then string songs together out of chains ?
or
B) work from start to finish via song mode ?
or
C) ?
i think if i get a better handle on how you guys arrange your tracks it’ll give me some much-needed insight.