Moving to next pattern

eranrund · 2015-01-28T20:33:51.000Z

Hello!

Is there a way to move to the next pattern without actually paying attention to which pattern/bank I am currently on and then figuring out which button combination I need to hit?
I find it extremely annoying to go through the process of “I’m at C03, so I need to press the C button and 4 button, and oh, be sure that the bank is correctly set”…

Thank y’all!

4.33 · 2015-01-28T22:08:15.000Z

Well, your current bank is lit, you press it and immediately see which pattern you’re on. No need to remember anything and what’s following. Unless I’m not following

jeffe · 2015-01-28T22:15:57.000Z

One option - set it up in songmode with infinite loops on each step, then manually step through that way.

But yea - its not hard to tell which pattern you are in.

eranrund · 2015-01-29T18:48:20.000Z

Hey,
Thanks for the fast replies guys.

I know its easy to tell which pattern I’m currently at but it still takes more “brain power” to go through the process of “Oh, I’m at pattern C04, then I need to press the C button together with the 5 button” and 30 seconds later do the same with the 6th button, etc.

With that said, I have played with song mode for the first time last night and fell in love with it - thanks! Not only does it allow me to simply press Down and then Yes without thinking about what I’m doing at all to move to the next pattern, but for patterns I want to only play N repetitions off, I no longer need to give it any thought at all. Lovely <3

Thanks again!

elenacortes · 2015-01-29T21:36:26.000Z

Can do that with midi too.

jeffe · 2015-01-29T21:43:46.000Z

""eranrund"":

With that said, I have played with song mode for the first time last night and fell in love with it - thanks! Not only does it allow me to simply press Down and then Yes without thinking about what I’m doing at all to move to the next pattern, but for patterns I want to only play N repetitions off, I no longer need to give it any thought at all. Lovely <3

Thanks again!

Yea - once you pop yer song mode cherry it really opens the machine up.

Wonderful feature.

TrabanT · 2015-01-29T22:02:18.000Z

hi guys,… i dislike the song mode, because the lack of screen estate is the reason … was happy to find out I can change patterns via midi message through octatrack …

should also work with a keyboard +midi out … note c1 for pattern c1 then press another key on keyboard maybe d1 for pattern c2 …

eranrund · 2015-01-29T22:09:53.000Z

I am actually working on a MIDI controller to connect to my MD that would allow me to hit a single button to queue up the next pattern.
It also includes 16 buttons for toggling mutes, and 2 pots per part so provide quick access to 2 selected part parameters per pattern.
Here’s a picture of the work-in-progress for whoever’s interested: http://i.imgur.com/Kbs1ytP.jpg
This will be open-source, so happy to share if anyone is interested. Currently the hardware ± works and am waiting for my first attempt of an Acrylic case. Should arrive next week

PeterHanes · 2015-01-30T02:26:21.000Z

""eranrund"":

I am actually working on a MIDI controller to connect to my MD that would allow me to hit a single button to queue up the next pattern.
It also includes 16 buttons for toggling mutes, and 2 pots per part so provide quick access to 2 selected part parameters per pattern.
Here’s a picture of the work-in-progress for whoever’s interested: http://i.imgur.com/Kbs1ytP.jpg
This will be open-source, so happy to share if anyone is interested. Currently the hardware ± works and am waiting for my first attempt of an Acrylic case. Should arrive next week

Works by SysEx?

I would be pleased to hear more about the project. Please post details in a dedicated thread!

J_C_Selector · 2015-01-30T02:42:23.000Z

+1 I would be interested in this if you offered it in kit form.

TrabanT · 2015-01-30T18:56:54.000Z

sweet project! !

eranrund · 2015-01-30T19:50:57.000Z

""TrabanT"":

sweet project! !

Thanks!

eranrund · 2015-01-30T19:51:29.000Z

More details on the controller here: Custom DIY Machinedrum controller - "MuteBox"