Octatrack trim

[3dasp]

I have been working on trying to set up some chops from a record that I sampled. The prcoess ide like to do is:
1 record in sample
2 trim whole sample to perfect 2 bar loop
3 slice grid.
ideally if i get the trim right the slice grid should match perfectly.
I am having alot of trouble cropping the endpoint of the sample. Is there a way to preview the sample from the cursor position?
My current soloution to try to set the endpoint is:
1 move the start to the end to hear the section i want to crop.
2 move the end point to match the start point
3 move the start point out to the begining
4 realize ive moved the start and end point.
5 start over.

[Clancy]

Use a scene with rate at -64 on left side of crossfader so you can use it as a rewind to go quickly to end of sample

I usually make it pitch +12 as well so that it rewinds faster (timestretch off)

[Clancy]

Also

Preview the loop point/end of long sample in a hurry

Hey I got a better workaround for previewing the end of a long sample in the editor (for when you’re working on the loop position, for example): Go into slices trig mode, but have slices OFF for that track. Make sure your pattern scale is set to 64/64 (you can use ‘per track’ scale mode if you don;t want all tracks at 64) Use the pattern page button to go into bar 4:4 Go into the sample editor with your long sample (one that would normally be a pain to listen to all th…

[Clancy]

Although I still usually use the first method - less setup , less to think about

[3dasp]

@Preview the loop point/end of long sample in a hurry

r previewing the end of a long sample in the editor (for when you’re working on the loop position, for example): Go into slices trig mode, but have slices OFF for that track. Make sure your pattern scale is set to 64/64 (you can use ‘per track’ s

ok your techniques both seem like total witchcraft. I have discovered that i can just preview the start of the piece I want to cut off and then use the delete selection to trim off the end of the sample.