by Brian007 » 11 Sep 2017 08:00
Hi Hugh,
Very similar to what you would do, but a lot more flexible
In theory, you would create one bar of of your basic drumbeat and then you would do what is called loop it, in plain english just set it to repeat for x number of bars
and you could create and add drum fills and rolls on another track as and where required, because you can just move its loops about independently of each other in your arrangement as they are all on separate tracks , you can have up to 32 Tracks I believe.
Rhythm tracks would be as you said just create one bar for each chord required, then loop and place where you want them in the arrangement by sliding into place
Same for any repeating riff or phrases in you arrangement. If you make a mistake when you make your first loop there is an editor ( similar to a piano roll ) to correct any errors, and finally either record your melody track or play it live along with the tracks you have previously recorded.
This is not for people that just like to sit down press a button and play along to a style, but having said that you could create your own backing track like this and play along.
It offers a lot of flexibility for people that are good at putting together arrangements but are not terribly good as live players.
I find it interesting in that you can do so much with so little, if your current instrument has midi out and you already have an Ipad for an outlay of £45.00 you have a 32 track recording studio already to use, and with a good choice of built in voices and drumbeats to start you off
I will put together a tutorial to show just what you need to connect any instrument with a midi out be it 5 pin din or usb type of connector to an Ipad
Brian007
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