multiple step sequencer patterns

I'm trying to get my head around the step sequencer but I'm getting a bit confused. What happens if I want to create a 2 bar snare loop, but later on in the song I want to do a snare roll on the same track? I can't seem to create multiple step sequences on one track, if I copy and paste the sequence I have created and move it later in the track and then edit it, it also edits the original sequence. Also, I've tried to place the curser in the middle of the track and then attempted to create a new step sequence but it just wont let me.

I'm used to these things having patterns so that I can create 1 bar on one pattern and then use automation to change to pattern 2 which has an adjusted version of the original loop on it. X1's step sequencer doesn't seem to have that feature.

The only workaround I have found is create a new midi track, input the new sequence on this, 'convert to step sequence' and then move that onto the original midi track in the position that I want it. It's not ideal though.

Thanks for your reply. That's really weird because i tried doing exactly that last night but I couldn't get it to work! I'll need to have a play about with it and see if I can get it working

Daniel1


Also, I've tried to place the curser in the middle of the track and then attempted to create a new step sequence but it just wont let me.

You can do this by adding a new midi track, and set the midi output to session drummer (or to the same midi output as the existing midi drums track). You can then build 2 patterns that run independently.