Hi Mett
Heading off to gym tonight but no I've never tried the ss screen now that you ask.  I'm intrigued now to try this and see if i can manage that any easier.   I did notice that some of the preset patterns in session drummer are quite good also.  I tried looking at some of those drum loops such as groove monkey but they are all over played.  You know how it is when writing a song.  You just want a good steady beat without all the fancy drum rolls etc.  That stuff you can add in later.