AdamGrossmanLG
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Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
Hello,
So I usually start out with a 4 or 8 beat step sequencer to get the basic kick/snare/hat beat going. I then want to make a 16-beat (4 bar sequence), but when I add the beats, it doesn't copy what I already have. Is there a way to add more beats and copy what I have in the first beat (bar) to the rest?
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/07 07:26:48
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I am not sure I understand your workflow.
What I have done in the past with Step Sequencer is make a pattern (1 bar or 2 bar, etc.) and then copy and paste it throughout the song.
Alternatively, I think you can convert it to a groove clip and drag it out to lengthen it, but I haven't done that.
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/07 08:15:16
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you can right click on the clip/ choose to turn it into midi then treat it like any other midi clip, groove clip it, copy/paste it, exc.
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/07 08:48:51
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Easiest way to do that is to simply stretch the clip.
I use the step sequencer to create click tracks in lieu of the metronome, making a 4- or 8-note sequence and then dragging it out to the estimated song length. The same technique would work to make sequences of any length.
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/07 11:21:37
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dwardzala
I am not sure I understand your workflow.
What I have done in the past with Step Sequencer is make a pattern (1 bar or 2 bar, etc.) and then copy and paste it throughout the song.
Alternatively, I think you can convert it to a groove clip and drag it out to lengthen it, but I haven't done that.
The step sequence patterns are already inherently groove clips, once it's made all you have to do is stretch it out for as long as you want.
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/07 11:52:01
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I'm assuming what SMB means is not simply to lengthen the pattern but to turn a 2 bar loop into a 4 bar loop. In that case I would stretch the 2 bar loop to a 4 bar one and then "bounce to clip".
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/07 15:35:56
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☄ Helpfulby SilverBlueMedallion 2016/12/07 18:31:03
Assuming I understand correctly...say you've created a 2-bar sequence in the step sequencer and want to extend it to 4 bars in the step sequencer, with the second 2 bars being automatically copied from the first 2 bars...right? Then this "xpands" on what Sanderxpander said:
1. Go to Track view and drag the MIDI file to the right to add 2 more bars.
2. Right-click on it and choose Bounce to Clip.
3. Right-click and choose Convert MIDI Clip to Step Sequencer.
Now when you double-click on the clip to open the step sequencer, you'll have your 4 bars with the last 2 duplicating the first 2.
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/07 18:31:47
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Anderton
Assuming I understand correctly...say you've created a 2-bar sequence in the step sequencer and want to extend it to 4 bars in the step sequencer, with the second 2 bars being automatically copied from the first 2 bars...right? Then this "xpands" on what Sanderxpander said:
1. Go to Track view and drag the MIDI file to the right to add 2 more bars.
2. Right-click on it and choose Bounce to Clip.
3. Right-click and choose Convert MIDI Clip to Step Sequencer.
Now when you double-click on the clip to open the step sequencer, you'll have your 4 bars with the last 2 duplicating the first 2.
Thank you everyone. This makes sense. I was just wondering if there was a way to do it all in the step sequencer only.
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/07 19:03:44
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☄ Helpfulby tlw 2016/12/07 23:43:49
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Thank you everyone. This makes sense. I was just wondering if there was a way to do it all in the step sequencer only.
There is, but it's not as fast. Trust me on this one 
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AdamGrossmanLG
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/11 18:10:25
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Here is the problem that i dont believe was answered here: I want to replicate the notes I have in the red box for all 16 steps I have programmed already. I want to copy and paste that going forward into the step sequencer (replacing all those notes that have straight 100 velocities). But the problem is my other drum hits vary through the pattern, so I cant simply bounce the midi to a clip and drag it out. I just want to take 1 or 2 bars for note 55 only and repeat it INSIDE the step sequencer. Thank you! 
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/11 18:31:30
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Make a "Split" using the Split tool (Or keyboard shortcut "S") to split the clip right where you want to stop. You will be left with a small clip, 1 or 2 beats long. then proceed to Craig's suggestion. You'll be good to go  There's no real "Fast way to do all this in the Step sequencer. Your better off converting it to midi, groove clip looping to utilize groove looping and dragging.
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/11 18:42:11
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chuckebaby
Make a "Split" using the Split tool (Or keyboard shortcut "S") to split the clip right where you want to stop.
You will be left with a small clip, 1 or 2 beats long. then proceed to Craig's suggestion.
You'll be good to go
There's no real "Fast way to do all this in the Step sequencer. Your better off converting it to midi, groove clip looping to utilize groove looping and dragging.
yes but then i an still stuck looping the rest of the notes which i dont want to! my kick, snare, percussive elements change as the 16 steps go.
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Re: Step Sequencer - Extending A Pattern - Can You Do It?
2016/12/11 20:42:35
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chuckebaby
Make a "Split" using the Split tool (Or keyboard shortcut "S") to split the clip right where you want to stop.
You will be left with a small clip, 1 or 2 beats long. then proceed to Craig's suggestion.
You'll be good to go
There's no real "Fast way to do all this in the Step sequencer. Your better off converting it to midi, groove clip looping to utilize groove looping and dragging.
yes but then i an still stuck looping the rest of the notes which i dont want to!
my kick, snare, percussive elements change as the 16 steps go.
you are only looping up until what you need correct ? you loop up until 16. then stop and build a boat if need be. If are talking about only looping some of the notes (and not all of them ?) you are in a total different ballgame and need to use Midi to copy partial kit pieces. It can be done and I do it all the time, but not in the SS I don't. I do it in the Piano roll view. It may be possible in SS but I think you would find it easier in PRV. That's about all have. Best
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