Brandon Ryan [Cakewalk
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It won't mess up your timeline/Track View space as long as the Matrix rows are routed into new tracks.
Oh, good point. That's quite true.
But you've got to admit being able to construct parts on a separate timeline ala Ableton makes for a tidier workflow. The Matrix View being a somewhat separate animal means the main timeline can serve as a workshop area, but going in and out the Matrix creates a "finishing" area need where you bounce out the sequenced parts.
I've only used the Matrix a couple of times but it's always been to write stuff in the Track View, load up the bits in the Matrix, and then record the results out. But then you need to clean up the workroom (so to speak) to slide or finalize your arrangement. It's, like, paradigms and stuff man (insert bong hit sound here)