Quote Originally Posted by auditory hallucinations
Do you just work on one measure, building your pattern up then copy it across the other 15 blank patterns in the bank, and then go through and delete bits out of these? EG delete the claps from patterns 1 - 4 so they come in on 5 etc...

Or, do you work on one measure, then create a new one when you want to add in the next voice and keep repeating this process? Both methods seem like you could get lost quite easily (well, I could anyway!)
I actually do both of these ways when programing new trax on my 909 . but obviously the best way to go is to program the 909 using it's sequencer and stay away from sequencing it via midi cause you won't beable to get the sweet shuffle/flam that the 909 produces , also what I do alot now is build up my main drum track with compression and all the goodies and sample it , then I go back and make mutes or delete tracks on the 909 for example: whole rhythm track minus the 909 snare.
make massive collections of patterns and sounds so I can always get back to it .

Hope that helps. :roll: