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Trigger probability based on pattern loops - Oneven - 04-23-2020
First post here! Hi all, and massive thanks to Thomas for this wonderful machine. Really pleased I finally got my hands on it.
My feature request is somewhat similar to another thread on Elektron trig conditions, but this is based on their A:B trigger conditions. Personally I think this would make a great addition to the sequencing powers because it allows you to program 'beyond' an initial sequence of 64.
I'm just gonna copy paste from their manual because they describe it than I could:
"A:B
A sets how many times the pattern plays before the trig condition is true. B sets how many times the pattern (or track, if the track length is shorter than the pattern length) plays before the count is reset and starts over again. This cycle then repeats until you stop the sequencer.
For example:
With the setting 1:2, the trig condition is true the first time the pattern plays and then the third, the fifth, and so on.
With the setting 2:2, the trig condition is true the second time the pattern plays and then the fourth, the sixth, and so on.
With the setting 2:4, the trig condition is true the second time the pattern plays and then the sixth, the tenth, and so on.
With the setting 4:7 the trig condition is true the fourth time the pattern plays and then the eleventh, the eighteenth, and so on."
There are many benefits to working like this because you can effectively use the 64 steps to create longer sequences. For example, you have a drum pattern with a snare roll, but you only want the snare to play the fourth time the pattern plays. A setting of the trigger only playing 4:4 (in Elektron terminology) would accomplish that. This effectively means you can use patterns in a more efficient way because they are constantly evolving without the need to switch to a new pattern for things like snare rolls and extra notes.
It's a long shot and definitely not a must, but I think it has a lot of potential.