Simple Looping Question

[AirborneFO]

I'll go ahead and ask this because I am sure I am just overcomplicating the issue. But here it is.....

Here is what I have:

Track 1: Bass
Track 2: Toms
Track 3: Snare
Track 4: Cymbals/Hi hats

I have each set up in XPand and here is my problem. I just want a standard 4/4 beat for an entire song. Simple. Reason for this is that as a drummer, I have an easier time following a beat to lay down guitar tracks vs the click track. With a simple 4/4 beat, I can go back in and just add additional fills, etc.

The problem I have is if I cut/paste a single measure and add it, it eventually goes way out of time. I know there is a simple way to say start at 1/1 and end at whatever without it going crazy. l looked under edit and the loop function wasnt available.

Any takers?

(I know this is going to be stupid simple...flame away if necessary) LOL

[nod25]

Are you copying and pasting (or Duplicating) Regions in Grid mode?

Loop is on the Transport bar. Option click Play icon to cycle through option.

[AirborneFO]

I was just doing a copy and paste (which I am sure is wrong) in grid mode.

[nod25]

Originally Posted by AirborneFO

I was just doing a copy and paste (which I am sure is wrong) in grid mode.

So your Regions are 1 bar/4 beats long, exactly, and in time?

[AirborneFO]

Yep. But then when I copy it, it seems to slip in time. What I thought I would be able to do is just highlight that area, and set a parameter for how many measures I want it to loop.

[nod25]

If you highlight an area it will loop if Loop Playback is enabled.

[AirborneFO]

I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the feedback!!