over lapping audio files without creating a pause

[remusjacobs]

hi, im trying to figure out how to keep my wave files that have tails on the same track but without causing a pause at the end.
for example: I record a basic 4 bar pad pattern, usually pads have tails that exceed the 4 bars. right now what i do is record a pad and create a 2nd track thats entitled "PADS 2" and just copy and paste it back and forth every 4th bar.
If i put the 4 bar pattern on 1 track you would hear a break or pause at the start of every 4th bar because the tail of the pad doesnt drag out.
is there a way to paste the patern on the same track over the tail end and not remove the audio? thanks

[cwsand]

Using 2 tracks like you have been would be the way to go. You could try using one track with a crossfade between the regions, but it most likely won't give you the result you're looking for.

[Mothy]

I've had this problem in the past too, and one way I've solved it by using one track is to record 12 bars (3 x the 4 bar phrase) and loop the middle 4. This way you retain a 4 bar section featuring the softer attack, a 4 bar section with the tail intact and a 4 bar section that has a natural crossover. You'll likely still need cross fades between your loop points.