Build pattern with drumpads and overdub

Hi, sorry this is such a novice question, I just want to hear how others here go about it. It’s more a workflow thing really.

I want to be able to have the pattern loop whilst I overdub notes recorded from the pads on my controller, in much the same way as you would in a clip on Live, Reaper or Logic etc. The issue I have is that all the notes get mixed up in columns, due to the algorithm for recording polyphony in tracks. Ideally it would be great if the notes could be recorded to their own separate column or track. I know that trackers are essential step sequencers, but getting patterns down in this way, especially when quantised on input, is pretty spontaneous.

What would be the best way to achieve this is Renoise?

many cheers

It’s a good question, I’ve often wondered if it were possible to restrict a recording/overdub to a max of x tracks…

Otherwise you just end up with a splattered note cake on the table

Actually, I think the current recording process is just fine for recording overdubs - what we are lacking is a post-recording process that organizes those notes. At least, that’s my personal workflow: record stuff, then edit it.

Ledger did a script which will sort notes similar to how Renoise does it, but you can call it at any time:

https://forum.renoise.com/t/new-tool-2-8-3-1-reorder-notes-by-pitch/39315

I did a modified version with a different sorting algorithm:

https://forum.renoise.com/t/new-tool-2-8-3-1-reorder-notes-by-pitch/39315

For example, I often prefer matching notes to be located in the same column when recording/programming drums

(imagine something like a hihat - it should occupy just a single column, not be spread all over the place).

Actually, I think the current recording process is just fine for recording overdubs - what we are lacking is a post-recording process that organizes those notes. At least, that’s my personal workflow: record stuff, then edit it.

Ledger did a script which will sort notes similar to how Renoise does it, but you can call it at any time:

https://forum.renoise.com/t/new-tool-2-8-3-1-reorder-notes-by-pitch/39315

I did a modified version with a different sorting algorithm:

https://forum.renoise.com/t/new-tool-2-8-3-1-reorder-notes-by-pitch/39315

For example, I often prefer matching notes to be located in the same column when recording/programming drums

(imagine something like a hihat - it should occupy just a single column, not be spread all over the place).

That is exactly what I need. I was thinking of hacking the split by notes tool to sort into columns, as it only does tracks…but it would take me a while to get up to speed, and you kind gentleman have already done it.

I’ve said it before - Lua scripting is really cool

thanks

Just to say, I don’t think danoise’s amendment made it into the latest version of this tool. Or maybe I’m wrong?

I had to replace the main.lua file manually.

@boonier: no, I also run a manually modified version

Perhaps it would be good to make this a separate tool altogether? I’m thinking of expanding it in a couple of ways