I dunno I think there’s a reason access is the only one doing software integration and everyone else has let theirs die. How much better could they do vs custom set ups in logic’s environment or max 4 live?
I guess I’d rather see a really good MIDI controller/sequencer that worked with tube tvs, iOS and computers if they were going to go that route.
I agree that some kind of bank/part/scene management would be great. Would it be impossible to see every part at once and the bank it’s linked to then choose to copy the part with or without trigs and/or scenes? Switching banks, patterns and parts is instant for me, which is pretty incredible when you think about how varied they can be, so I don’t see why you couldn’t copy and paste. This might also be a good place to save and name them. When you’re on a roll you aren’t really thinking of part names.
My current wish list:
MIDI machines for the other elektron boxes. Or custom ones that you can name. Who can keep track when you switch parts? Clearing the 1st page on a MIDI machine without clearing the MIDI channel assignment. (Setting all those offsets back to zero…I don’t think they snap while holding function). Pitch bend should snap to 64.
Slice machines. Nothing new in terms of features. it just automatically selects slice playback mode when it’s the active track and lets you define the number of slices prerecording. Being able to switch from pickup to flex and keep your sample is one of the coolest features. I’d like more machines to take advantage of that. I mean, you can have flex machines setup in different ways in each part, but again it’s impossible to keep track of over a buch of banks and patterns.
Is there a way to “play” trig locks either chromatic or slices in non real time? Using the knob can be fiddly, especially for slices…What if the arrow buttons “knew” what mode you were in and could be used to select slices or pitch.
Option to change part reload to function + cue + cue. I don’t mind having to get frantic with the function button to get at the various menus, it’s really pretty fun and invigorating, but inevitably I hit function and cue at some point when I don’t want to. I’ve never accidentally reload the machinedrum. It’s a huge discouragement from saving and thus using parts to their fullest. This is the only time I lose samples.
On the flip side, I’d like more auto-save options with parts. My OT is out for repair so I can’t see what combos are used, but something to save the part when switching patterns and banks. My vote is function + cue, it gets sticky hit cue again to reload, switch and it saves. I dunno I think saving is clunky and feels too computer esque as it doesn’t relate to performing for me. It’s like banging on CMD+S every minute because you have unstable plugins.
Mini sections in the arrange you can jump to with the trig buttons. Dropping in and out of arrange mode is awesome. If it was a bit easier to work with specific loops of sections within it, it’d be more awesome.
Octatrack is the best instrument I’ve ever used because (for the most part ) it can keep up my musical ideas in real time. I spend less time setting things up, not more.