Octatrack, how to know when the pattern will change

Elektron Gear Octatrack
#1

Hi there :wave: I’m worried I’m missing something obviously but here it goes.

I’m preparing for my first live set using the octatrack.

To join my set together I have made patterns of quite repetitive short phrases that go on for long periods e.g 256
When I am twiddling my synths
Sometimes I forget my count because I’m concentrating on filters etc
Is there a visual guide on the octatrack that will help me see when the pattern will change so I can make the transition flow nicely?
My ideas so far are watching the pattern steps but they are too quick
My other is putting in a musical indicator for myself (something subtle that I’ll listen out for near the end of the pattern and count them)

But if there was a page I could set to see the count it would help me more.

Any ideas guys?

#2

You have an arranger mode very useful for organisation, they can let you keep an eye on filters etc with your prepared live is playing

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#3

With the arranger open it gives you a bar count…

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#4

Have an eye on the “page”-leds to see where you are.

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