hey y'all - been away from my box for awhile after my 404 literally FRied, but now
been having a blast discovering the pattern mode (!) and MIDI hook up to the TR-8. recently watched some new youtube vids and peeped how guys are using the HOLD button instead of what i do which is LOOP. yet now im trying to test it out and my HOLD button just wont even go on? tell me im missing something obvious....i dont wanna take this into the shop.
peace, and thanks

aha ok figured That out - GATE has to be engaged, right?
but i still dont really get how its USED to its best advantage. anyone use the HOLD button?

People sequence on the 404?

j/k

well...its a bit of a pain yeah, but just experimenting having 404 be MIDI slave to the TR8 . double kik drum for über metal vibe! : .

I hardly use pattern sequencer. Always resample.
am i just old school or am i missing out not working with the pat. sequencer.

you can use the pattern sequencer with quantize off and record your performance and bounce out and back in for more fx and layering.This method also allows you to mix and change pads while keeping your performance pattern in tact.If you just resample you lose the ability to change anything without having to redo stuff.
Best of both worlds:)

Ima look in to this. tnx.