- several drum kits
- each with saved hi hat patterns
-record a loop
-match the sequencer to the loop capture tempo by holding the tap tempo button and hitting the play button on the loop
-play pattern behind loop
-record or erase loop as needed with tempo sync'd hi hat pattern ready to keep things flowing
this is the core of what keeps things together instead of falling apart every time you want a new loop. Some other things to try:
-tempo sync'd input from the line in. for me its a kaoss pad 3 and my friend on guitar. another SP or a Korg Electribe would be dope though. Even ableton.
-long samples (think 60 sec+) saved of a section you can cue and forget about
-anything else you can think of
doing all of this stuff was the first time I felt empowered to do a completely live set with my gear. I hope it helps some of you too.