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• Disadvantage: If you want to use a lot of dynamic controls, like the
Compressor knob fading in and out or switching snare drums during a
song, these events are not captured, only the MIDI notes streaming
out of Groove Agent.
Of course, you can mix these two methods of working, by automating
Groove Agent to map out the song and then recording its output to a
MIDI track for fine tuning. You can think of this as rendering Groove
Agent's output to a MIDI track, like you can render the audio output of
plug-ins to an audio track. Of course, you can render Groove Agent's
output to an audio track, too!
Method 3 – First create a series of settings using the Memory func-
tion. One setting may be perfect for the verse, the next one for the
chorus and so on. When you are happy with the individual memory
setups, you can map out the song by switching between memories
while it plays.
• Advantage: Since the Memories capture EVERYTHING currently on
screen, this is the only way to switch instantly between different com-
plexity levels or even between different styles and kits! This is the
method to use if it's really drastic changes you're after.
• Disadvantage: Switching between pre-set scenarios may seem a bit
static, since fills and real-time variations will need to be recorded or
programmed separately.
The creative musician may combine any of these methods to obtain the
ultimate drum track, one that includes an editable MIDI part with moving
knobs and instant switching between levels, styles and kits!
Here's a slightly different angle: Set up a suitable controller – like a
five octave MIDI keyboard – the way you like it. Then record a MIDI
performance of pattern start, stop, select, fill, parameter adjustments
and individual drum hits. This method can be used with Groove
Agent's MIDI output active or not.
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