Questions & Answers

How do I program a pattern in 6/8 time on Impact XT?

0 votes
580 views
asked Apr 17, 2020 in Studio One 4 by danbrett (130 points)
Any tips for programming patterns in Impact XT in 6/8 time? It seems like it REALLY wants to be in 4/4. The song is already set up in 6/8.

1 Answer

0 votes
answered Apr 17, 2020 by matthewritenburg (17,320 points)

If you create an empty clip on the Impact XT track then edit it in drum mode, switch the quantize view to 1/64.  It will make it clear that you are in 6/8 time and where the quarter notes divisions are in the measure.  You can then easily draw in the pattern you want.

See here how I set the quantize to 1/64:

...