sequencing a mystery

see this thread
http://forum.fantom-s.info/?action=show_thread&thread=1356&fid=3&s=0&e=15

see my post about half way down the 1st page

In short, you are in patch (single-sound + pads) mode, but you have to switch to performance mode (mixer or layer/split button). From there, hit F2 "part view" and set up all 16 parts.

does this mean I have to select the sounds for all tracks before I start recording a song or can I record a track then change the sound from the Layer/split button and then record the second track and so on and keep the sounds... coz so far this is where the prob arises.. the tracks take the last sound chosen during playback and play all tracks with that sound. ???

music is forever...

No, you can change sounds whenever you want. You can record track 1 with part 1 and then change the patch for this part, then choose a patych for part 2 and record in track 3 etc.

Once again, you need to be in performance mode to have 16 parts with different sounds.

how can I save sets of 3 or 4 sound patches as perormance sounds and use them during a live show. I want to be able to switch sounds sets with a single key press or thru the F1-F8 keys to switch the sound groups...eg. a set of 4 strings or plucks etc. can this be done... and how does one record a rhythm in a loop?

thanks! for all ur help guys...

music is forever...

I use three different ways of grouping patches for quick selection during live performance. The first, and simplest, is to 'register' the patches you want to use in the same 'Favorites' bank. That gives you your one-touch access via the F1-F8 keys. Second, set up your desired patches in a Performance, and use the 'Layer' screen to switch between patches by keeping all boxes unchecked and simply moving the curser with the wheel to the desired patch. (With boxes unchecked, only the highlighted patch will play.) Third, manipulate the storage location of patches in the 'User' bank so that commonly grouped patches are in order, (User001, User002, User003, for instrance). You can even repeat a patch if you use it with different 'groups'. Again, patch selection is accomplished by a quick turn of the wheel.