» Ableton, BPM & chopping up tracks for loops

[sproggy]

I get these sort of damn hurdles every time I get inspired.

All I want to do is use Ableton to mark out the bars over a track, so I can chop out any loops I want quickly and easily.

The software seems to insist on changing the tempo.

I know this is probably very difficult to help with, because there are so many numbers & options. I really have no idea what I'm missing here.

I only seem to get the option to mark out the waveform into bars when I select Warp, but I don't want to change the tempo, just mark it out.

[sproggy]

Lol. I think I sorted it.

The very top left is the tempo, the other number after the loop option is the number of bars!

I know I should be doing a comp mix. But I'm very inspired to do a booty right now.

[Mong]

tlh counter is the master mate

[sproggy]

Every time I think I've got it sorted, it turns out wrong!!

[Mong]

u in arrange or session view?

[sproggy]

Originally Posted by Mong

tlh counter is the master mate

yeah, I sussed that now. But the thing is, I want the track to determine the tempo. Maybe I'm using the wrong tool for the job. Not that it looks like there's any more appropriate tool in Ableton.

I may just go back to CoolEditPro & do it by hand/sight. I though this would be tidier and quicker. If I can suss this, then surely it will be quicker in the long term.

[sproggy]

Arranger m8.

[sproggy]

Im sure I've marked out correctly in the Sample Display, but when I try to set the loop in the Track Display it isn't in the right place. Doesn't match up.

[Mong]

You need to check/fix each clip. I have to do it too regardless.

[sproggy]

Originally Posted by Mong

You need to check/fix each clip. I have to do it too regardless.

What do you mean m8?

BTW, I've double checked, the Sample Display is marked spot on. But the Loop/Punch Region bar near the top just doesn't do what I expect.