Yeah but I thought the beatstep was a multi instrument monophonic step sequencer and you would need a polyphonic step sequencer to run a drum machine like that with eight voices so realistically a daw would be the only practical option.
Is that a DRM1 MKIII that machine is on my dream list but I am a little put off by it not having an internal sequencer, I love the tr-8 for that flexibility and ease in triggering other machines with inbuilt sequencers.
They look good but they are twice the price. I have had a really good Sunday with the program and I am thinking I may be able to teach myself the basics and go for an advanced course in a few months. Today I made some basic loops with the Tr-8 and mixed a spoken word track with an ambient piece. There is also a guy that does private tutoring on the program in my area.
With Mitch's help and tutelage I am taking baby steps with Ableton. What I have really enjoyed is using the effects like erosion to mess with vst synths and hardware synths can anyone think of any other good plug ins effects like erosion to play with the audio chain. I am trying to create abstract ambient music not bangers. I am just using intro at the moment before I take the plunge and upgrade. Thanks in advance.