koala - tracks with differing lengths

bibenu

I want to run different track lengths simultaneously with koala.

So, for example, drum/percussion elements over 1 bar, but bass/melodic elements over 4 bars.

I can't see a way to do this in Koala, but is there any workaround (or have I missed the feature somewhere ?).

Wondering if there might be a solution by running multiple instances of Koala (say under AudioBus or Aum or something) ?

tyslothrop1

There are probably different ways of doing this, for example using the sample loop function, with quantized triggers and synced loops of different lengths.

You coul just trigger the shorter samples more often with the sequencer.

Running more than one instance is probably possible, too.

wim

Koala doesn't have separate length per track. The usual way to do things in Koala is to copy the shorter pattern to a new one, use the "double up" helper, then add the longer part.

As mentioned, using more than one Koala instance is an option.

cccampy

You could make those parts in their own sequences, then use the “Resample Loop” feature to create sample pads that have those loops of various bar lengths and then just trigger them all at the same time.

With this type of thing, I’ll often just make a really long sequence and then have the samples set to “loop” and “hold” and that way you can bring them in and out using the piano roll on a larger sequence. I hope this helps!

bibenu

Thanks for the help, all. Looks like the re-sampling route may be the way to go.