Keep in mind that there is no undo function when using the 'Prepare For MIDI Export' macro. Then with the different synths or basslines you can change the sound the MIDI channel makes by changing the 'Patch'.
Of course you will need a new pattern for snare build-ups, crashes, etc. This way you only have to do it in one pattern and you can repeat it as many times as you want using the blocks in the playlist. Example move 'Kick' to 'Acoustic Bass Drum' or 'Bass drum 1'. When I want to make the drum loops I just copy the current drum patterns into a MIDI channel with a Channel of '10' (to get the drum sounds) and then arrange the notes in the piano roll to the respective drum sounds.
Yeah that's usually how I do it if it is just a small loop or something like that.īut when I am exporting a full song or a lengthy MIDI that includes drums and different synths I usually arrange the song in the playlist.