Returning device - doesn't fit my workflow & some feedback

[kohde]

Hi there,
After testing the tracker + for some weeks, I would like to return it.
I have sent a message on Thursday, specifically to service support and later to sales support, but no answer yet.
Does anyone know what the correct procedure for returning is?
Thanks in advance!

[Sandroid]

Hey @kohde , contacting support is definitely the right way to go about it.
I’m sure they’ll get back to you by next week.

[kohde]

Thanks Sandroid
I can get in detail why I am returning it, it has to do with my workflow and parameters that are essential to me.

[Sandroid]

No need to justify your return , we all have different needs and workflows.
But if you are on the fence or have things you think the Tracker could benefit from, feel free to mention them of course!

[kohde]

I think it is not new to the community, but here we go:

If I decide to use a sample (Tracker names it INSTRUMENT then, which turns to be 1 sample); if I want 2 tracks with the same sample but with different envelopes I have to load the sample file twice (in 2 different slots); and the same goes if I want to change envelopes in each step.
I have tried to make some alternative solutions such as working with LFO on the volume (as 1 of the FX) to make the steps with soft or hard attack (but it does not really work).
Loading the same sample in different slots was the only real solution I found; but it is not a good move for me, as the memory gets full very easily with long samples and the process of loading the same file takes time.
I got used to the workflow with the model:samples and the digitakt I guess.

[Sandroid]

You are not alone, infact i wrote a wish exactly for this:

Change Envelope Automation Values via StepFX

Sometimes you want an Instrument to have a short stabby release, while at other times the same instrument should ring out and fade away slowely. This is something that can only be achieved via workarounds at the moment. By expanding the step fx, this could be made a valuable feature. What is the problem? You may want to use the same sound in different ways. In one pattern you may want it to have a short attack and a very short release to create stabs. While in another part of the song, you may …

But as you say, for now the only way around it, is to copy the instrument. I personally don’t work with very long samples so i haven’t really had an issue with this workaround. But i can see this being a problem for people (like you) with longer samples of course.

Hopefully eventually this will be addressed and added and maybe we shall meet again

[mokujin_music]

Preach Brother, we need this feature.

[kohde]

The device was returned and I had already a refund. Thanks!