By astral_Signal
Tue Jan 20, 2026 5:24 am
Hi all,
I recently upgraded the firmware on my Live 2 to OS v3.5.0
The new OS is fine, honestly, and it didn't take me long to navigate around the new layout.
Two things I have noticed that is affecting my workflow:
Samples that have been recorded, chopped, then converted to a new track, don't seem to make an audible difference when re-adjusting start/end points of individual chops. I would typically convert to new drum track using slices, & slice type set to pad parameters. I would then record a sequence with the new converted track, and listen with the internal metronome engaged to determine if transients in the chopped sample are tight. Adjustments to start/end points would then be made in sample edit which I would hear in real time as the sequence runs, or was the case on OS v2.5. I should mention that I will start chops with link slices on, then disabled to make fine adjustments prior to conversion.
Let me know if there's a new setting I may have overlooked, as I am trying to apply my exisiting workflow to the new OS.
Secondly, grid view:
I work predominately in grid view. It's great that the addition of list view is included to made adjustments, but I wish there was an option to view and cycle between available tracks in grid view, as opposed to returning to main menu, cycling to the required track, then returning to grid view. I'm aware that you can work around this by toggling the arrange tab, selecting the track, then returning the grid/list view.
Speaking of grid view, why did Akai remove the view options via the Q-links (zoom)?? Is there a way to re-map these view options to the Q-links? Kind of a great tool to navigate the grid view faster IMO.
Let me know your thoughts and tips!
I recently upgraded the firmware on my Live 2 to OS v3.5.0
The new OS is fine, honestly, and it didn't take me long to navigate around the new layout.
Two things I have noticed that is affecting my workflow:
Samples that have been recorded, chopped, then converted to a new track, don't seem to make an audible difference when re-adjusting start/end points of individual chops. I would typically convert to new drum track using slices, & slice type set to pad parameters. I would then record a sequence with the new converted track, and listen with the internal metronome engaged to determine if transients in the chopped sample are tight. Adjustments to start/end points would then be made in sample edit which I would hear in real time as the sequence runs, or was the case on OS v2.5. I should mention that I will start chops with link slices on, then disabled to make fine adjustments prior to conversion.
Let me know if there's a new setting I may have overlooked, as I am trying to apply my exisiting workflow to the new OS.
Secondly, grid view:
I work predominately in grid view. It's great that the addition of list view is included to made adjustments, but I wish there was an option to view and cycle between available tracks in grid view, as opposed to returning to main menu, cycling to the required track, then returning to grid view. I'm aware that you can work around this by toggling the arrange tab, selecting the track, then returning the grid/list view.
Speaking of grid view, why did Akai remove the view options via the Q-links (zoom)?? Is there a way to re-map these view options to the Q-links? Kind of a great tool to navigate the grid view faster IMO.
Let me know your thoughts and tips!
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