I read:
similar to loading a sample/loop that will become the kick drum etc...
hmmm .. I'm not sure I understand but for pattern sequencing you could take a look at jass -> http://test.pilot.fm/pd/patches/jass/ If I understand correctly the playback already works right ? Frank's rrradical (sp?) stuff could also be helpfull.
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i saw a cool patch but it needs mjLib and monoryhthm which is not in the installer treasure chest
jass requires zexy (should be in there) and maxlib's dist dunno if that's in the installer though.
HTH
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