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3.2 Playing with Loops in HOTCUE Mode
Now that we've covered all basic mixing techniques and how to use the Touch Strip, we will
focus on S8’s looping facilities in HOTCUE mode.
Besides using the dedicated LOOP mode which will be explained in the next tutorial, you can
work with loops in default HOTCUE mode. This allows you to perform with HOTCUES and
loops at the same time.
Prerequisites
We assume here that the S8 is in the following state:
▪ The track “Techno 1” is loaded on Deck A and stopped.
▪ The Crossfader is all the way to the left.
▪ The channel fader A is raised to the top.
▪ The MAIN knob has an adequate level.
3.2.1 Engaging and Disengaging a Loop
Let’s add a loop to the track on Deck A.
To engage a loop on a Deck:
1. Press the Deck's PLAY button to start playback.
2. Press the Deck's HOTCUE button to enable HOTCUE mode.
3. Press the Deck's Loop encoder. The LED ring around the Loop encoder starts to rotate to
indicate the loop is activated.
Using Your S8—Getting Advanced
Playing with Loops in HOTCUE Mode
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