Also 1st time poster, but I’d like to chime in on this as I have just gotten through this process. I’ll mostly be reiterating what others have said, but I’d like to add:
-Cut the fat out of your current playlist/songs: I have an “Inactive Collection” folder for old/unused songs and an “Active” folder for tunes that don’t get played much. There is a lot of fluff at the beginning and end of songs, cut it out.
-Set cues and loops: Try and give a good listen to your new tunes as soon as you buy them. I think this is the best time to set your cues and loops as your ears are fresh to these tracks and you just purchased them for a reason right? Setting your cues and loops in strategic places, along with the waveform, will help you figure out your phrasing.
-Quality > Quantity: Before buying new tracks make sure to take a run through your current collection. Do NOT buy tracks on the day you find them. Let them age in your box for a day or two. Maybe look through different genres on different days. Make sure you like what you’re hearing and if at all possible look up the tune on youtube.
-Use the comments section: I just started using this in TP2.5 and its really helping. I’ll put notes or do a genre list that helps me learn what the track is or what it sounds like before even clicking on it.
