Tried the Auto Style Wizard a couple of times and now I'd like to get my hands really dirty.

These questions are asked with a basic understanding of the '30' style pattern 'boxes' for melodic instruments and of the use of masks.

1st, is there an ideal number of bars to be copied/ recorded into a cell? For example 1 bar, 2 bars, 4 bars, etc.

2nd, assuming you had 30 cells all set to '5,-i.e., equal probability of being selected, does the length of the initial chorus effect the probabiity of more cells being chosen ... or is that what the 'no duplicates till 8' do, that is change how the parts are selected.

Any link or reference to past posts or are welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Prado