I was following the PDF below to learn how to beatgrid and it teaches you how to use the 1.1.1 beat counter to help properly beatgrid and easily find phrase changes in the track.
http://www.traktorbible.com/en/tutorial2.aspx
The PDF has you set it for 8 bars per phrase (Preferences > Transport > Beats) and set the deck details so you can see the beat counter. It's been working well with most tracks I've been gridding lately-- the beat counter changes to xx.1.1 right as the track changes phrases.
One issue I noticed tonight is with tracks that have a long breakdown in the middle with no beat. The beat counter will be right on with the phrasing in the beginning of a track. After the 1-2+ minute long breakdown in the middle with no beat, the beat always comes back on an off phrase, like 12.4.1 when it should come somewhere like 13.1.1. From then on the phrasing is off and changes don't happen on xx.1.1 like they should.
These tracks are house/tech house/trance tracks, all downloaded from Beatport. The two tracks I'm referring to are...
Deadmau5 - Strobe (Club Edit)
Riva Starr - I Was Drunk
Anyone have this issue?
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