step sequencer and loop construction grayed out and can't use

[Cannimagine 1]

When I try to use the step sequencer or loop construction view they are light grey and not available. Does anybody know how to enable them?

[User 905133 1,147]

Updates to my previous post:

• I was able to select loop construction after I highlighted a section of audio in an audio track.
• I was able to select step sequencer after I added a blank midi track or a soft synth / instrument track.

 

Edited June 26, 2020 by User 905133
to underscore the different types of tracks mentioned (related to the Q: "What kind of track are you working on?" per Step 2 in the "Diagnosing Missing Features" thread.

[User 905133 1,147]

1 hour ago, Cannimagine said:

When I try to use the step sequencer or loop construction view they are light grey and not available. Does anybody know how to enable them?

Since they are grayed out as opposed to missing, Step 1 might not be relevant.  Maybe Step 2?  What kind of track are you working on?

 

[Jim Fogle 671]

Check the Workspaces at the top, right of the interface.   Set it to "None" and see if they are grayed out with no Workspace.

[scook 4,386]

10 minutes ago, User 905133 said:

Updates to my previous post:

• I was able to select loop construction after I highlighted a section of audio in an audio track.
• I was able to select step sequencer after I added a blank midi track or a soft synth / instrument track.

 

^^^ This

Both views need the appropriate starter to enabled them.

The Loop Construction View needs an existing audio selection to load in the view.

The Step Sequencer needs a container for the clip it creates.