cycle counter?

Hi all,

I'm looking for a way to make some sort of counter object for a cycle~. I figured it could be handy to generate ore control rhythmic patterns. I tried a few things using max methods ( using 'snapshot~' - 'counter'- and -== etc.) but the timing really sucks this way. There should be a way in msp I'm sure...

Does anyone have some suggestions ore pointers were to start?? You would be really helpful !

Thanks a lot!

greetings, Jeroen