Drum loops erratic--basically unplayable

Hi, folks, new MainStage user here. I've done tons of stuff with Logic 8 Pro already and have an 8-month-old MacBook Pro with 7200 RPM HD and 4 GB RAM with latest Leopard and all updates installed. The below problem happens whether or not my MIDI controller is hooked up (Novation ReMOTE SL37 keyboard).
I just started trying MainStage over the weekend, and I ran into a basic bug that I don't understand and can't figure out how to troubleshoot: the drum loops don't really work. I start one up, it plays correctly for maybe 3 or 7 or 8 or 11 or even 13.3 measures (it always varies), then the loop stops for 1/4 or 1/2 second, then starts up again from the beginning. This is using the Electronic template, selecting either Downtempo Dub, Space Disco, Classic Techno, Dark Breaks, going into Perform mode, and clicking on one of the keys to start the beat.
This isn't an audio dropout or a gap that's part of the beat, because with that sort of thing, the rhythm would still be in time with a metronome afterward. It's not.
Has anyone ever heard of this? Maybe I have some setting wrong. Any insights greatly appreciated!!! Thanks.

Are you syncing to incoming clock by any chance?
I see a reference in the manual to "Getting the Tempo From MIDI Input" and a checkbox referencing same in the Concert Inspector, but I do not see that checkbox anywhere in the Inspector or Preferences. This might be because I currently don't have a MIDI controller hooked up, but keep in mind that I still have the problem even without the MIDI controller hooked up.
I'm glad that you're having fun jamming on my behalf. I'm getting jealous!

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