Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) - Manual (Page 504)

▪ If no Pattern is selected, engaging record (in Overdub or Replace mode) automatically cre-
ates an empty Pattern with the default Pattern Length. The new Pattern is used at the be-
ginning of the current Scene and repeated all along the Scene.
You can adjust the default Pattern Length in the Defaults page of the Preferences panel. See sec-
tion ↑ 3.7.1, Preferences – General Page for more information.
When you get ready to record, you can also use the Record Prepare mode on your controller to
quickly create a new Pattern with the desired length and directly start the recording! See sec-
tion ↑ 11.2.2, The Record Prepare Mode for more on this.
11.2.2 The Record Prepare Mode
The Record Prepare mode is very useful when you are about to start a new recording. Indeed, it
allows you to adjust the Pattern Length and the resolution of the Pattern Grid right before
starting a recording. This way you can quickly create a new Pattern with the desired pattern
length and directly start recording events in it!
You can also use the Record Prepare mode to adjust the length of an existing Pattern.
The Record Prepare Mode on Your Controller
1. With REC disabled, press and hold REC to enter Record Prepare mode.
After a second, the following displays appear:
Working with Patterns
Recording Patterns in Real Time
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