Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) - Manual (Page 505)

2. While holding REC , to adjust the Pattern Length for the Pattern in which you are about to
record, you can turn Knob 4 ( LENGTH ) or press Button 5–8 to directly select from the
four length presets available: 2 , 4 , 8 , or 16 bars.
3. Release REC .
→ The Record mode is engaged ( REC is lit) and the Pattern has the length you defined.
Press PLAY to start the sequencer (if it’s not done already) and play the pads to start re-
cording! See section ↑ 11.2, Recording Patterns in Real Time for more information on re-
cording Patterns.
In Record Prepare mode can also enable or disable the metronome via Button 2. See section
↑ 11.2.3, Using the Metronome for more information on the metronome.
You can also enter Record Prepare mode while starting a recording in Replace mode (see ↑ 11.2.1,
Recording Your Patterns Live ): Simply press ERASE + REC and hold REC until your controller
switch to Record Prepare mode. This is also true when using the Count-in (see ↑ 11.2.4, Recording
with Count-in ).
11.2.3 Using the Metronome
The metronome will help you to keep time when recording in real time.
► Click the metronome icon in the MASCHINE Header to enable/disable the metronome:
The metronome can be heard only when the sequencer is playing.
The metronome signal is sent to the Cue bus. To know how to use the Cue bus, see section
↑ 13.2.6, Using the Cue Bus .
You can customize the metronome in various ways in the Preferences panel:
▪ You can adjust the metronome’s volume and time signature in the Preferences’ General
page (see section ↑ 3.7.1, Preferences – General Page for more details).
Working with Patterns
Recording Patterns in Real Time
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