Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument - Manual (Page 184)

17.3.7. Adjusting the Length of a Section
Here are a few rules on how Sections, Scenes, Patterns, Clips are displayed within the Arranger: By
default, the length of a Section is automatically set to the longest Pattern used within the
referenced Scene (Auto Length), unless the length of the Section is manually set to a specific bar
range (Manual Length).
Auto Length : By default, the length of a Section corresponds to the longest Pattern used in the
referenced Scene. Inserting a new Pattern that is longer than the Section automatically extends
the Section. Removing the longest Pattern from the Section automatically shrinks the Section.
Extending/shrinking the longest Pattern automatically extends/shrinks the Section accordingly.
Manual Length : A Section can be manually adjusted to a set length. This can be shorter or longer
than the Pattern contained within the referenced Scene. Inserting or removing Patterns from the
Scene will not alter the length of the Section, however, the length of a Section can be altered by
using the Length parameter.
If a Pattern is shorter than the Section it is placed in, it is automatically repeated until the end of
the Section (the last repetition might be shortened). These repetitions are automatically generated
and cannot be edited. They reference the same Pattern placed at the beginning of the Section.
Repetitions of a Pattern are indicated by darker blocks in the Arranger, and a Truncated Pattern
marker will appear on the right-hand side of the Section to indicate that a section of the Pattern is
hidden:
• If a Section has been manually shortened, only the visible part of the Pattern within the set
length will be audible.
• Scenes always start at the beginning of the Section.
To adjust the length of a Section:
1. Press IDEAS ( Song ).
2. Press SHIFT + Button 2 ( SONG ) to enter Song view.
3. Select the pad relating to the Section you want to adjust.
4. Turn Knob 4 to adjust the length of the Section as required. Turning the knob left will shorten
the Section, turning it right will lengthen the Section.
5. Press SHIFT and turn Knob 4 to change the Section length in smaller increments.
→ The length of the Section is adjusted.
17.3.8. Duplicating a Sections
The Ideas view allows you to duplicate a Section. This feature works in connection with settings
made in the Scene/Section page of the MASCHINE+ General Settings, see General Settings .
Together they offer you options to:
• duplicate Scenes
• duplicate Scenes and Patterns
• link when duplicating Sections
For more information on the Default page of the Preferences, refer to the MASCHINE Software
Manual.
To duplicate a Section:
1. Press IDEAS ( Song ).
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