The Record Prepare Mode - Native Instruments MASCHINE Manual

▪ If a Pattern is already selected (i.e. loaded in the Pattern Editor), the events are recorded
in that Pattern. This is also true if the playhead of the Arranger currently is within an auto-
matic repetition of the original Clip.
▪ 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 referenced by a
Clip placed at the beginning of the current Scene and repeated all along the Scene.
You can adjust the default Pattern Length in the
See section ↑2.6.1, Preferences – General Page
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 ↑7.2.2, The Record Prepare Mode
7.2.2

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
After a second, the following displays appear:
2. While holding REC, turn Knob 2 (GRID) to adjust the Pattern Grid resolution.
Defaults page of the
for more information.
for more on this.
REC to enter Record Prepare mode.
Working with Patterns
Recording Patterns in Real Time
Preferences panel.
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