Recording A New Pattern Using The Count-In - Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Getting Started

To change the resolution at which the Pattern Length can be resized, refer to the Man-
ual for information on Arranger Grid.
5.2.3

Recording a New Pattern Using the Count-in

Once your empty Pattern in Pattern slot 2 has the desired length, you are ready for recording.
You have already learned how to record a Pattern by starting the sequencer then enabling the
record mode, also using the metronome (see
learn another useful aid for recording: the Count-in.
The Count-in cannot be enabled from the software. Please use your controller as descri-
bed below.
1. Press SHIFT + REC
⇨
The metronome is automatically activated and plays a full bar before the sequencer and
the recording actually start.
2. Play on the pads.
⇨
Once the sequencer has started, your playing is recorded.
3. To stop the metronome, press
disable it. To stop the sequencer, press STOP.
The Count-in allows you to prepare yourself and e.g. get the downbeat on time.
You can change the Count-in length (i.e. how long you hear the metronome alone before the
sequencer and the recording start) directly from your controller by pressing the
ton left of the displays and turning Knob 4
The SETTINGS button opens the Recording Settings mode, which allows you to adjust
various metronome and quantization settings. For all details, please refer to the MA-
SCHINE Manual available from the
↑3.3, Recording Your First
(Count-In) to start recording using the Count-in.
SHIFT + TAP
(Count-In
Help menu.
Pattern). Here you will
(Metro). To stop the recording, press
LENGTH).
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Creating Beats
Adding a Second Pattern
REC to
SETTINGS but-