Pad Modes - Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO MK2 Manual

Pattern Length
The length of the selected Pattern can be adjusted in Pattern mode by dialing Knob 1. The
units available here depend on the
section ↑6.1.11, Step Grid, Pattern Length, and Quantization
6.1.2

Pad Modes

By default, your pads play all Sounds of the selected Group — we call this Group mode. Fur-
thermore they are velocity sensitive, meaning they will play louder if you hit them harder. You
can change this behavior and choose another Pad mode in order to adapt your pads to various
situations. This is done in Pad Mode mode:
To enter Pad Mode mode, press and hold
►
Button 1 to pin this mode and make it permanent.
In Pad Mode mode you make settings on the left display, and on the right display you will see
the corresponding assignments for your pads.
The Pad Mode mode on the controller.
Parameter
KEYBD (Button 2)
16 VEL (Button 3)
PAT LEN (Pattern Length) parameter in Grid mode. See
PAD
Parameter Description
Activates/deactivates Keyboard mode. In this mode your pads play notes of the
selected Sound at 16 different pitches. This is well suited for melodic instru-
ments. The right display indicates the pitches played by each pad. See section
↑6.1.8, Using the Keyboard Mode
Activates/deactivates 16 Velocities mode. In this mode your pads play the same
note of the selected Sound but with 16 different velocity values. This can be
useful to play or program complex drum fills. The right display indicates the ve-
locity values for each pad.
for further information.
MODE. You can also press
for a detailed description of this mode.
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Working with Patterns (Controller)
Creating Patterns
PAD MODE +