▪ 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 used at the be-
ginning of the current Scene and repeated all along the Scene.
You can adjust the default Pattern Length in the Defaults page of the Preferences panel.
See section ↑2.6.1, Preferences – General Page for more information.
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 ↑10.2.2, The Record Prepare Mode for more on this.
10.2.2 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 REC to enter Record Prepare mode.
After a second, the following displays appear:
Working with Patterns
Recording Patterns in Real Time
 
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