2. While holding REC, to adjust the Pattern Length for the Pattern in which you are about to
record,  you  can  turn  Knob  4  (LENGTH)  or  press  Button  5–8  to  directly  select  from  the
four length presets available: 2, 4, 8, or 16 bars.
3. Release REC.
→ The  Record  mode  is  engaged  (REC  is  lit)  and  the  Pattern  has  the  length  you  defined.
Press PLAY to start the sequencer (if it’s not done already) and play the pads to start re-
cording! See section ↑10.2, Recording Patterns in Real Time for more information on re-
cording Patterns.
In  Record  Prepare  mode  can  also  enable  or  disable  the  metronome  via  Button  2.  See
section ↑10.2.3, Using the Metronome for more information on the metronome.
You  can  also  enter  Record  Prepare  mode  while  starting  a  recording  in  Replace  mode
(see ↑10.2.1, Recording Your Patterns Live): Simply press ERASE + REC and hold REC
until  your  controller  switch  to  Record  Prepare  mode.  This  is  also  true  when  using  the
Count-in (see ↑10.2.4, Recording with Count-in).
10.2.3 Using the Metronome
 
The metronome will help you to keep time when recording in real time.
► Click the metronome icon in the MASCHINE Header to enable/disable the metronome:
The metronome can be heard only when the sequencer is playing!
The metronome  signal is  sent to  the Cue  bus. To  know how  to use  the Cue  bus, see  section
↑12.2.6, Using the Cue Bus.
You can customize the metronome in various ways in the Preferences panel:
▪ You  can  adjust  the  metronome’s  volume  and  time  signature  in  the  Preferences’  General
page (see section ↑2.6.1, Preferences – General Page for more details).
Working with Patterns
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