7.1.3 Recording Modulation in Step ModeIt is also possible to record modulation in Step mode. This allows you to precisely define valuechanges for parameters at specific moments.The procedure is straightforward:1. Hold the pad representing the step you want to automate.While you are holding the pad, the displays turn back to a mode similar to Control mode.2. While holding the pad, turn the Knob(s) under the displays with the parameter(s) youwant to record modulation for.→ The value changes are stored for that particular step.7.1.4 A Few Notes on Step ModeHere are a few points worth noting on Step mode:▪ While you hold SELECT, the lighting behavior of the pads temporarily returns to Controlmode: Each pad represents a particular Sound and lights up when this Sound is played.This can be helpful to quickly check which Sounds are currently playing or find a particularSound for selecting (you then just need to press its pad to select it).▪ In Step mode all notes are by definition quantized — i.e. they perfectly sit on the beatsand their subdivisions (the steps). See ↑7.2, Adjusting the Step Grid below for more onthis.▪ You are free to use both Control mode and Step mode on the same Pattern! For example,you could start building a tight, basic beat in Step mode, then switch to Control mode andrecord live-played ornaments to add a human touch to your Pattern. Or you could record anatural Pattern in Control mode and correct the essential hits in Step mode.Creating Beats with the Step SequencerBuilding Up a Beat in Step ModeMASCHINE - Getting Started - 104
