MK2: How to load a kit and try out different patterns

Junolab

Hi all, I recently bought a used Maschine MK2 to use for some beats.

I think I understand the majority of how it works, yet I've not figured out how to load patterns. I do know how I can load a project and then switch around with the various patterns, but how do I simply load a kit and then shuffle through some predefined patterns (basically make a pre-made custom loop)?

My goal is to load a kit and then try out the various patterns from either the included package or from an Extension, but without loading a full project.

Olihop

Hi,

Patterns are attached to groups.

So you can't load patterns in an existing group without loading its group.

Junolab

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/7468#Comment_7468

Thanks! Odd decision by NI to not allow it to be separated. Feels like the sounds and hardware is great but their software solution is severely lacking unless one wants to use the Maschine software on its own. Bummer

Olihop

Yes, the hardware is excellent, but the software still needs improvement. In the last five years the evolutions have been timid. Still a lot of requests for features that remain in the closet.