The MC-303 defaults to a pattern length of 4 measures. To create a pattern shorter than 4 measures, it is necessary to delete the pattern first. Use the following procedure to delete a pattern:
- Select the desired User pattern (Preset patterns can not be deleted).
- Hold SHIFT and FUNCTION and press the note key numbered "4."
- Press the PART SELECT buttons (1-7 and R) so they are lit solid (not flashing).
- Press ENTER.
- Press the RIGHT SELECT button so that the "NEXT" parameter starts to flash.
- Use the VALUE dial to select "ALL" and press ENTER. "SUrE" will be displayed.
- Press ENTER to delete the pattern
Use the following procedure to set the pattern length:
- Press REC.
- Press the RIGHT SELECT button until "LGH" is displayed.
- Use the VALUE dial to select the desired pattern length (1-32).
- Use the SELECT buttons and VALUE dial to adjust any additional recording parameters as desired.
Press PLAY to begin recording.
NOTE: A deleted pattern is different than an erased pattern. Deleted patterns do not contain any note or pattern setup data and are represented by a lowercase "u." An erased pattern does not contain note data but does contain pattern setup information (such as pattern length) and is represented by an uppercase "U."