kwattro wrote:2ndly, how do I enable a 4 count measure prior to hitting pads for a live recording into the sequencer?
Since the pattern sequencer is always looping, it's not required to have a prior count.
The easiest way is to enable the regular metronome by long pressing the record button. Then press record and play and let the pattern run... then start tapping the beats in in the second cycle.
One important thing:
Keep in mind that, if your latency is higher than 20ms, then the realtime audible playback of the recorded pads is disabled while recording.
The reason for that is simple. With latencies higher than 20ms it would be more confusing than helpful to hear the pads while recording.
Just try, then you'll see.