Another quick tip too is to set this up in a project called #template or #base first, then duplicate this when starting a new project. Saves trying to remember to to this the whole time. Also the # at the start of the name ensures that this template project will always be at the top of the project list.
Ensure to create the new second blank pattern on both the instrument and aux tracks too.
Edit - I don’t take any credit for this idea, I saw it on someone’s YouTube video about the XY. I actually tried going back to see who’s video this was, but i can’t find it now. If I see it I’ll ensure to link it here. There were lots of good tips in it.