Don't want recording to start automatically

Is there a way to record a track but not have it start immediately? On my Ditto X4 I can record a loop and hit the stop button to end the recording. When I want the part I tap the appropriate loop button to start that part. For instance, say a song intro has the chord pattern for the chorus or solo but the first verse pattern is different. I want to record the intro/solo pattern but don’t want it to play while I am playing the first verse.

Would muting the track help in this situation?

Could you please clarify what you are trying to achieve exactly? A short video showing or explaining it would also be helpful, and I can assist you with the best solution.