Name: Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK2
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▪ When the Quick Grid is set to OFF, the Arrange Grid is used.

To enable the Quick Grid on your controller:

1. Press GRID to access the Grid page.

2. Press F2 to select ARNG (Arrange).

3. Press the right arrow to step through the menu to select QUICK.

4. Turn the Control encoder to select ON.

→ Quick Grid is enabled and globally applied to all Patterns.

Working with the Arranger

Quick Grid

MASCHINE MIKRO - Manual - 813

Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Welcome to MASCHINE23
- MASCHINE Documentation24
- Document Conventions25
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.1026
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.827
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.727
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.429
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.331
2 Quick Reference34
- Using Your Controller34
  - Controller Modes and Mode Pinning34
  - Controlling the Software Views from Your Controller37
- MASCHINE Project Overview39
  - Sound Content39
  - Arrangement41
- MASCHINE Hardware Overview44
  - MASCHINE MIKRO Hardware Overview44
- MASCHINE Software Overview53
3 Basic Concepts64
- Important Names and Concepts64
- Adjusting the MASCHINE User Interface67
- Common Operations71
- Native Kontrol Standard93
- Stand-Alone and Plug-In Mode94
- Preferences97
- Integrating MASCHINE into a MIDI Setup131
- Syncing MASCHINE Using Ableton Link133
  - Connecting to a Network133
  - Joining and Leaving a Link Session134
4 Browser136
- Browser Basics136
  - The MASCHINE Library136
  - Browsing the Library Vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks137
- Searching and Loading Files from the Library138
- Additional Browsing Tools167
- Using Favorites in the Browser173
- Editing the Files' Tags and Properties179
- Loading and Importing Files from Your File System185
- Locating Missing Samples195
- Using Quick Browse197
5 Managing Sounds, Groups, and Your Project201
- Overview of the Sounds, Groups, and Master201
- Managing Sounds209
- Managing Groups223
- Exporting MASCHINE Objects and Audio237
- Importing Third-Party File Formats247
  - Loading REX Files into Sound Slots247
  - Importing MPC Programs to Groups248
6 Playing on the Controller252
- Adjusting the Pads252
- Adjusting the Key, Choke, and Link Parameters for Multiple Sounds262
- Playing Tools264
- Performance Features275
7 Working with Plug-Ins299
- Plug-In Overview299
- The Sampler Plug-In320
- Using Native Instruments and External Plug-Ins333
8 Using the Audio Plug-In347
- Loading a Loop into the Audio Plug-In351
- Editing Audio in the Audio Plug-In352
- Using Loop Mode353
- Using Gate Mode355
9 Using the Drumsynths357
- Drumsynths - General Handling358
- The Kicks362
- The Snares381
- The Hi-Hats402
- The Toms412
- The Percussions423
- The Cymbals434
  - Cymbal - Crash436
  - Cymbal - Ride438
10 Using the Bass Synth441
- Bass Synth - General Handling442
  - Parameter Organization442
  - Bass Synth Parameters444
11 Working with Patterns446
- Pattern Basics446
- Recording Patterns in Real Time466
- Recording Patterns with the Step Sequencer474
  - Step Mode Basics474
  - Editing Events in Step Mode477
- Editing Events478
- Recording and Editing Modulation502
- Creating MIDI Tracks from Scratch in MASCHINE511
- Managing Patterns513
- Importing/Exporting Audio and MIDI To/From Patterns533
12 Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro Controls546
- Audio Routing in MASCHINE547
- Using MIDI Control and Host Automation571
- Creating Custom Sets of Parameters with the Macro Controls593
  - Macro Control Overview594
  - Assigning Macro Controls Using the Software595
13 Controlling Your MIX602
- MIX View Basics602
  - Switching between Arrange View and MIX View602
  - MIX View Elements603
- The Mixer605
- The Plug-In Chain619
- The Plug-In Strip620
14 Using Effects635
- Applying Effects to a Sound, a Group or the Master635
- Applying Effects to External Audio649
- Creating a Send Effect656
- Creating Multi-Effects663
15 Effect Reference666
- Dynamics667
- Filtering Effects684
  - Filter687
  - Cabinet691
- Modulation Effects693
- Spatial and Reverb Effects701
- Delays715
- Distortion Effects724
- Perform FX732
16 Working with the Arranger754
- Arranger Basics754
- Using Ideas View764
- Using Song View781
- Playing with Sections806
  - Jumping to Another Playback Position in Your Project806
- Triggering Sections or Scenes Via MIDI808
- The Arrange Grid810
- Quick Grid812
17 Sampling and Sample Mapping814
- Opening the Sample Editor814
- Recording Audio816
- Editing a Sample834
  - Using the Edit Page835
  - Audio Editing Functions841
- Slicing a Sample849
- Mapping Samples to Zones869
18 Appendix: Tips for Playing Live894
- Preparations894
- Basic Techniques896
- Special Tricks897
  - Changing Pattern Length for Variation897
  - Load Long Audio Files and Play with the Start Point897
19 Troubleshooting898
- Knowledge Base898
- Technical Support898
- Registration Support899
- User Forum899
20 Glossary900
Index908

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Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK2 Specifications

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Mixer section	No
Product color	Black
Backlight buttons	Yes
USB direct playback	-
Apple docking compatibility	Not supported
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64