Note that  the Library  is  the only  other  way to  display  and access  your  files: You  could
also  navigate  to  the  same  files  in  your  file  system.  The  (substantial)  difference  lies  in
the fact that the Library organizes your files in a musically relevant way.
Which Files are Included in the MASCHINE Library?
The files included in the MASCHINE Library are all MASCHINE-relevant files found in the fold-
ers whose paths are listed in the Library page of the Preferences panel. For more information
on how to manage these library folders, please refer to ↑2.6.4, Preferences – Default Page.
3.1.2 Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks
 
The  Browser  is  your  interface  to  the  MASCHINE  Library.  It  provides  all  necessary  tools  to
search for the files you require — and suggest other files you might not have thought of. Be-
side this, the  Browser also allows  you to navigate  your file  system in a  classic way. Both  are
described in the next section.
The Browser provides two operation modes, each of them providing its own tools:
▪ The LIBRARY pane allows you to browse the MASCHINE Library. This is the preferred way
to  search  for  files  meeting  particular  musical  requirements.  This  pane  also  allows  you  to
tag your own files to your liking.
▪ The FILES pane allows you to browse your hard disks by using the hierarchical folder struc-
ture of  your  operating system.  For  example  you can  use  it  to  navigate  files  that have  not
been imported into the MASCHINE Library — and you can import them from there!
In contrast to the software, the Browser on your controller can only load files that have
already  been  added  to  the  Library.  You  cannot  directly  access  specific  directories  on
your hard disks with the Browser using the controller. This is why you should always im-
port all your files to the Library and tag them using the software beforehand.
Switching Between LIBRARY and FILES Pane
►
To show the LIBRARY pane or the FILES pane of the Browser, click the corresponding
tab at the top of the Browser.
Browser
Browser Basics
 
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