12 Quick Reference
 
This chapter  introduces  you  to  the  main  areas  and concepts  of  MASCHINE.  In  the  following
sections, you will find:
▪ Information  that  will  help  you  in  your  every-day  work  with  your  controller  (↑12.1,  Using
Your Controller).
▪ An  overview  of  a  MASCHINE  Project  and  a  description  of  both  its  structure  and  content
(↑12.2, MASCHINE Project Overview).
▪ A  basic  reference  of  your  hardware  controller,  naming  and  quickly  describing  each  of  its
control elements (↑12.3, MASCHINE Hardware Overview ).
▪ A basic reference of the MASCHINE software (↑12.4, MASCHINE Software Overview).
For a comprehensive description of every feature and setting, please refer to the Manual.
12.1 Using Your Controller
 
This section provides useful information for your every-day work with the MASCHINE control-
ler.
For a complete reference of all shortcuts available on your controller, please refer to the
Manual.
12.1.1 Controller Modes and Mode Pinning
 
The controller has different modes of operation.
In  addition  to  the  default  Control  mode  (in  which  the  pads  trigger  your  Sounds),  there  are
many other modes for accomplishing various tasks. These modes are enabled by specific but-
tons on your controller (e.g., SCENE, CHORDS, BROWSER, etc.).
Quick Reference
Using Your Controller
 
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