Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Getting Started

4. Press FILE to leave the File mode.
→ You can continue to work on your Project.
The File mode provides additional options for managing your Project files directly from
your controller: start a new Project, save a copy of the current Project, or save the
Project under a new name. For more information, please refer to the Manual.
4.2 Customizing Your Drum Kit
You might want to replace one or more drums from the Group “EK-TL A Kit” with ones that
sound better with your Pattern. To do this, you must make use of the Browser again.
4.2.1 Selecting Another Snare Sample
For the sake of providing an example, replace the Sample “Snare Ektl A 2” used in the Sound
on pad 6 to something less intrusive.
Selecting another Snare Sample in the Software
You have already used the Browser to open various objects (e.g., your tutorial Project). Now you
will learn another of its facilities: This time, you will not select Types, but instead use the text
search. This powerful feature allows you to instantly find items by name.
1. Click the Sound slot containing the “Snare Ektl A 2” that you want to replace:
⇨ The Sound slot 6 gets highlighted to indicate that it is selected:
Building Your Own Drum Kit
Customizing Your Drum Kit
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Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Specifications

General

Encoders	8 touch-sensitive knobs
Audio Interface	24-bit / 96 kHz
MIDI I/O	1 x MIDI In, 1 x MIDI Out
USB	USB 2.0
Pads	16 x Multi-color Pads, Velocity-Sensitive, Aftertouch
Display	2 full-color screens
Outputs	1/4" TRS Line Outputs, Stereo Headphone Output
Software	Maschine Software
Power Supply	USB bus-powered
Dimensions	320 x 301 x 41 mm
Weight	2.2 kg
System Requirements	Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM
Inputs	1 x 1/4" TRS Mic Input, 2 x 1/4" TRS Line Inputs