Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 User Manual

6 Working with Plug-ins
Plug-ins are the building blocks of all sound in MASCHINE. They can be used at all three lev-
els of the MASCHINE audio routing system: in Sounds, in Groups, and in the Master.
This chapter includes various general or specific Plug-in topics:
▪ An overview of Plug-ins and how to handle them (↑6.1, Plug-in Overview).
▪ An exhaustive description of an essential Internal Instrument Plug-in in charge of playing
back all sample content in MASCHINE: the Sampler (↑6.2, The Sampler Plug-in).
▪ Specific information on Native Instruments and External Plug-ins (↑6.3, Using Native In-
struments and External Plug-ins).
6.1 Plug-in Overview
This section describes Plug-ins in general: where you can find them, how you can adjust their
settings, and how you can manage them.
6.1.1 Plug-in Basics
In Arrange view, the content and settings of the focused Sound/Group or the Master are dis-
played in the Control area (in the middle of the software window):
Working with Plug-ins
Plug-in Overview
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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