Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 User Manual

The parameters described below are presented as they appear in the Control area (Ar-
range view). The same parameters are available in the Plug-in panel within the Plug-in
Strip (Mix view). See ↑12.4, The Plug-in Strip for more information on this.
Main Page
Element Description
MAIN Section
Engine Selects the engine used in the Kick Plug-in. If you change this
setting, please refer to ↑8.2, The Kicks.
Tune Adjusts the pitch of the drum played by the middle C, measured as
a percentage. Available values range from 0.0 to 100.0 % (default:
50.0 %). For more details see ↑8.1.5, Pitch Range, Tuning, and
MIDI Notes.
Decay Adjusts the duration of the sound’s tail, measured as a percentage.
Available values range from 0.0 to 100.0 % (default: 50.0 %).
Punch Simultaneously adjusts the amount of the pitch envelope and the
amount of noise of the attack. Available values range from 0.0 to
100.0 % (default).
Impact Adjusts how hard the drum is hit. Available values range from
0.0 % (softest) to 100.0 % (hardest). The default value is 75.0 %.
Advanced Page
For this engine the Advanced page does not contain any parameters.
Modulation Page
As with all other engines and Drumsynths, the Modulation page contains one parameter: Veloc-
ity.
Using the Drumsynths
The Kicks
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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