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The Control area displaying the content of the Sound Kick Ordinance of the selected Sound slot 1.

Sounds, Groups, and the Master can each hold any number of Plug-ins. These are stacked up

in the Plug-in List, on the left of the Control area.

Working with Plug-ins

Plug-in Overview

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Default Chapter4
- Table of Contents4
1 Welcome to MASCHINE23
- MASCHINE Documentation24
- Document Conventions26
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.6.528
2 Basic Concepts31
- Names and Concepts You Should Know31
- Adjusting the MASCHINE User Interface34
- Common Operations38
- Native Kontrol Standard59
  - Installing KONTAKT Instruments with NKS Support60
  - Loading NKS and Third-Party Plug-Ins from the Plug-In Menu61
- Stand-Alone and Plug-In Mode62
- Preferences66
- Integrating MASCHINE into Your MIDI Setup111
- Syncing MASCHINE Using Ableton Link117
  - Connecting to a Network117
  - Joining and Leaving a Link Session117
- Using Footswitches with Your MASCHINE STUDIO Controller119
3 Browser120
- Browser Basics120
  - The MASCHINE Library120
  - Browsing the Library Vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks121
- Searching and Loading Files from the Library122
- Additional Browsing Tools152
- Using Favorites in the Browser157
- Editing the Files' Tags and Properties164
- Loading and Importing Files from Your File System170
- Locating Missing Samples180
- Using Quick Browse182
4 Managing Sounds, Groups, and Your Project186
- Overview of the Sounds, Groups, and Master186
- Managing Sounds194
- Managing Groups208
- Exporting MASCHINE Objects and Audio223
- Importing Third-Party File Formats234
  - Loading REX Files into Sound Slots234
  - Importing MPC Programs to Groups235
5 Playing on Your Controller239
- Adjusting Your Pads239
- Adjusting the Key, Choke, and Link Parameters for Multiple Sounds250
- Adjusting the Base Key252
- Playing Tools253
- Performance Features264
- Creating Parameter Snapshots Using Lock280
6 Working with Plug-Ins287
- Plug-In Overview287
- The Sampler Plug-In308
- Using Native Instruments and External Plug-Ins322
7 Working with Patterns335
- Pattern Basics335
- Recording Patterns in Real Time358
- Recording Patterns with the Step Sequencer367
  - Step Mode Basics367
  - Editing Events in Step Mode371
- Editing Events374
- Recording and Editing Modulation404
- Creating MIDI Tracks from Scratch in MASCHINE414
- Managing Patterns416
- Importing/Exporting Audio and MIDI To/From Patterns433
8 Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro Controls446
- Audio Routing in MASCHINE447
- Using MIDI Control and Host Automation473
- Creating Custom Sets of Parameters with the Macro Controls494
  - Macro Control Overview495
  - Assigning Macro Controls496
9 Controlling Your MIX502
- MIX View Basics502
  - Switching between Arrange View and MIX View502
  - MIX View Elements503
- The Mixer505
- The Plug-In Chain518
- The Plug-In Strip519
- Controlling Your MIX from Your Controller534
10 Using the Drumsynths539
- Drumsynths - General Handling540
- The Kicks544
- The Snares563
- The Hi-Hats584
- The Toms594
- The Percussions605
- The Cymbals616
  - Cymbal - Crash618
  - Cymbal - Ride620
11 Using Effects623
- Applying Effects to a Sound, a Group or the Master623
- Applying Effects to External Audio637
- Creating a Send Effect645
- Creating Multi-Effects653
12 Effect Reference656
- Dynamics657
- Filtering Effects675
  - Filter678
  - Cabinet682
- Modulation Effects684
- Spatial and Reverb Effects692
- Delays706
- Distortion Effects716
- Perform FX724
13 Working with the Arranger745
- Arranger Basics745
- Using Ideas View754
- Using Arranger View770
- Playing with Sections798
- Triggering Sections or Scenes Via MIDI801
- The Arrange Grid803
- Quick Grid805
14 Sampling and Sample Mapping806
- Opening the Sample Editor806
- Recording a Sample808
- Slicing a Sample838
- Mapping Samples to Zones859
15 KOMPLETE KONTROL Integration885
- Controlling the Transport in MASCHINE892
- Navigating and Controlling Your Sounds Within a Group897
- Browsing Your MASCHINE Library904
- Using the Perform Features909
- Using the Touch Strips915
- Recording Modulation from Your Keyboard921
- Adjusting the Settings for Your Keyboard in the MASCHINE Preferences925
- Arp Hold Mode927
- Support for KOMPLETE KONTROL S88928
17 Troubleshooting929
- Registration Support930
16 Appendix: Tips for Playing Live931
- Name and Color Your Groups, Patterns, Sounds and Scenes932
- Basic Techniques933
  - Set up Your Own Multi-Effect Groups and Automate Them934
    - Troubleshooting935
    - Registration Support936
18 Glossary937
Index945

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