Native Instruments Maschine Reference Manual

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6.1.3 Recording the Pads
You can easily record beats with the Pads: press PLAY, then RECORD to enable Record Mode.
Now hit the Pads you want to record and listen to what happens.
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Take your time to set up the Pad Sensitivity and Velocity Scaling to your personal
taste—you will have even more fun playing MASCHINE!
6.1.4 The Metronome
The Metronome will help you to keep time when recording in realtime. To activate the
Metronome, hold down SHIFT and press PLAY. To deactivate the Metronome, hold SHIFT
and press PLAY again.
Recording a Pattern: press Play + Rec and hit some Pads!
6.1.5 Using the Step Sequencer
If you are familiar with classic drum machines you may want to program your Pattern using
the Step Sequencer:
The Step Sequencer on the hardware Displays

Native Instruments Maschine Specifications

General

Weight	4.85 lbs (2.2 kg)
Pads	16 velocity-sensitive pads with aftertouch
Connectivity	USB, MIDI In/Out
Software	Maschine Software
Compatibility	Mac and PC
Power Supply	USB powered
Audio Interface	No built-in audio interface
Sequencer	Yes, pattern-based sequencer
Sampling	Yes, integrated sampler
Effects	Yes, includes a variety of effects
Encoders	8 knobs with LED ring indicators
DAW Integration	Yes, works as a plugin within most major DAWs