Native Instruments Maschine Getting Started Guide

3 Overview of a MASCHINE Project
This chapter will familiarize you with the core concepts and terms of MASCHINE and ex-
plain the structure of a MASCHINE project.
3.1 The Structure of a MASCHINE Project
MASCHINE's file format is called a MASCHINE Project, and it has the file extension
".mprj."
A MASCHINE Project contains all the information stored with a MASCHINE-produced
piece of music. In the following diagram we can see the different aspects of a MASCHINE
Project.
Overview of a MASCHINE Project.
▪ The Project references all the sound content, the instruments, sounds and samples,
and all the effects you apply to them.
Overview of a MASCHINE Project
The Structure of a MASCHINE Project
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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