Native Instruments Maschine Getting Started Guide

5. As an example: let’s choose the Native Instruments KONTAKT plug-in. After selecting
it with the mouse, KONTAKT will be loaded, and its parameters will be displayed on
the parameter area of the Module tab: Now you can try out the instrument plug-in by
pressing the pad.
6. Choose different Parameter Pages via the Page menu by clicking the triangle on the
top left side of the parameter area.
7. If you find a good sound setting, save it as a preset as described in section ↑9.2, Sav-
ing and Recalling Module Presets.
To play the instrument plug-in chromatically using the pads on the MASCHINE hardware;
press and hold SHIFT then press the PAD MODE button to quickly toggle to Keyboard mode.
For information on changing and assigning plug-in parameters please read the MASCHINE
Reference Manual.
4.5.4 Opening and Closing Plug-in Windows
You can open floating windows for all plug-ins of a MASCHINE project. MASCHINE will
always show the open floating windows of the selected Sound, Group or the Master at a
time.
Creating a Pattern
Creating Patterns with Plug-in Instruments
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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