Native Instruments Maschine Getting Started Guide

Since we want to record a drum loop, we select SYNC by dialing Knob 3, and then define a
length of 1 bar by turning Knob 4.
1. Now hit Button 5 (START) and, since the recording is going to be triggered by the se-
quencer, press PLAY.
→ After the recording is finished, the right display will show you the recorded Sample as a
waveform.
→ If you record multiple Samples, you can navigate between them by Button 7 and But-
ton 8. This is called the Recording History.
Software
1. First choose an empty Sound Slot to record into by clicking on its name.
2. Now click the SAMPLING button right underneath the PIANO ROLL/KEYBOARD but-
ton:
3.
In the RECORD tab, select your Source. You can record Samples internally (check the
Int radio button) from another Group, Sound or the Master Output or from one of the
External Inputs (check the radio button labeled Ext). In this case we will record from
the Group called 808 Kit.
4.
In the next Panel of the RECORD tab, you can select a way to start the recording: either
by setting a Threshold value (adjustable with the mouse by dragging) or in Sync with
the Project Tempo. Since we want to record a drum loop from the 808 Kit, we select
Sync.
Sampling
How to Sample
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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