Native Instruments Maschine Getting Started

11.2 MASCHINE Project Overview
A MASCHINE Project contains all the information stored with a MASCHINE-produced piece of
music.
▪ The Project references all the sound content: the instruments, sounds and samples, and all
the effects that you apply to them.
▪ The Project also contains the arrangement of your song: how Patterns are built from events
which trigger Sounds, and how they are arranged into a song structure using Scenes and
Sections.
The following section will explain these two aspects in detail.
11.2.1 Sound Content
The sound content aspect of a MASCHINE Project includes all the instruments and effects
contained in your Project file, and how these are structured.
Quick Reference
MASCHINE Project Overview
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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