Native Instruments Maschine Getting Started

3. In the top row of the Browser, click the Sample icon on the far right to get a list of all the
available samples in the Library:
4. Since you want to find a side stick, type “side stick” into the empty field above the list of
Samples. As soon as you start typing, you will see the list below being updated to display
Samples matching your query.
5. Now activate Prehear by clicking the Prehear button (with the loudspeaker symbol on it) at
the bottom of the Browser:
6. Now you can listen to the available side sticks by clicking on their names in the list and
choose one you like.
7. When you have found a nice side stick Sample, double-click it to load it in the Sound
slot. You can also drag and drop it on the Sound slot.
You can also mix both search methods: You can simultaneously select specific Banks
(and Types, Subtypes…) and type the desired search query in the Search field.
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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