Native Instruments Maschine User Manual

8 Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro Controls ....................................................
400
8.1 Audio Routing in MASCHINE ....................................................................................................... 401
8.1.1 Sending External Audio to Sounds ............................................................................. 402
8.1.2 Configuring the Main Output of Sounds and Groups ................................................. 407
8.1.3 Setting Up Auxiliary Outputs for Sounds and Groups ................................................. 412
8.1.4 Configuring the Master and Cue Outputs of MASCHINE ............................................. 416
8.1.5 Mono Audio Inputs ..................................................................................................... 422
8.1.5.1 Configuring External Inputs for Sounds in Mix View ..................................423
8.1.5.2 Configuring External Inputs for Sounds in MASCHINE ...............................427
8.2 Using MIDI Control and Host Automation .................................................................................... 427
8.2.1 Triggering Sounds via MIDI Notes .............................................................................. 428
8.2.2 Triggering Scenes via MIDI ........................................................................................ 434
8.2.3 Controlling Parameters via MIDI and Host Automation .............................................. 435
8.2.4 Selecting VST/AU Plug-in Presets via MIDI Program Change ..................................... 443
8.2.5 Sending MIDI from Sounds ........................................................................................ 444
8.3 Creating Custom Sets of Parameters with the Macro Controls ................................................... 449
8.3.1 Macro Control Overview ............................................................................................. 450
8.3.2 Assigning Macro Controls .......................................................................................... 450
9 Controlling Your Mix ..................................................................................................
456
9.1 Mix View Basics .......................................................................................................................... 456
9.1.1 Switching between Arrange View and Mix View ......................................................... 456
9.1.2 Mix View Elements ..................................................................................................... 457
9.2 The Mixer .................................................................................................................................... 459
9.2.1 Displaying Groups vs. Displaying Sounds .................................................................. 460
9.2.2 Adjusting the Mixer Layout ........................................................................................ 462
9.2.3 Selecting Channel Strips ........................................................................................... 463
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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