Name: Native Instruments Maschine
Brand: Native Instruments
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Group Menu

Many of the functions described in the following sections are available in the following two

context menus:

▪ The context menu of the Groups in the Group List, opened via a right-click ([Ctrl]-click on

Mac OS X) on the desired Group:

Managing Sounds, Groups, and Your Project

Managing Groups

MASCHINE - Manual - 182

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- Table of Contents4
1 Welcome to MASCHINE22
- Where to Start23
- Manual Conventions25
2 Basic Concepts28
- Names and Concepts You Should Know28
- Adjusting the MASCHINE User Interface30
- Common Operations34
- Native Kontrol Standard52
  - Installing KONTAKT Instruments with NKS Support53
  - Loading NKS and Third-Party Plug-Ins from the Plug-In Menu54
- Stand-Alone and Plug-In Mode55
- Preferences58
- Integrating MASCHINE into Your MIDI Setup93
- Syncing MASCHINE Using Ableton Link98
  - Connecting to a Network98
  - Joining and Leaving a Link Session98
3 Browser100
- Browser Basics100
  - The MASCHINE Library100
  - Browsing the Library Vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks101
- Searching and Loading Files from the Library102
- Additional Browsing Tools129
- Using Favorites in the Browser134
- Editing the Files' Tags and Properties139
- Loading and Importing Files from Your File System145
- Locating Missing Samples155
- Using Quick Browse157
4 Managing Sounds, Groups, and Your Project160
- Overview of the Sounds, Groups, and Master160
- Managing Sounds168
- Managing Groups181
- Exporting MASCHINE Objects and Audio196
- Importing Third-Party File Formats207
  - Loading REX Files into Sound Slots207
  - Importing MPC Programs to Groups208
5 Playing on Your Controller212
- Adjusting Your Pads212
- Adjusting the Key, Choke, and Link Parameters for Multiple Sounds224
- Adjusting the Base Key225
- Playing Tools226
- Performance Features240
6 Working with Plug-Ins254
- Plug-In Overview254
- The Sampler Plug-In275
- Using Native Instruments and External Plug-Ins288
7 Working with Patterns301
- Pattern Basics301
- Recording Patterns in Real Time321
- Recording Patterns with the Step Sequencer329
  - Step Mode Basics329
  - Editing Events in Step Mode333
- Editing Events334
- Recording and Editing Modulation358
- Creating MIDI Tracks from Scratch in MASCHINE368
- Managing Patterns370
- Importing/Exporting Audio and MIDI To/From Patterns387
8 Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro Controls400
- Audio Routing in MASCHINE401
- Using MIDI Control and Host Automation427
- Creating Custom Sets of Parameters with the Macro Controls449
  - Macro Control Overview450
  - Assigning Macro Controls450
9 Controlling Your MIX456
- MIX View Basics456
  - Switching between Arrange View and MIX View456
  - MIX View Elements457
- The Mixer459
- The Plug-In Chain472
- The Plug-In Strip473
- Controlling Your MIX from Your Controller489
10 Using the Drumsynths491
- Drumsynths - General Handling492
- The Kicks496
- The Snares515
- The Hi-Hats536
- The Toms546
- The Percussions557
- The Cymbals568
  - Cymbal - Crash570
  - Cymbal - Ride572
11 Using Effects575
- Applying Effects to a Sound, a Group or the Master575
- Applying Effects to External Audio589
- Creating a Send Effect595
- Creating Multi-Effects603
12 Effect Reference606
- Dynamics607
- Filtering Effects622
  - Filter625
  - Cabinet629
- Modulation Effects631
- Spatial and Reverb Effects639
- Delays651
- Distortion Effects660
- Perform FX668
13 Creating a Song Using Scenes689
- Arranger Basics689
- Managing Scenes704
- Playing with Scenes737
  - Selecting a Loop Range738
  - Jumping to Other Scenes742
- Triggering Scenes Via MIDI (MASCHINE Plug-In Only)745
- The Arrange Grid746
- Quick Grid748
14 Sampling and Sample Mapping750
- Opening the Sample Editor750
- Recording a Sample752
- Editing a Sample767
  - Using the Edit Page768
  - Audio Editing Functions773
- Slicing a Sample780
- Mapping Samples to Zones800
15 KOMPLETE KONTROL Integration824
- Switching the Keyboard Focus To/From a MASCHINE Instance824
- Controlling the Transport in MASCHINE831
- Navigating and Controlling Your Sounds Within a Group836
- Browsing Your MASCHINE Library843
- Using the Perform Features848
- Using the Touch Strips854
- Recording Modulation from Your Keyboard860
- Adjusting the Settings for Your Keyboard in the MASCHINE Preferences864
- Arp Hold Mode866
- 15.10 Support for KOMPLETE KONTROL S88867
16 Troubleshooting - Getting Help868
- Troubleshooting868
- Getting Help870
17 Appendix: Tips for Playing Live872
- Preparations872
- Basic Techniques874
- Special Tricks875
  - Changing Pattern Length for Variation875
  - Load Long Audio Files and Play with the Start Point875
18 Glossary876
Index888

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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