Native Instruments Maschine User Manual

5 Playing on Your Controller
This chapter describes the numerous features available in MASCHINE to adjust and enhance
your playing, both during live performances and when recording Patterns.
5.1 Adjusting Your Pads
MASCHINE provides you with numerous features to finely tailor the way the pads of your con-
troller react to your playing:
▪ Choose a pad mode that best fit your playing needs: ↑5.1.1, The Pad View in the Software.
▪ Adjust the base key to set the pitch of the notes played by your pads: ↑5.1.3, Adjusting the
Base Key.
▪ Set Choke groups to selectively cancel Sounds when other Sounds are triggered: ↑5.1.4,
Using Choke Groups.
▪ Create Link groups to trigger several Sounds by pressing only one pad: ↑5.1.5, Using Link
Groups.
Most of the settings for your pads are available both in the software via the Pad view (see
↑5.1.1, The Pad View in the Software), and on your controller via the Pad Mode (see section
↑5.1.2, Choosing a Pad Mode).
5.1.1 The Pad View in the Software
In the software the settings for your pads are available in the Pad view, which is enabled via
the Pad View button above the Sound List in the Pattern Editor:
The Pad View button.
Playing on Your Controller
Adjusting Your Pads
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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