Native Instruments Maschine User Manual

5.5 Performance Features
The Performance features of MASCHINE are inspired by similar features available in KOM-
PLETE KONTROL and on the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES keyboards. This tight integra-
tion offers a familiar and seamless workflow.
5.5.1 Overview of the Perform Features
The Perform features include the following engines:
▪ The Scale and Chords engine allows you to assign the pads to notes within specific scales,
and to play chords according to the selected scale by hitting single pads.
▪ The Arp engine allows you to create arpeggios based on the pads you press or the chord cur-
rently triggered.
Designed to enrich the melodic content of your Projects, these engines are available when your
pads are in Keyboard mode. Furthermore, they are designed to be used live and, as such, they
are available only from your hardware controller (like Note Repeat).
When your pads are in Group mode, you can use the Note Repeat engine, Choke groups, and
Link groups as in previous MASCHINE versions.
The Control Signal Flow—Pads in Keyboard Mode
The following diagram illustrates MASCHINE s signal flow between your hits on the pads in
Keyboard mode and the resulting sounds:
Playing on Your Controller
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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