Native Instruments Maschine User Manual

When Chord Mode is set to Harmonizer and Scale Type is set to any other scale than Chromatic,
the chords are bound to the particular notes included in the specified scale. Chord Type offers
following chords:
Chord Type Notes Added to Played Note
Octave Octave
1-3 3rd
1-5 5th
1-3-5 3rd and 5th
1-4-5 4th and 5th
1-3-5-7 3rd, 5th, and 7th
1-4-7 4th and 7th
Scales and Chords: Visual Feedback on the Pads
When scales and/or chords are enabled, the LEDs of the pads keep you informed at any time
on the current scale and chord configuration. The default lighting behavior of your pads is
modified by the Scale and Chord engine as follows:
When Chord Mode is set to Off or Harmonizer, pads of root notes are fully lit:
Type of Pad (for Selected Scale)
LED in Default
State
LED when Pad Triggered
Root notes Fully lit Flash
Other pads Dimly lit Flash
Note that if Chord Mode is set to Harmonizer, pads triggered as part of the chord will also
flash.
When Chord Mode is set to Chord Set, pad 1 is fully lit:
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Performance Features
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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