Native Instruments Maschine User Manual

▪ AHD: AHD mode disables the Sustain and Release controls of the ADSR envelope (see be-
low), and replaces them with the Hold parameter. AHD mode is ideal for “fire and forget”
behavior, whereby you would like to have the sound trigger for a certain amount of time re-
gardless of how long you hold the pad down.
▪ ADSR: Typically, the ADSR envelope is used for longer, sustained Samples that require
complex dynamic control.
Unlike many other hardware devices, the pads on MASCHINE are sensitive not only to
being hit, but also to being held — so using the ADSR envelope, you can make the pads
behave like a MIDI keyboard and sustain a note only for as long as it is held down.
Parameter Description
AMPLITUDE ENVELOPE
Attack (AHD and
ADSR)
Attack determines how quickly the Sound reaches full volume after
being triggered.
Hold (AHD only) Hold determines how long the envelope will stay at its maximum
level.
Decay (AHD and
ADSR)
Decay determines how fast the envelope drops to the Sustain level in
ADSR mode; in AHD mode, it is used to adjust how fast the Sound
dies down. This parameter can also be modulated by the Velocity
control, see ↑6.2.5, Page 5: LFO.
Working with Plug-ins
The Sampler Plug-in
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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