Native Instruments Maschine User Manual

Element Description
Tune Adjusts the pitch of the drum played by the middle C, measured as
a percentage. Available values range from 0.0 % to 100.0 %
(default: 50.0 %). For more details see Pitch Range, Tuning, and
MIDI Notes.
Decay Adjusts the duration of the sound’s tail, measured as a percentage.
Available values range from 0.0 % to 100.0 % (default: 50.0 %).
Skin Tune Adjusts the fine-tuning of the skin of the drum, measured as a
percentage. Available values range from 0.0 to 100.0 % (default:
50.0 %).
Impact Adjusts how hard the drum is hit, measured as a percentage.
Available values range from 0.0 % (softest) to 100.0 % (hardest).
The default value is 75.0 %.
Body Adjusts the level of the snare body independently from the wires
level adjusted on the Advanced page (see below). Available values
range from 0.0 to 100.0 % (default: 75.0 %).
Noise Adjusts the level and duration of the wires sound applied to the
drum, measured as a percentage. Available values range from 0.0 to
100.0 % (default: 40.0 %).
Advanced Page
For this engine the Advanced page does not contain any parameters.
Modulation Page
As with all other engines and Drumsynths, the Modulation page contains one parameter: Veloc-
ity.
Using the Drumsynths
The Snares
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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