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2.8 Syncing MASCHINE using Ableton Link
Ableton Link is a protocol that synchronizes beat, phase and tempo of Link-enabled applica-
tions on the same computer or over a shared network. This means you can conveniently keep
applications synchronized across different devices or join a group jam with others with minimal
setup. Connecting applications via Link provides you with the ability to synchronize them to a
shared timeline and change the tempo globally from each of the connected applications.
2.8.1 Connecting to a Network
Applications that support Ableton Link can join a Link session when connected to the same
network. To enable Link within MASCHINE, simply make sure the computer running MA-
SCHINE is connected to the same local network as the other applications you want to link to.
This can either be a local network or an ad-hoc (computer-to-computer) connection.
To ensure maximum security and reliability while using Link, there are several things you may
want to consider:
▪ For reliability, connect to the local network using a router via an Ethernet cable.
▪ If you do use a Wi-Fi network, be sure to use a password to prevent excluded users from
joining your session.
▪ For the most secure and reliable connection, create a Link session via a direct connection
from one computer to another using a Thunderbolt or Ethernet cable.
For more general information on setting up and using Link, please refer to the Link FAQs arti-
cle located on the Ableton website:
https://help.ableton.com/hc/en-us/articles/209776125-Link-FAQs.
2.8.2 Joining and Leaving a Link Session
It is possible to join a Link session at any time by clicking the LINK button. When another
Link-enabled application is connected, a moving bar within the LINK button is displayed even
though MASCHINE’s transport is not running. This bar represents the global phase of Link that
all participating applications lock into.
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