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(4) Transport controls: The Transport controls contain buttons such as Play, Restart, Record and
Loop.
(5) Display area: The Display area provides control regarding Ableton Link, time signature, tem-
po, global swing, Follow and Performance Grid (Including Retrigger)
(6) Controller  icon: This  area displays  an icon  each  MASCHINE controllers  connected to  your
computer.
(7) Master Volume slider: Shows and adjusts the level of the MASCHINE audio output.
(8) CPU meter: The CPU meter represents the current load on your computer’s processor and is
constantly measured;  it  should  not  go above  70%  to  avoid  clicks and  interruptions.  You  can
save  CPU  power  by  sampling  the  audio  output  of  MASCHINE  if  necessary  using  export  (for
more information, please refer to the Manual).
(9) Audio Engine button: Click the Audio Engine button to disable the entire sound processing of
MASCHINE.
(10) NI logo: The NI logo and MASCHINE logo open the About screen which displays the ver-
sion number and edition of your MASCHINE software.
Quick Reference
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