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Title Page
Disclaimer
Contact
Table of Contents
Welcome to MASCHINE
- MASCHINE Documentation
- Document Conventions
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.10
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.8
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.7
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.4
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7.3
Quick Reference
- MASCHINE Project Overview
  - Sound Content
  - Arrangement
- MASCHINE Hardware Overview
  - MASCHINE MIKRO Hardware Overview
- MASCHINE Software Overview
Basic Concepts
- Important Names and Concepts
- Adjusting the MASCHINE User Interface
- Common Operations
- Native Kontrol Standard
- Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode
  - Differences between Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode
  - Switching Instances
- Preferences
- Integrating MASCHINE into a MIDI Setup
- Syncing MASCHINE using Ableton Link
  - Connecting to a Network
  - Joining and Leaving a Link Session
Browser
- Browser Basics
  - The MASCHINE Library
  - Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks
- Searching and Loading Files from the Library
- Additional Browsing Tools
- Using Favorites in the Browser
- Editing the Files’ Tags and Properties
- Loading and Importing Files from Your File System
- Locating Missing Samples
- Using Quick Browse
Managing Sounds, Groups, and Your Project
- Overview of the Sounds, Groups, and Master
- Managing Sounds
- Managing Groups
- Exporting MASCHINE Objects and Audio
- Importing Third-Party File Formats
  - Loading REX Files into Sound Slots
  - Importing MPC Programs to Groups
Playing on the Controller
- Adjusting the Pads
- Adjusting the Key, Choke, and Link Parameters for Multiple Sounds
- Playing Tools
- Performance Features
- Using Lock Snapshots
  - Creating a Lock Snapshot
Working with Plug-ins
- Plug-in Overview
- The Sampler Plug-in
- Using Native Instruments and External Plug-ins
Using the Audio Plug-in
- Loading a Loop into the Audio Plug-in
- Editing Audio in the Audio Plug-in
- Using Loop Mode
- Using Gate Mode
Using the Drumsynths
- Drumsynths – General Handling
- The Kicks
- The Snares
- The Hi-hats
- The Toms
- The Percussions
- The Cymbals
  - Cymbal – Crash
  - Cymbal – Ride
Using the Bass Synth
- Bass Synth – General Handling
  - Parameter Organization
  - Bass Synth Parameters
Working with Patterns
- Pattern Basics
- Recording Patterns in Real Time
- Recording Patterns with the Step Sequencer
  - Step Mode Basics
  - Editing Events in Step Mode
- Editing Events
- Recording and Editing Modulation
- Creating MIDI Tracks from Scratch in MASCHINE
- Managing Patterns
- Importing/Exporting Audio and MIDI to/from Patterns
Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro Controls
- Audio Routing in MASCHINE
- Using MIDI Control and Host Automation
- Creating Custom Sets of Parameters with the Macro Controls
  - Macro Control Overview
  - Assigning Macro Controls Using the Software
Controlling Your Mix
- Mix View Basics
  - Switching between Arrange View and Mix View
  - Mix View Elements
- The Mixer
- The Plug-in Chain
- The Plug-in Strip
Using Effects
- Applying Effects to a Sound, a Group or the Master
- Applying Effects to External Audio
- Creating a Send Effect
- Creating Multi-Effects
Effect Reference
- Dynamics
- Filtering Effects
- Modulation Effects
- Spatial and Reverb Effects
- Delays
- Distortion Effects
- Perform FX
Working with the Arranger
- Arranger Basics
- Using Ideas View
- Using Song View
- Playing with Sections
  - Jumping to another Playback Position in Your Project
- Triggering Sections or Scenes via MIDI
- The Arrange Grid
- Quick Grid
Sampling and Sample Mapping
- Opening the Sample Editor
- Recording Audio
- Editing a Sample
  - Using the Edit Page
  - Audio Editing Functions
- Slicing a Sample
- Mapping Samples to Zones
Appendix: Tips for Playing Live
- Preparations
- Basic Techniques
- Special Tricks
Troubleshooting
- Knowledge Base
- Technical Support
- Registration Support
- User Forum
Glossary
Index

8.3 Using Loop Mode ........................................................................................................................ 312

8.4 Using Gate Mode ........................................................................................................................ 314

9 Using the Drumsynths ................................................................................................

316

9.1 Drumsynths – General Handling ................................................................................................. 317

9.1.1 Engines: Many Different Drums per Drumsynth ......................................................... 317

9.1.2 Common Parameter Organization .............................................................................. 317

9.1.3 Shared Parameters .................................................................................................... 320

9.1.4 Various Velocity Responses ....................................................................................... 320

9.1.5 Pitch Range, Tuning, and MIDI Notes ........................................................................ 320

9.2 The Kicks .................................................................................................................................... 321

9.2.1 Kick – Sub ................................................................................................................. 323

9.2.2 Kick – Tronic .............................................................................................................. 325

9.2.3 Kick – Dusty .............................................................................................................. 328

9.2.4 Kick – Grit ................................................................................................................. 329

9.2.5 Kick – Rasper ............................................................................................................ 332

9.2.6 Kick – Snappy ............................................................................................................ 333

9.2.7 Kick – Bold ................................................................................................................ 335

9.2.8 Kick – Maple .............................................................................................................. 337

9.2.9 Kick – Push ............................................................................................................... 338

9.3 The Snares .................................................................................................................................. 340

9.3.1 Snare – Volt ............................................................................................................... 342

9.3.2 Snare – Bit ................................................................................................................ 344

9.3.3 Snare – Pow .............................................................................................................. 346

9.3.4 Snare – Sharp ........................................................................................................... 347

9.3.5 Snare – Airy ............................................................................................................... 349

9.3.6 Snare – Vintage ......................................................................................................... 351

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