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Title Page
Disclaimer
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Table of Contents
Welcome to MASCHINE
- MASCHINE Documentation
- Document Conventions
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.7
Basic Concepts
- Important Names and Concepts
- Adjusting the MASCHINE User Interface
- Common Operations
- Native Kontrol Standard
- Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode
- Preferences
- Integrating MASCHINE into a MIDI Setup
- Syncing MASCHINE using Ableton Link
  - Connecting to a Network
  - Joining and Leaving a Link Session
- Using Footswitches with the MASCHINE Controller
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
- Adjusting the Base Key
- Playing Tools
- Performance Features
- Using Lock Snapshots
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
- 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
- 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
- Controlling Your Mix from the Controller
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 Arranger 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 a Sample
- 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

14.1.4 Limiter ....................................................................................................................... 681

14.1.5 Maximizer .................................................................................................................. 686

14.2 Filtering Effects .......................................................................................................................... 690

14.2.1 EQ .............................................................................................................................. 690

14.2.2 Filter .......................................................................................................................... 693

14.2.3 Cabinet ...................................................................................................................... 697

14.3 Modulation Effects ..................................................................................................................... 699

14.3.1 Chorus ....................................................................................................................... 699

14.3.2 Flanger ...................................................................................................................... 700

14.3.3 FM ............................................................................................................................. 702

14.3.4 Freq Shifter ................................................................................................................ 704

14.3.5 Phaser ....................................................................................................................... 705

14.4 Spatial and Reverb Effects ......................................................................................................... 707

14.4.1 Ice ............................................................................................................................. 707

14.4.2 Metaverb ................................................................................................................... 709

14.4.3 Reflex ........................................................................................................................ 710

14.4.4 Reverb (Legacy) ......................................................................................................... 712

14.4.5 Reverb ....................................................................................................................... 714

14.4.5.1 Reverb Room .............................................................................................714

14.4.5.2 Reverb Hall ................................................................................................717

14.4.5.3 Plate Reverb ..............................................................................................720

14.5 Delays ......................................................................................................................................... 722

14.5.1 Beat Delay ................................................................................................................. 722

14.5.2 Grain Delay ................................................................................................................ 725

14.5.3 Grain Stretch ............................................................................................................. 728

14.5.4 Resochord .................................................................................................................. 730

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