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Title Page
Disclaimer
Contact
Table of Contents
Welcome to MASCHINE
- MASCHINE Documentation
- Document Conventions
- New Features in MASCHINE 2.8
- 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
- Using Your Controller
  - Controller Modes and Mode Pinning
  - Controlling the Software Views from Your Controller
- MASCHINE Project Overview
  - Sound Content
  - Arrangement
- MASCHINE Hardware Overview
  - MASCHINE 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
- Host Integration
- Preferences
- Integrating MASCHINE into a MIDI Setup
- Syncing MASCHINE using Ableton Link
  - Connecting to a Network
  - Joining and Leaving a Link Session
- Using a Pedal with the MASCHINE Controller
- File Management on 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
- Playing Tools
- Performance Features
- Using Lock Snapshots
- Using the Smart Strip
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
- 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
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 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

13 Controlling Your Mix ..................................................................................................

646

13.1 Mix View Basics .......................................................................................................................... 646

13.1.1 Switching between Arrange View and Mix View ......................................................... 646

13.1.2 Mix View Elements ..................................................................................................... 647

13.2 The Mixer .................................................................................................................................... 649

13.2.1 Displaying Groups vs. Displaying Sounds .................................................................. 650

13.2.2 Adjusting the Mixer Layout ........................................................................................ 652

13.2.3 Selecting Channel Strips ........................................................................................... 653

13.2.4 Managing Your Channels in the Mixer ....................................................................... 654

13.2.5 Adjusting Settings in the Channel Strips ................................................................... 656

13.2.6 Using the Cue Bus ..................................................................................................... 660

13.3 The Plug-in Chain ....................................................................................................................... 662

13.4 The Plug-in Strip ........................................................................................................................ 663

13.4.1 The Plug-in Header .................................................................................................... 665

13.4.2 Panels for Drumsynths and Internal Effects .............................................................. 667

13.4.3 Panel for the Sampler ................................................................................................ 668

13.4.4 Custom Panels for Native Instruments Plug-ins ........................................................ 671

13.4.5 Undocking a Plug-in Panel (Native Instruments and External Plug-ins Only) ............ 675

13.5 Controlling Your Mix from the Controller ..................................................................................... 677

13.5.1 Navigating Your Channels in Mix Mode ..................................................................... 678

13.5.2 Adjusting the Level and Pan in Mix Mode .................................................................. 679

13.5.3 Mute and Solo in Mix Mode ........................................................................................ 680

13.5.4 Plug-in Icons in Mix Mode .......................................................................................... 680

14 Using Effects .............................................................................................................

681

14.1 Applying Effects to a Sound, a Group or the Master .................................................................... 681

14.1.1 Adding an Effect ........................................................................................................ 681

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