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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
- 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

7.1.3 Loading, Removing, and Replacing a Plug-in ............................................................ 264

7.1.4 Adjusting the Plug-in Parameters ............................................................................. 270

7.1.5 Bypassing Plug-in Slots ............................................................................................ 270

7.1.6 Using Side-Chain ...................................................................................................... 272

7.1.7 Moving Plug-ins ........................................................................................................ 272

7.1.8 Alternative: the Plug-in Strip ..................................................................................... 273

7.1.9 Saving and Recalling Plug-in Presets ....................................................................... 273

7.1.9.1 Saving Plug-in Presets ..............................................................................274

7.1.9.2 Recalling Plug-in Presets ..........................................................................275

7.1.9.3 Removing a Default Plug-in Preset ............................................................276

7.2 The Sampler Plug-in ................................................................................................................... 277

7.2.1 Page 1: Voice Settings / Engine ................................................................................. 279

7.2.2 Page 2: Pitch / Envelope ............................................................................................ 281

7.2.3 Page 3: FX / Filter ...................................................................................................... 283

7.2.4 Page 4: Modulation .................................................................................................... 285

7.2.5 Page 5: LFO ............................................................................................................... 286

7.2.6 Page 6: Velocity / Modwheel ...................................................................................... 288

7.3 Using Native Instruments and External Plug-ins ........................................................................ 289

7.3.1 Opening/Closing Plug-in Windows ............................................................................. 289

7.3.2 Using the VST/AU Plug-in Parameters ....................................................................... 292

7.3.3 Setting Up Your Own Parameter Pages ...................................................................... 293

7.3.4 Using VST/AU Plug-in Presets .................................................................................... 298

7.3.5 Multiple-Output Plug-ins and Multitimbral Plug-ins ................................................. 300

8 Using the Audio Plug-in .............................................................................................

302

8.1 Loading a Loop into the Audio Plug-in ........................................................................................ 306

8.2 Editing Audio in the Audio Plug-in .............................................................................................. 307

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