Native Instruments Maschine Reference Manual
REFERENCE MANUAL
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Reference Manual written by Benjamin Weiss and Nicolas Sidi
Edited by Nicolas Sidi
Document Version: 1.1 (03/2010)
Product Version: 1.5 (03/2010)
Special thanks to the Beta Test Team, who were invaluable not just in tracking down bugs, but in
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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 13
1.1 WelcometoMASCHINE!......................................................................................... 13
1.2 AboutthisManual.................................................................................................14
1.3 OtherDocumentation............................................................................................. 15
1.4 Beforeyoustart–Importantnotes......................................................................... 15
1.4.1 Name Plate Location ........................................................................15
1.4.2 Serial numbers ................................................................................15
1.4.3 Using the unit safely ........................................................................16
1.4.4 Disposal Notice ...............................................................................17
1.4.5 Specications subject to change ........................................................17
1.4.6 Copyright ........................................................................................17
1.4.7 Disclaimer.......................................................................................17
1.5 InstallingMASCHINE.............................................................................................18
1.5.1 System Requirements .......................................................................18
1.5.2 Installing MASCHINE on Windows® XP and Windows® Vista .................18
1.5.3 Installing the MASCHINE Software on Mac OS® X ...............................19
1.5.4 Activating MASCHINE ..................................................................... 20
1.5.5 Connecting the MASCHINE Controller ................................................ 21
1.6 MASCHINEController:Overview.............................................................................22
1.7 MASCHINESoftware:Overview..............................................................................24
1.7.1 The Header .................................................................................... 25
1.7.2 The Arranger .................................................................................. 25
1.7.3 The Browser ................................................................................... 26
1.7.4 The Control Area ............................................................................. 27
1.7.5 The Pattern Editor .......................................................................... 28
1.7.6 The Sampling Area .......................................................................... 29
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2 BasicConcepts...............................................................................................................30
2.1 Namesandconceptsyoushouldknow...................................................................30
2.2 CommonOperations..............................................................................................32
2.2.1 Switching Views .............................................................................. 32
2.2.2 Showing and hiding user interface areas ............................................ 32
2.2.3 Navigating Parameter Pages in the Control Area .................................. 35
2.2.4 Undo and Redo .............................................................................. 36
2.3 Stand-aloneandPlug-inMode...............................................................................37
2.3.1 Switching Instances with the Hardware in Plug-in Mode ....................... 37
2.4 Preferences..........................................................................................................38
2.4.1 Preferences – General Tab................................................................ 39
2.4.2 Preferences – Default Tab .................................................................41
2.4.3 Preferences – User Paths Tab ........................................................... 42
2.4.4 Preferences – Libraries Tab .............................................................. 43
2.4.5 Preferences – Hardware Tab ............................................................. 44
2.5 AudioandMIDISettings........................................................................................45
2.5.1 Audio Tab ...................................................................................... 45
2.5.2 Routing Tab ................................................................................... 47
2.5.3 MIDI Tab ....................................................................................... 48
2.6 ConnectingExternalMIDIEquipment......................................................................49
2.6.1 Sync to External MIDI Clock ............................................................. 49
2.6.2 Send MIDI Clock............................................................................. 50
3 Browser..........................................................................................................................51
3.1 ElementsoftheBrowser........................................................................................51
3.1.1 Browser Mode Selector .................................................................... 52
3.1.2 File Type Selector ........................................................................... 52
3.1.3 Tag Filter ....................................................................................... 53
3.1.4 Text Search eld ............................................................................. 54
3.1.5 Search Result List........................................................................... 54
3.1.6 Locating missing Samples ................................................................ 55
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3.2 AddingyourownSamples......................................................................................56
3.2.1 Importing a Sample into the Library .................................................. 58
3.2.2 Tagging your Samples, Sounds, Groups, FX Presets, Patterns and
Projects ......................................................................................... 59
3.3 QuickBrowse........................................................................................................60
3.3.1 Using Quick Browse ........................................................................ 61
3.3.2 In-Place Auditioning ........................................................................ 61
3.4 TheBrowserontheHardware................................................................................62
4 CreatingSounds.............................................................................................................64
4.1 ChoosingaSourceforYourSound.........................................................................64
4.2 TheSamplerParametersintheSound’sSourceTab(SRC).......................................65
4.2.1 Page 1: Voice Settings and Engine .................................................... 66
4.2.2 Page 2: Pitch/Gate and Amplitude Envelope ....................................... 68
4.2.3 Page 3: FX and Filter Settings .......................................................... 70
4.3 FX........................................................................................................................70
4.3.1 Page 4: Modulation Envelope and Destination ..................................... 71
4.3.2 Page 5: LFO and Destination ............................................................ 72
4.3.3 Page 6: Velocity Destination and Modwheel Destination ....................... 74
4.4 TheSamplerParametersintheSound’sOutputTab(OUT).......................................75
4.4.1 Page 1: Main, Aux 1 and Aux 2 ........................................................ 75
4.4.2 Page 2: Pre Mix Options .................................................................. 76
4.5 SavingaSound.....................................................................................................77
4.6 CopyingandPastingSounds..................................................................................78
4.7 ResettingaSound.................................................................................................79
4.8 Mute&Solo.........................................................................................................80
4.9 LoadingREXFiles.................................................................................................83
4.10 SoundMIDIOptions...............................................................................................84
4.10.1 Sound MIDI Batch Setup ................................................................. 85
4.10.2 Sound MIDI Settings ....................................................................... 86
4.10.3 MIDI Output from Sounds ................................................................ 88
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5 CreatingGroups..............................................................................................................90
5.1 TheGroupSourceTabParameters.........................................................................90
5.1.1 Page 1: Voice Settings ..................................................................... 90
5.1.2 Page 2: Pitch & Swing ..................................................................... 91
5.1.3 Page 3: Macro Controls ................................................................... 92
5.2 TheGroupOutTabParameters...............................................................................95
5.2.1 Page 1: Routing, Volume and Pan ..................................................... 95
5.2.2 Page 2: Aux Pre and Post ................................................................ 96
5.3 SavingaGroup.....................................................................................................97
5.4 CopyandPasteGroups..........................................................................................98
5.5 ResettingaGroup.................................................................................................98
5.6 NamingGroups&Sounds......................................................................................99
5.7 LoadingGroupswithoutPatterns..........................................................................100
5.8 MPCProgramImporttoGroups............................................................................ 101
5.8.1 Supported parameters from MPC Programs .......................................101
5.8.2 Importing MPC Program les ...........................................................103
6 WorkingwithPatterns(Hardware)................................................................................. 105
6.1 CreatingPatterns................................................................................................105
6.1.1 Pattern Mode ................................................................................105
6.1.2 Input Mode ...................................................................................106
6.1.3 Recording the Pads ........................................................................108
6.1.4 The Metronome .............................................................................108
6.1.5 Using the Step Sequencer ...............................................................108
6.1.6 Using Note Repeat ......................................................................... 110
6.1.7 Using the Piano Roll/Keyboard ......................................................... 111
6.1.8 Recording automation .................................................................... 112
6.1.9 Recording automation in the Step Sequencer .................................... 113
6.1.10 Step Grid, Pattern Length Grid and Quantization ................................ 113
6.2 EditingPatterns.................................................................................................. 115
6.2.1 Selecting notes and events .............................................................. 115
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6.2.2 Erase/Clear ................................................................................... 116
6.2.3 Copy/Paste .................................................................................... 116
6.2.4 Nudge .......................................................................................... 117
6.2.5 Compare/Split ............................................................................... 117
6.2.6 Transpose .................................................................................... 117
7 WorkingwithPatterns(Software).................................................................................. 118
7.1 ThePatternEditor............................................................................................... 118
7.1.1 Selecting Patterns and Pattern Banks ............................................... 119
7.1.2 Copy and Paste Patterns .................................................................120
7.1.3 Resetting Patterns .........................................................................120
7.1.4 Saving Patterns .............................................................................120
7.2 EditingPatterns.................................................................................................. 121
7.2.1 Mouse actions in the Pattern Editor ..................................................122
7.2.2 The Zoom Tool ..............................................................................123
7.2.3 Compare/Split ............................................................................... 124
7.2.4 The Piano Roll/Keyboard ................................................................125
7.2.5 Recording and editing automation ....................................................125
7.2.6 Adding a Modulator ........................................................................127
7.2.7 Step Grid, Pattern Length Grid and Quantization ...............................128
7.2.8 Rendering Audio from Patterns using Drag & Drop .............................. 131
7.2.9 Rendering MIDI from Patterns using Drag & Drop ...............................132
8 TheMASCHINEEffects(FX)...........................................................................................134
8.1 Dynamics...........................................................................................................135
8.1.1 Compressor ..................................................................................135
8.1.2 Gate .............................................................................................136
8.1.3 Limiter .........................................................................................137
8.1.4 Maximizer .....................................................................................137
8.2 Filtering.............................................................................................................138
8.2.1 Filter ............................................................................................138
8.2.2 EQ ...............................................................................................140
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8.3 Modulation......................................................................................................... 141
8.3.1 Chorus .........................................................................................141
8.3.2 Flanger .........................................................................................142
8.3.3 FM ..............................................................................................143
8.3.4 Freq Shifter ...................................................................................145
8.3.5 Phaser ..........................................................................................146
8.4 SpatialandReverb.............................................................................................. 147
8.4.1 Ice ...............................................................................................147
8.4.2 Metaverb ......................................................................................148
8.4.3 Reex ..........................................................................................149
8.4.4 Reverb .........................................................................................150
8.5 Delay.................................................................................................................. 151
8.5.1 Beat Delay .................................................................................... 151
8.5.2 Grain Delay ...................................................................................152
8.5.3 Grain Stretch .................................................................................153
8.5.4 Resochord ....................................................................................154
8.6 Distortion...........................................................................................................155
8.6.1 Distortion ......................................................................................155
8.6.2 Lo ..............................................................................................156
8.6.3 Saturator ......................................................................................157
9 UsingFX.......................................................................................................................158
9.1 AddingFXtoaSound..........................................................................................158
9.2 AddingFXtoaGroup...........................................................................................160
9.3 AddingFXtotheMaster......................................................................................163
9.4 ApplyingFXtoanexternalinstrument.................................................................. 165
9.5 RecordingFXautomation.....................................................................................167
9.6 SavingFXPresets............................................................................................... 167
9.7 MutingFX........................................................................................................... 169
9.8 CreatingaSendEffect......................................................................................... 170
9.9 CreatingaMultiEffect........................................................................................ 173
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10 CreatingaSongusingScenes....................................................................................... 175
10.1 SelectingaScene............................................................................................... 175
10.2 CreatinganddeletingaClipintheArranger......................................................... 176
10.3 SceneSync........................................................................................................ 178
10.4 InsertingandDeletingScenes.............................................................................180
10.5 CopyandPasteScenes....................................................................................... 181
10.6 UsingtheLoopModetocombinescenes............................................................. 181
10.7 TriggeringScenesviaMIDI.................................................................................. 183
11 Sampling&SampleMapping.........................................................................................185
11.1 ControllingSamplingfromtheHardware............................................................... 186
11.1.1 Recording a Sample (Hardware) .......................................................186
11.1.2 Editing a Sample (Hardware) ...........................................................188
11.1.3 Slicing a Sample (Hardware) ............................................................ 191
11.1.4 Mapping a Sample (Hardware) .........................................................194
11.2 ControllingSamplingfromtheSoftware...............................................................196
11.2.1 Recording a Sample (Software) ........................................................196
11.2.2 Editing a Sample (Software) ............................................................199
11.2.3 Slicing a Sample (Software) .............................................................201
11.2.4 Mapping a Sample (Software) ......................................................... 207
12 TheMasterSection....................................................................................................... 210
12.1 TheMasterSourceTab(SRC).............................................................................. 210
12.1.1 Page 1: Master Mixer .....................................................................210
12.1.2 Page 2: Group Panning ................................................................... 211
12.2 TheMasterOutputTab(OUT)............................................................................... 211
13 ExportingAudio............................................................................................................ 213
13.1 ExportAudio....................................................................................................... 213
13.2 CollateAudio...................................................................................................... 215
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14 AppendixA:MASCHINEControllerQuickReferenceChart............................................... 216
14.1 BasicSequencerControls.................................................................................... 216
14.2 LoadingandSaving............................................................................................. 217
14.3 SceneOperations............................................................................................... 217
14.4 PatternOperations............................................................................................. 218
14.5 BasicEditing....................................................................................................... 219
14.6 GroupOperations................................................................................................ 219
14.7 SoundOperations................................................................................................220
14.8 Effects................................................................................................................220
14.9 Muting................................................................................................................221
14.10 Soloing...............................................................................................................221
14.11 Automation......................................................................................................... 221
14.12 BasicSampling...................................................................................................222
14.13 SecondaryPadFunctions....................................................................................223
14.14 NavigationShortcutsontheMASCHINEController................................................224
14.15 OtherShortcutsontheMASCHINEController........................................................226
15 AppendixB:KeyboardShortcuts....................................................................................229
15.1 Views.................................................................................................................229
15.2 Navigation..........................................................................................................230
15.3 Editing................................................................................................................230
15.4 Transport............................................................................................................232
16 AppendixC:Tipsforplayinglive....................................................................................233
16.1 Preparations.......................................................................................................233
16.1.1 Focus on the Hardware .................................................................. 233
16.1.2 Customize the Pads of the Hardware ............................................... 233
16.1.3 Check your CPU power before playing .............................................. 233
16.1.4 Name your Groups and Sounds ....................................................... 234
16.1.5 Consider using a Limiter on your Master ........................................... 234
16.1.6 Hook up your other gear and sync it with MIDI clock ......................... 234
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16.1.7 Improvise ..................................................................................... 234
16.2 BasicTechniques................................................................................................235
16.2.1 Use Mute & Solo .......................................................................... 235
16.2.2 Use Scene Mode and Scene Sync ................................................... 235
16.2.3 Create variations of your drums in the Step Sequencer ....................... 235
16.2.4 Use Note Repeat .......................................................................... 235
16.2.5 Set up your own Multi FX Groups and automate them ........................ 236
16.3 SpecialTricks.....................................................................................................236
16.3.1 Changing Pattern Length for variation .............................................. 236
16.3.2 Using the Loop Mode to cycle through Samples ................................ 236
16.3.3 Load long audio les and play with the start point ............................. 236
17 Index............................................................................................................................237
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1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome to MASCHINE!
Thank you for buying MASCHINE!
MASCHINE is a groove production studio that implements the familiar working style of classical groove boxes along with the advantages of a computer based system. MASCHINE is
ideal for making music live, as well as in the studio. It’s the hands-on aspect of a dedicated
instrument, the MASCHINE Controller, united with the advanced editing features of the
MASCHINE software.
Creating beats is often not very intuitive with a computer, but using the MASCHINE Controller
to do it makes it easy and fun. You can tap in freely with the Pads or use Note Repeat to jam
along. Alternatively, build your beats using the Step Sequencer just as in classic drum machines.
Patterns can be intuitively combined and rearranged on the y to form larger ideas. You can
try out several different versions of a song without ever having to stop the music.
Since you can integrate it into any sequencer that supports VST, Audio Units, or RTAS plug-ins,
you can reap the benets in almost any software setup, or use it as a standalone application.
You can sample your own material, slice loops and rearrange them easily.
However, MASCHINE is a lot more than an ordinary groove box or sampler: it comes with an
inspiring 5 Gigabyte library containing over 250 kits and 14,000 samples, and a sophisticated,
yet easy to use tag-based Browser to give you instant access to the sounds you are looking for.
What’s more, MASCHINE give you lots of options for manipulating your sounds via internal
effects and other sound-shaping possibilities. You can also control external MIDI hardware
and 3rd party software with the MASCHINE Controller, while customizing the functions of
the Pads, Knobs and Buttons according to your needs utilizing the included Controller Editor
Application. This applies for the plug-in as well as the standalone version.
We hope you enjoy this fantastic gear as much as we do. Now let’s get going!
—The MASCHINE team at Native Instruments
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1.2 About this Manual
This section introduces you to the symbols and text formatting used throughout this manual.
Special Paragraphs
The manual uses distinctive paragraphs to point out special facts and to warn of potential
dangers. The icons included in the paragraphs let you see what kind of information is provided:
The exclamation mark stands for additional instructions and hints. Read carefully when-
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operating system you are using.
ever you see this symbol.
The light bulb icon introduces useful extra information. This information may often
help you to solve a task more efciently, but does not necessarily apply to the setup or
Special Formatting
This manual contains some elements that appear in a different font type. These distinctive
formats have been applied in order to let you recognize certain elements in the text at a glance:
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Hardware and Software: Most of MASCHINE‘s functions are accessible via both, the
MASCHINE Controller and the MASCHINE software interface. In case there is no separate
chapter, instructions for MASCHINE Controller operation will be labeled with an orange
heading.
• Menu Item: Items from MASCHINE’s menus are printed in italics.
•
GUI E
Small CapS. Consequently you will notice that this formatting has been applied to all
names of knobs, buttons and other elements that let you interact with the MASCHINE
software, but not to the names that relate to the MASCHINE Controller’s Knobs, Pads, etc.
lEmEnt
: Elements from MASCHINE’s graphical user interface (GUI) are printed in
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1.3 Other Documentation
This is MASCHINE’s Reference Manual covering all the features and aspects of the MASCHINE
Hardware and the MASCHINE Software in detail. If you would like to quickly get going without getting too deep into the specics, we recommend you read the printed Getting Started
Manual included in the box, which will give you a fast overview of MASCHINE’s main features
and functions.
This MASCHINE Reference Manual is available via the Native Instruments Service Center
application. Alternatively, you can download the Reference Manual from the Update Manager
on the Native Instruments Website:
http://www.native-instruments.com
You can use the MASCHINE Controller for controlling other MIDI-enabled 3rd party software
or external MIDI hardware. For further information on these functions, please refer to the
Controller Editor Manual, located in the Documentation folder inside the Controller Editor
installation folder.
1.4 Before you start – Important notes
This chapter contains important security and maintenance advice, as well as general information regarding the MASCHINE Controller hardware. Please read the following sections carefully.
1.4.1 Name Plate Location
The nameplate is located on the bottom of the MASCHINE Controller. It lists the product
model name and other technical information.
1.4.2 Serial numbers
MASCHINE comes with two serial numbers. The MASCHINE Controller serial number can be
found on bottom of the product. The serial number for the included version of the MASCHINE
Software is located on the cover of the installation CD.
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1.4.3 Using the unit safely
Before using this unit, it is important that you thoroughly read the instructions below. This will
provide you with the information needed for setting up and using your MASCHINE Controller.
Warning
Do not open the MASCHINE Controller or attempt to disassemble or modify any internal parts!
The MASCHINE Controller does not contain any user-serviceable parts. If it appears to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualied service personnel.
Caution
It is important you read the following instructions to make sure the MASCHINE Controller or
any device connected will not be damaged during usage or maintenance:
• Do not expose the unit to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions.
• Make sure no objects or liquids of any kind penetrate the unit.
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Never use or store the unit in areas subject to extreme temperatures (e.g., direct exposure
to sunlight in an enclosed vehicle and/or near heat-generating equipment), or high levels
of vibration.
• Do not place the MASCHINE Controller in an unstable position where the unit could ac-
cidentally fall.
•
Turn off the power for all components before connecting the device to any other electronic components.
•
Set all volume levels to their minimum before switching any connected component on/
off. Gradually raise the volume controls while playing the instruments to set the desired
listening level.
• Remove all connected cables before moving the MASCHINE Controller.
•
Do not use force on buttons, knobs, switches and connectors, if any parts should appear
to be malfunctioning. Discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualied
service personnel.
•
When cleaning the MASCHINE Controller, use a soft, dry cloth. Never use paint thinners,
solvents, cleaning uids, or chemical-infused wiping cloths.
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1.4.4 Disposal Notice
Should this product become damaged beyond repair, or if you wish to dispose of it, please
observe the regulations of your area and country that relate to the disposal of electronic
products.
1.4.5 Specications subject to change
The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing or
digital release. However, Native Instruments reserves the right to make changes to the specications at any time without notice or obligation to update existing units.
1.4.6 Copyright
© Native Instruments GmbH 2010.
This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, summarized, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any
means without prior written permission of Native Instruments GmbH.
1.4.7 Disclaimer
Native Instruments GmbH cannot be held responsible for damage or lost/destroyed data
caused by improper use or modication of the MASCHINE Controller.
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1.5 Installing MASCHINE
This chapter will guide you through the MASCHINE installation procedure step by step. The
installation includes all components of MASCHINE: the MASCHINE application, the sound
library and the Controller Editor application.
1.5.1 System Requirements
• Windows® 7 / Vista / XP, Pentium® / Athlon® 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM
• Mac OS®10.5, Intel® Core™ Duo 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM
• USB 2.0 Port, DVD drive, 5 GB free disk space for full installation
1.5.2 Installing MASCHINE on Windows® XP and Windows® Vista
Make sure your MASCHINE Controller is not connected during installation procedure.
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1. Place the Windows®-specic installation DVD in your computer's DVD-ROM drive.
2. Use Windows® Explorer to browse the content of the DVD-ROM.
3. Double-click the installer le named MASCHINE Setup.exe.
4. Click nExt.
5. To continue, you need to rst accept the license agreement. After you have read the li-
cense agreement, check the corresponding checkbox and click nExt.
6.
To perform a complete installation, leave the Complete option checked and click n
To deselect components or to install the MASCHINE application and sound library to an
alternative location, select Custom. Then click n
nation folders for the installation. To use the default path, just click nExt. If you wish to
select a custom path for a MASCHINE component, click ChanGE..., browse to the folder
where you want to install the application or sound library. Then click nExt.
Ext
. In the next dialog, choose the desti-
Ext
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7.
The Setup Program will lead you through the installation procedure. Follow the onscreen
instructions.
8. After the installation has been performed successfully, click FInISh.
9.
Now to install the MASCHINE Controller hardware driver, you need to connect the
MASCHINE Controller to your computer. On Windows® Vista, the driver setup will nish
automatically. On Windows® XP, the following screen should appear:
10. Select No, not this time and click nExt.
In case of a warning message concerning the “Windows® Logo test” click ContInUE to
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11. On the following screen select Install software automatically and click nExt.
12.
Now the MASCHINE Controller hardware driver installation will nish. Subsequently go
through the same procedure in order to install the MASCHINE Controller USB driver.
proceed.
1.5.3 Installing the MASCHINE Software on Mac OS® X
1. Place the installation DVD-ROM in your computer’s DVD-ROM drive. Its icon will appear
in the Mac OS® X Finder.
2. Connect the MASCHINE Controller using the USB cable.
If you want to connect the MASCHINE Controller to a USB-hub instead, make sure the
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(bus-powered) USB hub.
3. Double-click the MASCHINE DVD icon to display the content of the DVD.
4. Double-click the installer le named MASCHINE.
5. Click ContInUE to proceed.
6. To continue, you need to rst accept the license agreement. After you have read the li-
cense agreement, press ContInUE and click aGrEE.
hub has its own power supply - the MASCHINE Controller will not work on a passive
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7.
Select the hard disk onto which you would like to install MASCHINE. Please note that you
can only install MASCHINE onto hard disks which contain a Mac OS® X version matching the system requirements. Hard disks with no sufcient Mac OS® X version will be
agged with a red Stop sign and you will not be able to select them for the Installation
Destination dialog. From Mac OS® X 10.5 on, this screen will be skipped automatically.
8. Click ContInUE.
9. Select the elements you want to install (we recommend installing all elements, however
if you know that you don’t need a certain element like a plug-in format, uncheck the
checkbox next to it).
10.
If you want to install the MASCHINE Library contents to a custom location, e.g. to an
external hard disk, click the folder icon in the Location column to open a dialog in which
you can specify a destination for the installation.
Deselecting the Service Center application is not possible since it is required for activat-
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ing the MASCHINE software.
11.
Click InStall to continue. The Setup Program will lead you through the installation proce-
dure. Follow the onscreen instructions.
12. To nish the MASCHINE Controller hardware driver installation you need to restart your
computer now.
1.5.4 Activating MASCHINE
When you start the MASCHINE software for the rst time, you will be asked to activate
MASCHINE using the Service Center. Please refer to the Service Center Quick Start Guide
included in delivery for all information on that matter.
The full Service Center documentation is located here:
Windows®: \Program Files\Native Instruments\Service Center\Documentation
Mac OS® X: /Applications/Service Center/Documentation
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1.5.5 Connecting the MASCHINE Controller
Plug the USB cable (included in the package) into the USB port on the back of the MASCHINE
Controller, and connect the cable’s other end to one of the USB-ports of your computer.
If you want to run the MASCHINE Controller on a USB-hub instead, make sure the hub
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powered) USB hub.
If you have any MIDI equipment such as synthesizers, keyboards, drum machines or samplers,
you may connect them to MASCHINE’s MIDI In and MIDI Out ports.
has its own power supply - the MASCHINE Controller will not work on a passive (bus-
MASCHINE Controller, rear panel:
1 MIDI Out
2 MIDI In
3 USB socket to connect to your computer.
4 Kensington Lock slot to lock your MASCHINE Controller to something immobile.
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1.6 MASCHINE Controller: Overview
This chapter will introduce you to the MASCHINE Controller’s hardware elements. Virtually
all functions are available on both interfaces and you can access them through the software
as well as through the hardware. If you need to look up a certain user interface element’s
name, you can return to this chapter at any time for a refresher!
The MASCHINE Hardware Controller
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1 Step Mode / Instance Button
2 Control Mode / MIDI Button
3 Sampling Button
4 Browse / Modules Button
5 Page Buttons
6 Auto Write Button (F2)
7 Snap Button (F1)
8 Note Repeat / Tap Tempo Button
9 Master Encoders: Volume, Tempo and Swing
10 Group Buttons
11 Grid Button
12 Transport Buttons
13 Buttons 1-8
14 MASCHINE Displays
15 Knobs 1-8
16 Pads
17 Erase Button
18 Shift Button
19 Modier Buttons
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1.7 MASCHINE Software: Overview
This chapter will introduce you to the MASCHINE software’s user interface elements. As
mentioned previously in the MASCHINE Controller Overview chapter, you can access virtually
all of MASCHINE’s functions via the MASCHINE Controller as well as in the software. If you
need to look up a certain user interface element’s name, you can return to this chapter at
any time for a refresher!
The MASCHINE Software
1 Header
2 Browser
3 Arranger
4 Control Area
5 Pattern Editor
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1.7.1 The Header
1 Menu Button
2 Browser Button
3 Display Area
4 Transport Controls
5 Connect Button
6 Audio Engine Button
7 CPU Meter
8 Volume Control
9 NI Logo
1.7.2 The Arranger
1 Play Mode Controls
2 Group Slots
3 Arranger Timeline
4 Clip Area
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1.7.3 The Browser
1 Browser Mode Selector
2 File Type Selector
3 Tag Filter
4 Text Search Field
5 Search Result List
6 Tag Editor
7 Audition Controls
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1.7.4 The Control Area
1 Master Tab
2 Group Tab
3 Sound Tab
4 Source Tab
5 FX1 Tab
6 FX2 Tab
7 Output Tab
8 Quick Browse Area
9 Page Selector
10 Parameter Pages, depending on the selected Tab and Page
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1.7.5 The Pattern Editor
1 Step Editor View Switch
2 Dragger Icon
3 Step Editor
4 Piano Roll / Keyboard View Switch
5 Sampling View Switch
6 Sound Slots
7 Automation Lane
8 Automation View Switch
9 Edit Controls
10 Pattern Timeline
11 Pattern Slots
12 Pattern Length Controls
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1.7.6 The Sampling Area
1 Record Tab
2 Edit Tab
3 Slice Tab
4 Mapping Tab
5 Trim Controls
6 Sample Loop Controls
7 Zone Envelope Controls
8 Info Bar
9 Sample Timeline
10 Sample View
11 Zoom Tool
12 Start Marker
13 End Marker
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2 Basic Concepts
This chapter will introduce you to MASCHINE’s main elements and terminology and explain
how they relate to one another. You will also learn how to set up your audio interface and
how to connect MIDI devices. Make sure to also check out the tutorial video regarding Basic
Concepts: “Overview” (to be found on the Native Instruments website http://www.native-
instruments.com).
2.1 Names and concepts you should know
We will start with a list dening the most important concepts and names.
Browser
The Browser is the front end for accessing all the elements of your MASCHINE Projects: Projects,
Groups, Sounds, Samples, Patterns and FX Presets. Each of these can be stored and “tagged”,
meaning categorized in a way that allows you easy access to all of them. MASCHINE’s Factory
Library is already completely tagged, and you can also import your own Samples to the Library
and tag them as well. To learn more about the Browser, please read chapter 3, “Browser.”
Projects
A Project contains all data needed for a Song: up to eight Groups with their Patterns, 64
Scenes and all settings, automation, FX, Routings, Sounds and Samples. It’s like a snapshot
of the entire state of MASCHINE. You can nd more information in the chapter 3, “Browser”
Sounds
A Sound can hold either a single Sample or multiple Samples mapped across the keyboard.
Sounds are organized in Groups (see the Groups paragraph below). Two Insert FX and six
pages of parameters per Sound are available. Each Sound of the currently selected Group
is mapped to one of the 16 Pads on the MASCHINE Controller, so you can play the Sounds
by hitting the Pads. Refer to chapter 4, “Creating Sounds” for more information on Sounds.
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