Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) - Manual (Page 13)

◦ Chapter ↑ 6, Adding a Bass Line : Add a bass line to your song using a VST/AU instru-
ment plug-in in MASCHINE.
◦ Chapter ↑ 7, Applying Effects : Add effects to the various instruments in your song and
quickly automate the effect parameters.
◦ Chapter ↑ 8, Creating Beats with the Step Sequencer : Create a Pattern, this time with
the step sequencer, which is another great way of creating grooves from your control-
ler.
◦ Chapter ↑ 9, Creating Scenes : Arrange your Patterns into Scenes and play them live.
◦ Chapter ↑ 10, Creating an Arrangement : Assign your Scenes to Sections and Arrange
your song.
▪ The third and last part consists of useful global information on MASCHINE to be used at
any time:
◦ Chapter ↑ 11, Quick Reference provides you with a quick reference of the MASCHINE
hardware controller and the MASCHINE software. It gives you a good overview of the
main concepts and features of MASCHINE, along with lists of hardware shortcuts for
various tasks. You can use it as a quick reminder before you dive into the MASCHINE
Manual.
◦ Chapter ↑ 12, Troubleshooting gathers useful information for troubleshooting and get-
ting help.
◦ Chapter ↑ 13, Glossary holds definitions of all the important terms and concepts used
in MASCHINE.
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Welcome to MASCHINE
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