Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) User Manual
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Random: This mode provides randomly generated patterns or variations of your beats and
melodies based on customizable values.
Variation is available in both Pad mode and Keyboard mode and can be applied to a Sound. In
Keyboard mode the Variation Random mode contains extra parameters that allow you to add
variety to melodic content.
When adding Variation to your Patterns, please be aware Random mode conforms to the selected
Scale.
To access Variation mode:
1.
Select the Group (
A
–
H
) containing the Sound to which you want to apply the variation.
2.
Press
SELECT
+ Sound (
1
–
16
).
3.
Press
VARIATION
to access the Variation controls.
Press Button 1 to pin the Variation page.
Element
Description
HUMANIZE
This mode provides natural rhythmic fluctuations to your
programmed sequences based on the values of the parameters of this
mode.
RANDOM
This mode creates randomly generated versions of your beats and
melodies based on the values of the parameters of this mode.
APPLY
Applies the current settings to the selected Sound.
Working with Patterns
Editing Events
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