Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) - Manual (Page 546)

11.5 Recording and Editing Modulation
One of the really cool features of MASCHINE is the ability to modulate nearly all MASCHINE
parameters both on the controller and in the software in a very easy way.
In MASCHINE, modulation means the automatic change of MASCHINE parameters from an in-
ternal source (e.g., manual changes recorded via Auto-write…). Value changes are:
▪ Temporary: The modified value is valid only until the end of the Clip: When the Scene is
looped or when playback is restarted, the parameter value is reset to its non-modulated val-
ue.
▪ Relative (knobs only): For continuous parameters (these parameters are controlled by a ro-
tary knob in the software), the new parameter value is defined as deviation from the actual
value. Note that for selectors and buttons, modulation defines instead absolute values.
Modulation vs. Automation
Although both deal with automatic change of MASCHINE parameters, modulation and automa-
tion have to be distinguished. The following table summarizes the main differences:
Modulation Automation
Source of control Internal (e.g., changes
recorded via Auto-write)
External (e.g., an external
MIDI sequencer or an
automation track in your host)
Duration of the change Temporary (until the end of
the Clip) Permanent
Target parameters At the Sound and Group
levels only (see below) At all levels (Sound, Group,
and Master)
Nature of the change
(continuous parameters only) Relative (defines a deviation
to the non-modulated value) Absolute (defines a new value
regardless of the non-
automated value)
This section describes how to use modulation in MASCHINE — for more information on using auto-
mation, please refer to section ↑ 12.2.3, Controlling Parameters via MIDI and Host Automation .
Working with Patterns
Recording and Editing Modulation
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