Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument User Manual

Native Instruments Musical Instruments

Table of contents

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Table of Contents
1. Disclaimer
2. Foreword
3. Welcome to MASCHINE+
- 3.1. MASCHINE Documentation
- 3.2. Document Conventions
- 3.3. Important Names and Concepts
- 3.4. Standalone vs. Controller Mode
4. Connecting MASCHINE+
- 4.1. Setup Examples
- 4.2. Connecting to Wi-Fi
  - 4.2.1. Disconnecting from Wi-Fi
  - 4.2.2. Using Airplane Mode
- 4.3. Syncing MASCHINE+ using Ableton Link
  - 4.3.1. Connecting to Ableton Link
  - 4.3.2. Joining and Leaving a Link Session
- 4.4. Integrating MASCHINE+ into a MIDI Setup
- 4.5. Connecting a Pedal
- 4.6. Connecting MASCHINE+ to a Computer
- 4.7. Using MASCHINE+ as a MIDI Device
- 4.8. Using Two or More Devices with MASCHINE
5. MASCHINE+ Overview
- 5.1. Top Panel Overview
- 5.2. Side Panel Overview
- 5.3. Rear Panel Overview
6. Common Operations
- 6.1. Using the 4-Directional Push Encoder
- 6.2. Modes and Mode Pinning
- 6.3. Undoing and Redoing Actions
- 6.4. Focusing on a Group or a Sound
- 6.5. Switching Between the Master, Group, and Sound Level
- 6.6. Navigating Channel Properties, Plug-ins, and Parameter Pages
- 6.7. Adjusting Volume, Swing, and Tempo
- 6.8. Using the Smart Strip
- 6.9. Entering Text
7. Working with MASCHINE+
- 7.1. Using the Library
- 7.2. Using the File Menu
- 7.3. Settings Overview
8. Using the Browser
- 8.1. Browsing the Library
- 8.2. Loading Files from the Browser
  - 8.2.1. Selecting a Product Category, a Product, a Bank, and a Sub-Bank
    - List and Tag Overlays in the Browser
- 8.3. Accessing User Content
- 8.4. Filtering Favorites
  - 8.4.1. Adding an Item to the Favorites List
  - 8.4.2. Removing an Item from the Favorites List
- 8.5. Using Quick Browse
- 8.6. Additional Browsing Tools
9. Managing Sounds, Groups, and Your Project
- 9.1. Overview of the Sounds, Groups, and Master
- 9.2. Managing Sounds
- 9.3. Managing Groups
10. Working with Plug-ins
- 10.1. Plug-in Overview
- 10.2. Adjusting the Plug-in Parameters
- 10.3. Bypassing Plug-in Slots
- 10.4. Using Side-Chain
- 10.5. Moving Plug-ins
- 10.6. The Sampler Plug-in
- 10.7. Using the Audio Plug-in
- 10.8. Using the Drumsynths
- 10.9. Using the Bass Synth
  - 10.9.1. Overview of the Bass Synth
  - 10.9.2. Bass Synth Parameters
- 10.10. Using Native Instruments Plug-ins
11. Recording Patterns
- 11.1. Setting Recording Options
- 11.2. Playing and Programming Beats
- 11.3. Creating Melodies and Harmonies
- 11.4. Recording Modulation
  - 11.4.1. Recording Modulation in Step Mode
  - 11.4.2. Which Parameters Are Modulatable?
- 11.5. Using Lock Snapshots
12. Working with Patterns and Clips
- 12.1. Working with Patterns
- 12.2. Working with Clips
13. Audio Routing, Remote Control, and Macro Controls
- 13.1. Using MIDI Control
  - 13.1.1. Sending MIDI from Sounds
- 13.2. Audio Routing
- 13.3. Creating Custom Sets of Parameters with the Macro Controls
  - 13.3.1. Macro Control Overview
14. Controlling Your Mix
- 14.1. Navigating Your Channels in Mix Mode
- 14.2. Adjusting the Level and Pan in Mix Mode
- 14.3. Mute and Solo in Mix Mode
- 14.4. Plug-in Icons in Mix Mode
15. Using Effects
- 15.1. Effects List
- 15.2. Applying Effects at the Sound, Group, or Master Level
- 15.3. Applying Effects to External Audio
- 15.4. Creating a Send Effect
  - 15.4.1. Step 1: Set Up a Sound or Group as Send Effect
  - 15.4.2. Step 2: Route Audio to the Send Effect
- 15.5. Creating Multi-Effects
16. Using Performance Effects
- 16.1. List of Perform Effects
- 16.2. Using a Performance Effect
- 16.3. Automating a Performance Effect
17. Arranging Your Project
- 17.1. Switching Between Ideas View and Song View
- 17.2. Using Ideas View
- 17.3. Using Song View
- 17.4. The Arrange Grid
- 17.5. Quick Grid
18. Sampling and Sample Mapping
- 18.1. Opening the Sample Editor
- 18.2. Recording Audio Overview
- 18.3. Editing a Sample
  - 18.3.1. Using the Edit Page
  - 18.3.2. Audio Editing
- 18.4. Slicing a Sample Overview
- 18.5. Mapping Samples to Zones
19. Support
- 19.1. How to Get Support
- 19.2. User Forum
20. Glossary