Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument - Manual (Page 110)

1. Hold SHIFT + FOLLOW ( Grid ) to enter Grid mode.
2. Press Button 4 ( STEP ) to access the Step and Nudge Grid settings.
3. Turn Knob 4 ( NUDGE ) to select the desired Nudge Grid resolution.
→ The new Nudge Grid resolution is directly in use, provided that the Step Grid is enabled (see
above).
11.1.3. Adjusting the Pattern Length
You can adjust the length of your Patterns to fit your needs. The Pattern Length is measured in
bars and beats, and Patterns can be up to 256 bars long. When you create a new empty Pattern,
the Pattern will automatically grow as you record. However, you can set a defined length or change
the length of an existing pattern.
To set a defined Pattern Length:
1. Hold PATTERN .
2. Turn Knob 4 to adjust the Pattern Length.
Hold SHIFT to change the value in finer increments.
11.2. Playing and Programming Beats
This chapter explains the process and features that can be used to create a beat-based pattern
using MASCHINE+. It covers the basics of loading a group (a kit) and takes you through the two
common ways of creating patterns: recording in real-time and step programming. For information
on creating melodic content, see Creating Melodies and Harmonies .
MASCHINE+ provides two modes that are ideal for creating beat-based patterns:
• Pad mode : In Pad mode you can assign one Sound from a Group to each of the Pads labeled
1 - 16 . The Pads can be used to record in real-time as you finger drum or simply trigger each
Sound individually. By default, the pads are sensitive to velocity: The harder you hit them, the
louder the sound will be. You can have many Groups, each containing up to sixteen Sounds
each. Switch between your Groups and record several Patterns in order to create a set of
Scenes, and ultimately a Song. For more information on recording in realtime, see Recording
Beats in Real-time .
• Step mode : In Step mode, is similar to a traditional step sequencer, where each of the Pads
represents a step in the Step Grid. Just as on classical drum machines, a light representing the
sequence runs across the Pads, highlighting each step during playback. Select a Sound and put
events at chosen steps in the sequence by pressing the corresponding pads. By repeating the
process sound by sound you can build up a whole Pattern. For more information on Step mode,
see Sequencing Beats with Step Mode .
However, before you begin to create a beat you must first load a drum kit using the Browser.
11.2.1. Loading a Drum Kit
To create a beat you must first load a kit from the MASCHINE factory library. In MASCHINE+ a
drum kit can be made of a collection of Sounds. These are referred to as a Group.
To load a Group.
RECORDING PATTERNS
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