Native Instruments MASCHINE+ Standalone Production and Performance Instrument - Manual (Page 14)

• In Controller mode: MASCHINE+ can be used as a controller for the MASCHINE software
running on a computer, or as a MIDI controller that can be configured using the Controller Editor
software. When MASCHINE+ is in Controller mode the power button is lit orange .
Using Standalone Mode
MASCHINE+ starts in Standalone mode, however, if you are in Controller mode you can still return
to Standalone mode.
To access Standalone mode :
1. Press SETTINGS .
2. Press Button 8 ( STANDALONE ).
→ MASCHINE+ restarts in Standalone mode.
Using Controller Mode
To start MASCHINE+ in Controller mode :
1. Make sure the USB-B Port on your MASCHINE+ is connected to your computer.
2. On your computer, open the MASCHINE software.
3. If MASCHINE+ is powered off, press the power button to switch it on.
→ MASCHINE+ is now in Controller mode and the power button is lit orange. You can now
control the MASCHINE software using your MASCHINE+.
Switching from Standalone to Controller Mode
To switch from Standalone mode to Controller mode :
1. Press SETTINGS .
2. Using the 4-D encoder, select System .
3. Press Button 4 ( CONTROLLER ).
→ If the current project has been modified you will be prompted to save it. After pressing SAVE
or DISCARD , MASCHINE+ will proceed to shut down and enter into Controller mode. Pressing
CANCEL will allow you to continue using Standalone mode.
For maximum compatibility, before you connect MASCHINE+ to your computer, make sure
that you have downloaded and installed the latest version of the MASCHINE software
MASCHINE+ to your computer, and you are also using the latest system update on
MASCHINE+. You can download MASCHINE software using NATIVE ACCESS, and update
MASCHINE+ by pressing SETTINGS and selecting System . For more information on
Native Access, visit the Native Instruments website: Native Access . For more information
on updating your MASCHINE+, see System Settings .
WELCOME TO MASCHINE+
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